New Tires - best places?

[RainMaker]

My front tire is looking mighty slick these days, so it's time to reshoe the beast. I like Venom R's and think the Cobra is my next purchase.  Where's the best (cheapest) place to find them?  I am looking for best prices to then go to Al's with.

Thanks

RainMaker

[Disco]

They aren't close to you, but Maxim was very competitive on the 2 Venom Rs and 1 Cobra I've purchased over the last 14 months.  Free nitrogen, too.

[Bartman]

I second the Maxim suggestion. Between myself and my buddies we've purchased many sets there and gotten really good prices and service every time. Service time seems to vary but I'm sure it's based on load. One time they changed them in 2 hours and the longest it has taken is about 9 hours. Both times were on a weekday. Just be sure to ask before you drop it off.

Good Luck,
Bart

[Stranger]

Greetings,
Purchased 98 standard from AZ a couple months ago. It has original Dunlops that are delaminating with 5,700 miles on them. I found a new shop
The Flying Tire at 820/Randoll Mill that quotes Avon Cobra's for $380 set.
Did you purchase Cobra's? Any thought's about them?
Just joined VRCC yesterday and look forward to meeting the group at some point.

[Daniel Meyer]

HDL's having a sale at the moment...

SPRING SALE STARTS WEDNESDAY January 28, 2009 AT 9AM Eastern Time
Starting Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 9AM Eastern Time, we are going to help you fix your motorcycle for the spring riding season.
Here is how it works:
Order any of the qualifying items you wish from www.directlineparts.com.
Our computer will give you 15% off of the most expensive item that you order and 10% off of all the other qualifying items on the order.
The CODE for this sale is SPRING . So enter this in the Coupon Code box at the end of your order.
The Sale will end Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at 9AM Eastern Time.
The following items are NOT eligible for the extra discount: Honda oil/chemical products are not eligible for this sale , Illustrated Powersports products are not eligible for this sale, items listed in the Bargain Hunter categories are not eligible for this sale, any item already on SALE, VAN-DYNCOMBO & VAN-DYNHOLCOMBO are not eligible for this sale & discounts do not apply to the purchase of any vehicles, motorcycles, ATV or scooters. You must type the coupon codes in the coupon section when you check out of the online store. Use the coupon codes noted at the top of this e-mail. Extended manufacturer warranties do not qualify for this sale.
We appreciate your business.
Lamont Bryden, Chris Greenlee & Hal Greenlee
Direct Line Parts, Inc.

[Stranger]

Checked the DirectLine site and totaled $364.53. Good deal however, do not have experience with mounting so where can tires be installed in DFW when purchased from others?

[RainMaker]

I got the Cobra front tire from Direct Line Parts a month ago - just didn't post it.

I will mount the front tire myself and will do the same for the rear when it needs replacement.  Have a bead breaker from years ago that works, plus got some tire tools and have an air compressor.  That's about all I need, except Dynabeads which I can buy in Arlington.

RainMaker

[fiddle mike]

http://www.jakewilson.com/home.do
Avon Cobra front: $167.99 / rear, $197.99 at Jake Wilson.  HDL claims they'll beat any price by $5 or 5%.

[chauffeur]

I've used Two Wheel World on Pioneer Parkway (in Arlington) to mount tires that I've purchased elsewhere.  Both times, they had me out the door within 30 minutes with the new tires mounted to the wheel I brought.  If I recall, it was reasonable charges. 

[Doc809]

Rainmaker, since you and I compared front tires a few rides ago, I bought a Dunlop E3 front at Rockwall Honda.  Paid $147 out the door for it.  Gonna get Xander Cycles in Forney to mount it and change the valve stem to a 90 degree stem. Paid $6 for the new stem. I know that Al's sponsors the club but they are a long way from me and did not come close to the price when I called. L

[Wanderer]

Last time I needed a tire I went into Dallas Honda, our DFW club sponsor, prepared with internet pricing and the parts department said they would be glad to price match that price or I could take the price they had formulated which was considerably cheaper! Walked out with my new Metzler rear and installed it that day! Talk to Chris ("Kid") or Colby. -Jeff

[volvobob]

 Bought both front and rear cobra's yesterday from hdl for 353.85 delivered.  Darkside for me but I bought a rear anyway.  Could not get price match from area honda dealer's either.  volvobob