I've been to Sears before for tires and last I knew their policy was to use a torque wrench on alloy wheels. If they don't know what a torque wrench is they shouldn't be working there 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -----Original Message----- From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 21 May 2006 09:34:56 -0500 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire Purchase DIY
I bought a set of kumhos from tire rack to install on my 85 300D, have not done it yet. Everyone here says they are great. Tony Wirtel wrote: >>yea, sears is another one that has different spec tires than a dealer, >>in fact, they will have the sears logo on them. > > > > > ------------------------------------------- > > I've liked Kumho tires for some time. Went to Sears to replace a set on > my wifes Passat and guess what- the tire that is dressed to look/sound like > their current 60k mile tire is actually only the new tread pattern onto an > old carcass, is good for only 40k miles and (drum roll please) is made > especially for Sears in China. Same price- no thanks. Didn't see the > Sears name on it though. > > Now, all of my Kumhos (20 so far) as well as the 2 just bought from Tire > Rack instead of Sears have been made in Korea. Makes a difference to me. > > If only I could mount the things myself. Local shop "forgot" that I wanted > to torque the rims myself; caught after the first tire was done. Somehow an > 80# torque stick managed to apply at least 140# of torque. Neither the tech > or writer appeared to know what a torque wrench was. > > Tony Wirtel > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___________________________________________________ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com
