Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:34:52 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I have less than a grand in my rim clamp machine and balancer. It’s > very convenient being able to pop a tire off a rim, swap tires, install > new tires etc. Saves a ton of time having to go to a tire shop and wait > around

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I noticed that those Brands were unfamiliar although the prices were great. I doubt I will be doing a lot of driving as the 300sd has historic plates which limits me. On Sat, Apr 29, 2023, 1:34 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have less than a grand in my rim

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have less than a grand in my rim clamp machine and balancer. It’s very convenient being able to pop a tire off a rim, swap tires, install new tires etc. Saves a ton of time having to go to a tire shop and wait around for them to try and sell me additional crap. Seems like the rate for mount

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Hahaha… AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at 10:02 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Better do the maths, buddy. I can pay for a lot of tire swaps and balances > for what you’ve spent on equipment. Not to mention the space it takes up. > > -D > >> On Apr 29, 2023,

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Better do the maths, buddy. I can pay for a lot of tire swaps and balances for what you’ve spent on equipment. Not to mention the space it takes up. -D > On Apr 29, 2023, at 9:48 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s why it pays to have your own tire machines and balancer. >

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That’s why it pays to have your own tire machines and balancer. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at 11:01 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > tirerack.com but you'll have to pay a local shop for mounting and balancing, > so it may not be a huge savings in the end. They do have

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Discount tire direct or tires easy. Your best bet for these size tires is probably going to be tires easy. They have a lot more options but you never heard of most. Just an FIY I just bought a set of Lexin or something like that as they were actually H rated tires and seemed to be the best bet.

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
tirerack.com but you'll have to pay a local shop for mounting and balancing, so it may not be a huge savings in the end. They do have a great selection though, more than most retail shops have. On Sat, Apr 29, 2023, at 10:54, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > The Michelins on my new '85

[MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The Michelins on my new '85 300SD have good tread but a 2012 date code and ride harshly over rough roads due to age related stiffness. What's a good website for discounted tires? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives