09-04-2012, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Riverside, CA
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Tire install, balance etc, who is good?
I have my 4 new Hankook V12 tires, that I got online from discount tires, to install on my Boxster.
There is a Firestone, Big-O tires, and Express Tires shops near by.
Who would be best to install and balance the new tires on a Boxster?
Who would you use/trust, one of the above or another shop?
Is there anything special I should ask for?
The car tracks perfectly and tire wear is normal on the old Pilot Sports so I don't think I should let them adjust
the alignment.
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2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)
Last edited by jb92563; 09-04-2012 at 09:51 AM.
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09-04-2012, 10:06 AM
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recycledsixtie
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmonton Canada
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Whoever u choose I would definitely take pics of the rims before the install in case they damage them putting the tires on. Also I may get the Hankook v12s or the Michelin Pilots between now and next spring so will be faced with the same issue of who is a good installer.
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09-04-2012, 10:18 AM
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09-04-2012, 11:33 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Ohio
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Tire Rack
Go to the Tirerack website and look for your local installers. Then read the customer feedback.
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09-04-2012, 11:42 AM
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Great info l3M, my local Big-O has a Hunter 9700 road-force balancer.
I'll snap some rim before pics just in case they are ham handed with the Rim/Car.
I got 4 Hankook v12's for ~$485 delivered within 3 days from Discount Tire online.
2 - 255/40-17
2 - 215/50-17 upsized from the standard 205 width.
Replacing the old Pilot Sports.
Seems like the most bang for the buck right now and the tires should last reasonably long for a performance tire.
I think I can fit 2 tires in the passenger seat, one rear in the frunk and one front in the trunk of the Boxster. Other wise I'll have to drop them off at the shop with the Wrangler first and then come back with the Boxster.
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"It broke because it wants to be Upgraded "
2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region
2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)
Last edited by jb92563; 09-05-2012 at 06:30 AM.
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09-04-2012, 01:19 PM
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Track rat
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern ID
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I have used America's Tire on Magnolia at Tyler. Fast, quality work, respectful, and reasonably priced.
Scher Tire- I know the owner. I'm not a fan. YMMV
Edit: No way you are getting 4 tires in the Boxster unless you put the top down and stack em behind your head.
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09-04-2012, 02:02 PM
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Carnut
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Utah
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I just checked who has this Hunter and low and behold, 2 High Schools have them....! I want to be a kid again!! 
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09-06-2012, 06:15 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Yes, you can bring 4 tires in your Boxster to the Tire shop.
A 255/40-17 in the frunk with the spare removed,
A 215/50-17 in the trunk with a bungee to hold the lid in place
and a 215 & 255 in the passenger seat.
I thought I might have to use another car or make 2 trips.
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"It broke because it wants to be Upgraded "
2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region
2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)
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09-06-2012, 07:45 AM
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Track rat
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern ID
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Very resourceful So who ended up doing the work and were you happy with them?
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