Tire Warning

Post by **Cold_Zero** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Just a warning to everyone. Repoman was driving my Altima last weekend and noticed that my tires were on backwards. I have directional tires and when I got the wheels/tires rotated at Discount Tire (the place where I bought them) they simply cross-rotated my wheels/tires. They didn’t bother remounting the tires to face the correct direction. This isn’t a post to flame Discount Tire, but just a warning to check these kinds of things when you leave a shop. Make sure you double-check the work that has just been done and that everything is secured properly. Discount Tire gladly corrected the problem and also replaced a tire on my Altima that had an impact bulge for free.

Thanks Repoman for watching out for us.

Post by **UncleBen** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

nice one andy. that could have turned into a very bad situation. kudos

Post by **96_S14_SE** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

They did that to me as well once. Sonce then I always watch them, as if they cant rotate a tire correctly what elsde could they mess up....

Post by **SHIFT_Z** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Well they could drop a windshield washer fluid cap, AND a bolt down into your engine like FREAKING JIFFY LUBE DID. Thank goodness for that supid window that lets you watch them change your oil (screw everything up). Just FYI... 8-)-Kev

Post by **SHIFT_Z** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Also felt it necessary to point out my 69th post

-Kev

Post by **Repo Man** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Cold_Zero wrote:Thanks Repoman for watching out for us.

No problem bro. :ylsuper

Post by **Onizuka** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

SHIFT_Z wrote:Also felt it necessary to point out my 69th post -Kev

well i feel it necessary to point out my 1309th postwhoring incedent, lol.

Post by **Dano** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

and i dont even have an idea wat post this is...but i felt necessary to continue the post-whoring....

-Dan

Post by **Dano** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

wow, im 100 behind J-spec as of now...

And the whoring ends HERE. NO more.

-Dan

Post by **AZhitman** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

...I'll outwhore you all.

Rookies. :rolleyes

LOL:D

Post by **Lepchitz1** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Some people are very lazy when it comes to observing rotaions. I myself work for Discount Tire Company. A directional tread tire mounted backwards will only affect driving in wet conditions. It is simply just the water channels that are directional. Some people say that it is the threads as well, but that is just a rumor. Always make sure your tires dont have bludges in the sidewalls. This can result in a blowout and could ruin your pretty little car

An imprint in the sidewall is nothing, it is simply where the threads are connected, but a bludge means the threads have broken and the only thing holding the air in is the thin wall of rubber (which is severly damaged on the inside when the threads break).

Post by **Rev_D21** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Putting on directional tires backwards makes for an intresting ride. Guess you should go back and teach that shop how to do their jobs right.

Post by **Simmsled** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Which Discount Tire did you go to Bud? Probably the Castleton one huh? The Westfield/Carmel one would of never done that.

Post by **SmithSR** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

The way they pay the grunts at discount tire, I'm surprised to not find a thread dedicated to flaming Discount.I work in direct competition with Discount...part of my daily routine is fixing their mistakes. Maybe the locations nearest me are poorly run. I'm sure not all locations are bad, but they've got a bad reputation up here.

Post by **Lepchitz1** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

I get payed 8.25 an hour. Pay is good, benefiets are amazing...maybe its just the area you are in, because our store is number 1 in the area. We almost never have complaints and we match any price around.

Post by **SmithSR** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Right on! It's always good to talk to other tire guys. I dont mean to beat on Discount, hell, tirerack.com is great and the techs who work the phones are awesome, so it must just be around here where Discount has a bit of a poor reputation. I'm sure you're doin a helluva job so keep it up!

Post by **pgt892** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Lepchitz1 wrote:I get payed 8.25 an hour. Pay is good, benefiets are amazing...maybe its just the area you are in, because our store is number 1 in the area. We almost never have complaints and we match any price around.

What are these amazing benefits you speak of? I know the guys get discounts on wheels and tires but how much? Cost?

Post by **SmithSR** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

perhaps he is speaking of health benefits...as well as a good deal on product.

Post by **Lepchitz1** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Ya, you get cost on all tires and wheels, a week payed vacation, and this is just part time. Full time gets more.

I got a Potenza 910 for 20 bucks

Post by **pgt892** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Lepchitz1 wrote:Ya, you get cost on all tires and wheels, a week payed vacation, and this is just part time. Full time gets more.

I got a Potenza 910 for 20 bucks

Yeah, that is pretty awesome. How much would some Pirellis be in a 305/40ZR22?

Post by **Lepchitz1** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

I have no clue man...im not in fron tof the computer....you can go to http://www.tires.com for prices and they will deliver them to your house....

YouTube · Post by **EZcheese15** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

Lepchitz1 wrote:I get payed 8.25 an hour. Pay is good, benefiets are amazing...maybe its just the area you are in, because our store is number 1 in the area. We almost never have complaints and we match any price around.

Do you work at the one on Busbee Pkwy? If so, I've heard nothing but excellent things about that store.

Post by **Lepchitz1** » Sat May 03, 2003 9:06 am

why yes I do cheese

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