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BFella · 07-09-2014, 04:10 PM

So, I'm wondering those of you with rims, when you need new tires and don't want someone messing your rims up, damaging them or scratching them, where do you take your cars to have your new tires mounted and balanced?

Thanks in advance!

Knockoutpie · 07-09-2014, 04:23 PM

I'm just saying, anytime i've gone to Discount tire, my wheels have been ****ed with. Whether it's cracks on the rim, scratches or scuffs, they're no.1 to not go to.

edneyens · 07-09-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BFella

So, I'm wondering those of you with rims, when you need new tires and don't want someone messing your rims up, damaging them or scratching them, where do you take your cars to have your new tires mounted and balanced?

Thanks in advance!

I never had any problems with Discount Tire at the Scottsdale Pavilions.

BFella · 07-09-2014, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

I'm just saying, anytime i've gone to Discount tire, my wheels have been ****ed with. Whether it's cracks on the rim, scratches or scuffs, they're no.1 to not go to.

That I know, definitely won't use discount tire.

BFella · 07-09-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by edneyens

I never had any problems with Discount Tire at the Scottsdale Pavilions.

Do you know what machine they use to remove and mount new tires? There's specific machines used for after market wheels. I just have a hard time trusting discount tire :/

edneyens · 07-09-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BFella

Do you know what machine they use to remove and mount new tires? There's specific machines used for after market wheels. I just have a hard time trusting discount tire :/

I typically have watched them do the process (this has been for at least 12 vehicles over the last 10 years) and I always see them use a tire changer that grasps the wheel from the back side.

My experience has been great, no problems with after market wheels nor with factory mag style wheels...

*Milk 1027* · 07-09-2014, 07:10 PM

Wheel Specialist, tempe
http://www.wheelspecialists.com/

wocampb · 07-09-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

Wheel Specialist, tempe
http://www.wheelspecialists.com/

These guys are the best!

urr2slo · 07-10-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

Wheel Specialist, tempe
http://www.wheelspecialists.com/

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Originally Posted by wocampb

These guys are the best!

Best wheel and tire shop in AZ.

Joe@CPR.com · 07-10-2014, 03:58 PM

wheel specialist hands down.

jon6.0 · 07-14-2014, 11:01 PM

Wheel Specialist was the only place that could balance the wheels on my GTO to where it wouldn't shake the damn steering wheel. They are the best in the Phoenix area.

Unreal · 07-17-2014, 10:36 AM

That being said, they are damn expensive. I landed up having my wheels done at the Discount by the university. Great guys and no issues. Each discount is different. Some are great, some I wish would burn down with the employees trapped inside.

JTruck · 07-17-2014, 10:58 AM

I work at Discount. While some don't like Discount Tire or don't trust them, it really depends on which one you go to and what techs you have working on your vehicle. I will tell you that at my store, any time a "nice" vehicle comes in with nice rims, a more senior tech is thrown on that car to make sure that they don't get messed up.

To answer your question about what machine is used, it's a very large tire changer, can't remember the brand name. Has a bead breaker on the side, clamps that clamp from inside/outside and duck head to dismount the tire and remount.

lancetkenyon · 08-05-2014, 08:19 PM

I use Discount for ALL my wheel and tire needs/wants.

07-09-2014, 04:10 PM	#1
BFella Drives: 16' Supercharged 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 650	Those of you in Arizona, I need recommendations! So, I'm wondering those of you with rims, when you need new tires and don't want someone messing your rims up, damaging them or scratching them, where do you take your cars to have your new tires mounted and balanced? Thanks in advance!

07-09-2014, 04:23 PM	#2
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	I'm just saying, anytime i've gone to Discount tire, my wheels have been ****ed with. Whether it's cracks on the rim, scratches or scuffs, they're no.1 to not go to. __________________

07-09-2014, 07:10 PM	#7
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Wheel Specialist, tempe http://www.wheelspecialists.com/ __________________

07-14-2014, 11:01 PM	#11
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	Wheel Specialist was the only place that could balance the wheels on my GTO to where it wouldn't shake the damn steering wheel. They are the best in the Phoenix area. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

07-17-2014, 10:36 AM	#12
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	That being said, they are damn expensive. I landed up having my wheels done at the Discount by the university. Great guys and no issues. Each discount is different. Some are great, some I wish would burn down with the employees trapped inside. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

07-10-2014, 03:58 PM	#10
Joe@CPR.com Account Suspended Drives: 03 vette, 94 trans am, 04 gto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 995	wheel specialist hands down.

07-17-2014, 10:58 AM	#13
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	I work at Discount. While some don't like Discount Tire or don't trust them, it really depends on which one you go to and what techs you have working on your vehicle. I will tell you that at my store, any time a "nice" vehicle comes in with nice rims, a more senior tech is thrown on that car to make sure that they don't get messed up. To answer your question about what machine is used, it's a very large tire changer, can't remember the brand name. Has a bead breaker on the side, clamps that clamp from inside/outside and duck head to dismount the tire and remount. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

08-05-2014, 08:19 PM	#14
lancetkenyon Drives: 2015 2SS RS "Green Flash" Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 14	I use Discount for ALL my wheel and tire needs/wants.