mount/balance in philly?

Rmk392 · 09-10-2012, 12:19 PM

Does anyone know of a good tire shop that can mount and balance 19's without damaging the rim. I want to get 245/30/19 put on my wheels. I am looking for in the philly area.

I called a few reputable shops around here. Prices range from 35 to 50 dollars a tire. the 30 per tire seems okay, anything more is over priced I think

Mavus · 09-10-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rmk392

Does anyone know of a good tire shop that can mount and balance 19's without damaging the rim. I want to get 245/30/19 put on my wheels. I am looking for in the philly area.

I called a few reputable shops around here. Prices range from 35 to 50 dollars a tire. the 30 per tire seems okay, anything more is over priced I think

Try VAC

Rmk392 · 09-10-2012, 04:15 PM

Vac Is on my list. Where do all the Philly ppl go?!

mitchius · 09-10-2012, 09:54 PM

I highly recommend
http://www.southamptontire.com/
I think the charge me about $25 per tire and they never screw up the wheels which I can't say for some of the other installers that Tirerack has recommended. One time they tore one of my tires and they got me a brand new tire to match. One of their sales guys is a bit of a douche.

I've also done OK at Matt Blatt on Byberry road but it was a long wait and their parking lot is a nightmare. I was scared as hell that the car would be damaged.

Good luck!

Bogo Shipyo · 09-11-2012, 01:23 PM

Rmk392 -

The reason why some places charges 50 and above is because of the machine they use. A good machine that has the necessary tool to not scratch the wheels are very expensive. Some of these machine cost 10 grand - 30 grand ( hunter machine for example )

And the fact that its 19 inch makes it even harder to work on. Let me know when you need these tires installed ? I might be able to help you if you can wait a week or so.

Rmk392 · 09-11-2012, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the offer but I need it done ASAP. Going to a place tomorrow that seems legit.

I been quoted as high as 380 to dismount and mount new tires. Ha crazy

CJ421 · 09-11-2012, 08:52 PM

VAC Motorsports ... www.vacmotorsports.com

No brainer!

Rmk392 · 09-11-2012, 10:12 PM

I tried to contact vac but Service department wouldn't pick up or respond to email.

CJ421 · 09-14-2012, 11:12 PM

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I tried to contact vac but Service department wouldn't pick up or respond to email.

Were you able to get in contact? PM me - I will get someone in contact with you.

Bogo Shipyo · 09-15-2012, 09:01 AM

ive tried contacting VAC for minor stuff and they told me that their schedule is very busy and that was that - you might have better luck then I

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mitchius Private First Class 3 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 335xi 6mt Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bucks County, Pa iTrader: (9)	I highly recommend http://www.southamptontire.com/ I think the charge me about $25 per tire and they never screw up the wheels which I can't say for some of the other installers that Tirerack has recommended. One time they tore one of my tires and they got me a brand new tire to match. One of their sales guys is a bit of a douche. I've also done OK at Matt Blatt on Byberry road but it was a long wait and their parking lot is a nightmare. I was scared as hell that the car would be damaged. Good luck!
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Bogo Shipyo Colonel 83 Rep 2,425 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: philly - nyc iTrader: (19)	Rmk392 - The reason why some places charges 50 and above is because of the machine they use. A good machine that has the necessary tool to not scratch the wheels are very expensive. Some of these machine cost 10 grand - 30 grand ( hunter machine for example ) And the fact that its 19 inch makes it even harder to work on. Let me know when you need these tires installed ? I might be able to help you if you can wait a week or so.
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Rmk392 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 367 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the offer but I need it done ASAP. Going to a place tomorrow that seems legit. I been quoted as high as 380 to dismount and mount new tires. Ha crazy
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Bogo Shipyo Colonel 83 Rep 2,425 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: philly - nyc iTrader: (19)	ive tried contacting VAC for minor stuff and they told me that their schedule is very busy and that was that - you might have better luck then I
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