Having Tires mounted on expensive wheels - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Riftur · 04-15-2017, 11:40 AM

I am finding it hard to locate a tire shop to install my new rims on my car. They all want me to sign something that states they are not responsible if anything happens to the rim during the install. I live in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area. Is this normal? If not is there anyone who knows of a place I should go to in this area?

Gunman · 04-15-2017, 04:17 PM

I'd ask the guys at a custom shop who they use, like Mad Mods over on Dixie http://madmods.com/

humfrz · 04-15-2017, 05:21 PM

First you let the air out of the tires ...... then you run over the edge of the tires with a tractor (to break the bead) ...... then you get two crow bars ........

humfrz

mrg666 · 04-15-2017, 06:01 PM

I try no to go to Firestone, Midas, Pepboys, etc. Instead I try to find a local shop that has an "owner" in store and employs real technicians that know what they do instead of a couple of drifters that change every couple of months. But be ready to pay two times more. Otherwise, for half the price, sign the paper and pray.

kn0x47 · 04-15-2017, 06:16 PM

exclusive motoring is down in maimi if you're willing to drive a bit. Also search for wheel repair shops in your area. My local wheel repair shop has a touchless tire mounting machine

dhuang · 04-15-2017, 08:18 PM

Most Discount Tires should have a Hunter or equivalent touch-less machine. Make sure you bring it up with them that the wheels are in perfect condition prior to install, and that you are accepting a liability by having them mount them. I had them buy me a new wheel when I found a dismounting indention on the lip.

Most DT's are pretty friendly and understanding imo. They usually use the touch-less on the really expensive wheels to minimize human error -- the machine just takes way too long compared to a normal tire tech.

DarkSunrise · 04-15-2017, 10:16 PM

If you're really worried, take them to a wheel repair shop. If anyone can mount/dismount tires without damaging the wheels, it'll be them.

Teseo · 04-15-2017, 10:37 PM

Ask about install them from the back/behind

arxm · 04-15-2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

Ask about install them from the back/behind

wouldn't it be hard for them to do that as they would have to somehow clamp the rim down on the face?

HeadBanger · 04-15-2017, 10:55 PM

I'm a former tire technician. I was pretty good at my job. Accidents happen though. Luckily the owner of the shop I worked at provides the best service you could possibly get.

We damaged your wheel? Not only are we fixing it, but now we're not charging you for mount and balance. We had a "touchless" machine. But you wouldn't believe the tension some wheel and tire combos give you.

Anyways, I'd be running away if they wanted me to sign a waiver form.

And for the record, a reverse mount is likely to cause more damage to the wheel if the tech already doesn't know what they're doing. And you can't (well I'm sure some people manage...) reverse mount a tire onto a wheel unless the wheel is designed that way.

Riftur · 04-16-2017, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mrg666

I try no to go to Firestone, Midas, Pepboys, etc. Instead I try to find a local shop that has an "owner" in store and employs real technicians that know what they do instead of a couple of drifters that change every couple of months. But be ready to pay two times more. Otherwise, for half the price, sign the paper and pray.

very few and far between. I wish i could still find those shops.

Riftur · 04-16-2017, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HeadBanger

I'm a former tire technician. I was pretty good at my job. Accidents happen though. Luckily the owner of the shop I worked at provides the best service you could possibly get.

We damaged your wheel? Not only are we fixing it, but now we're not charging you for mount and balance. We had a "touchless" machine. But you wouldn't believe the tension some wheel and tire combos give you.

Anyways, I'd be running away if they wanted me to sign a waiver form.

And for the record, a reverse mount is likely to cause more damage to the wheel if the tech already doesn't know what they're doing. And you can't (well I'm sure some people manage...) reverse mount a tire onto a wheel unless the wheel is designed that way.

I have been. I though of wheel repair shops but the place needs to sell me tires also. I can not transport tires and rims in the car.

HeadBanger · 04-16-2017, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Riftur

I have been. I though of wheel repair shops but the place needs to sell me tires also. I can not transport tires and rims in the car.

Why not? There's so much room in these cars!I've have 6 mounted wheels in the car before.

Alltezza · 04-16-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dhuang

Most Discount Tires should have a Hunter or equivalent touch-less machine. Make sure you bring it up with them that the wheels are in perfect condition prior to install, and that you are accepting a liability by having them mount them. I had them buy me a new wheel when I found a dismounting indention on the lip.

Most DT's are pretty friendly and understanding imo. They usually use the touch-less on the really expensive wheels to minimize human error -- the machine just takes way too long compared to a normal tire tech.

This, my local Discount Tire shop has been nothing but great to me. If you have one in your area I'd give them a call and tell them about your wheels, they're usually always excited to see some nice wheels compared to the normal OEM wheels that they always work with everyday

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