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    Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    Thinking about heading to HPR this weekend and I need a new set of skins for the R1. Since it's short notice and I don't have time to go the mail-order route I'm wondering if there are any places to pick up tires reasonably here in town.

    I'm looking for Dunlop Qualifiers; online I see them for ~$265 plus shipping and then it would be another ~$30 to have them mounted here locally. So... is there a shop in town where I can buy them AND have them mounted for under $350?
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    I've had most of my work done at faster but unfortunately have had nothing but bad luck from them in the past year. Bought front and read dunlops from there and had them mounted...Along with exhaust installed there....When they installed the tires they scratched both rims, and when they installed the pipe they scratched the swingarm. Also the tires I got were old according to the date code. Within a month of having the tires installed the front tire was cupping and the rear tire had two punctures......Now I understand that the punctures could or could not be due to the fact that the date code was way old, but I've had bikes for over 15 years, and have never had a puncture...So, my advice, go elsewhere for tire and tire installation.

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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    I have Qualifiers in stock for the R1 (120/190), with the special we're running through the end of the month, you'll pay $312.63 out the door with off bike mount and balance.
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    I think it only takes Jim @ TFOG a day or two to get stock in, and I know he's running a mounting special for CSC members. Call by 3pm and he can probably get it here on thursday.

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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    Damnit Jim, you ninja'd me

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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    Quote Originally Posted by ShinySideUp View Post
    I think it only takes Jim @ TFOG a day or two to get stock in, and I know he's running a mounting special for CSC members. Call by 3pm and he can probably get it here on thursday.
    Ninja'd. I got 'em in stock!
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    If you dont mind a little ride we can help you out at Fay Myers. Using stock sizes it would be about 362 plus tax mounted and balanced. For some reason there is a huge difference between 180 and 190 rears, if you have switched to a 180 then the total price would be about 331 plus tax mounted and balanced.

    Edit: never mind, I cant beat Jims deal...

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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    TFOG FTMFW!!!!!!!!!














































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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    TFOG is awesome. Go there or don't talk to us, ever again.
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    Quote Originally Posted by Devaclis View Post
    TFOG is awesome. Go there or don't talk to us, ever again.
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    What they said, Jim mounted and balanced a set of 2ct's for me is a real pleasure to work with!!!


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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    Not sure if you already have them. Were up in the springs but we could $347 out the door mount and balanced on bike.
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    TFOG -- great price! I know this will sound crazy but my wife and I share the R1 and she wants a shorter tire than the 190/55 big boy I've got on there now. What would the price be for a 180/55 rear?

    Jackel -- same question. And do you have them in stock?
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    Just sold the last 3 sets I had in stock, I guess people wanted the deal, lol. 180 should be right at $330.
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    After reading up a little more I may want Michelin Pilot Power 2CTs. How does the price compare? I think I saw that they were more expensive?
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    I out of stock on the 2CTs at the moment, but should have them back in on Friday. The front will run $141.99, the rear is $177.99 in a 180. Total out the door w/ off bike mount and balance will be $350.30. The free off bike mount and balance special ends Tuesday.
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    If you want to shop in the Springs, RMCP has the 2CT’s (180 rear) in stock for $340 a set + mounting. IMHO this is a very good choice for a track/street tire.

    http://www.rockymtncycleplaza.com/

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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    If you want to shop in the Springs, RMCP has the 2CT’s (180 rear) in stock for $340 a set + mounting. IMHO this is a very good choice for a track/street tire.

    http://www.rockymtncycleplaza.com/
    Your kidding right? Look at RMCP finally trying to come through! As long as they aren't scratching the crap out of my rims like APEX did on my R1's...
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    alien I did car tires its easy to scratch a wheel even the best tire guys do it. So any shop having your tires changed you run that risk is how I see it.
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    Jackel did mine today and no scratches... in and out quick and very good price.

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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    My wheels are scratched. But then again I ride mine
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    Paul, if you're not taken care of I have a lot of tires in stock 120/180, I can get 190's for a little more

    Michelin Race DOT's (medium) $225
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    Michelin 2CT's - 299
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    Re: Best (read: cheapest) place to buy/mount tires

    Quote Originally Posted by matt2778 View Post
    But then again I ride mine
    I don't, I just have them up on a stand most the year and "spin them right round baby right round like a record baby right round, round, round".












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    ^^^ ok Billy Idol
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