Any local shops stock tires

[Connman]

...even CLOSE to internet prices???
Went to 2 shops and they wanted to sell me tires $80+ over what Joe Public can buy them for on the web.
So after basically being called a liar I showed the two parts guys a few tire websites and they couldn't believe it.
The online prices were actually $2 LESS than one of the dealers COST.

I understand supporting local shops, and paying a little extra for them to stock parts/tires, but don't try to soak me for $80! I actually prefer buying local to avoid the UPS waiting game, but marking a tire up that much is a perfect example of why web-based businesses are so successful.
So, if anyone knows a shop that sells tires at a respectable profit, please post it up! I'd like to go buy them today!

[eklew]

303 Cycle???

[brennahm]

I got great prices from 303 Cycles and Jim at TFOG. Both are members on here.

[salsashark]

Bought my last set from TFOG... Give Jim a call.

[Zanos]

I am going to rep 303 Cycle - Because I can.

[Zach929rr]

+1 to the FOG

[Dietrich_R1]

I like Cycle Gear locally. It's down the street from my house & they give me the "BROTHER" price. I think they do this to compte with the internet. After a recent crash I paid $10.00 more than the best price on the internet for some protective gear. A friend just purchased a tire for his KLR & they were only $1.00 more than the best price he could find on the internet

.... JIM @ TFOG! Waiting to order some accessories for the KLR from him! Like working with him!!!

Dietrich

[kawasakirob]

Went to G-Force Powersports the other day for some chain lube and threw out a tire and size to see what they would quote me on it. They give the tire to the consumer at shop cost, only charge for mounting, and it is the same price on or off the bike. ALL brands are givin to the people at dealer cost, race tires included.

Mounted up BT-021 Touring Tire is 160. 180/55

[kawasakirob]

Also, if you buy the tire from a shop, they will generally give you a lower price for mount and balance rather than if you brought in an internet tire.

[rforsythe]

...even CLOSE to internet prices???
Went to 2 shops and they wanted to sell me tires $80+ over what Joe Public can buy them for on the web.
So after basically being called a liar I showed the two parts guys a few tire websites and they couldn't believe it.
The online prices were actually $2 LESS than one of the dealers COST.

I understand supporting local shops, and paying a little extra for them to stock parts/tires, but don't try to soak me for $80! I actually prefer buying local to avoid the UPS waiting game, but marking a tire up that much is a perfect example of why web-based businesses are so successful.
So, if anyone knows a shop that sells tires at a respectable profit, please post it up! I'd like to go buy them today!

Some thoughts...
- There is generally almost no profit in tire sales. $80 is a lot of markup considering the general deals out there.
- Unless you are moving a lot of volume, most places have the same cost give or take. The place selling under cost is probably breaking even or losing money on the deal just to get your business and up their numbers.
- That practice is not only not sustainable, but is harmful to the industry as a whole. Web businesses are notorious for bottom feeding on prices and lasting a short while.
- The shops mentioned here already will take care of you as much as a reputable, brick and mortar store can, as will some others like Faster and so on. It may not be as cheap as the losing-money web shop, but then again these stores will actually be around 6 months from now, and can take care of you like a customer and not just some random credit card slip. I've tried the motorcycle retail business thing, and it is a brutal thing. Knowing what it takes to keep the lights on, I will gladly pay a little extra to a local shop I like just to help them do that, so that they're there when I need it.
- Rob makes a good point; you gotta pay for mounting and balancing. Buy from a shop, it's usually cheaper there. Buy on the internet and don't be surprised to pay $30 a wheel, so where is your savings now?

[Jason ON]

TFOG has always treated me well in regards to tires. I've heard decent things about 303, though...

[Gainer]

I got great prices from 303 Cycles and Jim at TFOG. Both are members on here.

+1 Both Jim and DK will take good care of you.

[McVaaahhh]

303 Cycles & TFOG

I won't go anywhere else.

[Kim-n-Dean]

- Unless you are moving a lot of volume, most places have the same cost give or take. The place selling under cost is probably breaking even or losing money on the deal just to get your business and up their numbers.

I know that Performance pays waaaay less than any of the dealers/shops. They buy a shit ton at a time and get a much better deal. An internet business could potentially have a huge volume too. Therefore, they're not necessarily a bottom feeder.

- Rob makes a good point; you gotta pay for mounting and balancing. Buy from a shop, it's usually cheaper there. Buy on the internet and don't be surprised to pay $30 a wheel, so where is your savings now?

That's why I do them for $25 on bike and $10 off. I do it to show people that the prices others charge are ridiculous!! I've seen $30 and more off bike. WTF!!

[Sully]

Dean does have a great deal on mounting... ... tires that is... but did you replace your tools yet ?

[TFOGGuys]

Connman, gimme a call or PM. I stock most common sizes in a variety of tires, at competitive prices (with internet dealers). We can generally mount and balance them while you wait 6 days a week for $12.99 each off bike, and $29.99 each on bike.

[Kim-n-Dean]

Dean does have a great deal on mounting... ... tires that is... but did you replace your tools yet ?

The tools that got stolen, took years to collect. I don't see me replacing all of them anytime soon. I've got the basics, though...

[Sully]

Yeah, I hear ya, that sucks tho

[Connman]

- Rob makes a good point; you gotta pay for mounting and balancing. Buy from a shop, it's usually cheaper there. Buy on the internet and don't be surprised to pay $30 a wheel, so where is your savings now?

I mount and balance my own. Got tired of wheels all scratched to hell and half-assed balancing -the dozen weights some shops use rather than doing it right.
So there's my savings. But for the majority, I see your point.

[Connman]

Connman, gimme a call or PM. I stock most common sizes in a variety of tires, at competitive prices (with internet dealers). We can generally mount and balance them while you wait 6 days a week for $12.99 each off bike, and $29.99 each on bike.

I'd like to stop in and see your shop. Thanks!
...and $12 is tough to pass up on a mount & balance even though I have the tools, lol

[Fly boy]

Some thoughts...
- Rob makes a good point; you gotta pay for mounting and balancing. Buy from a shop, it's usually cheaper there. Buy on the internet and don't be surprised to pay $30 a wheel, so where is your savings now?

Ralph,

I don't want to be rude, but I found my tire for $152 and the Yami stealership up here will charge me $40 for an install rear. Their original quote if I did all through them was $287 +tax.

I am still looking around for a local shop to support though.

[TFOGGuys]

Ralph,

I don't want to be rude, but I found my tire for $152 and the Yami stealership up here will charge me $40 for an install rear. Their original quote if I did all through them was $287 +tax.

I am still looking around for a local shop to support though.

Metzeler 170/80/15 $142.99, in stock. Install on the VStar $29.99. Almost worth the trip from Cheyenne...

[brennahm]

Just a side note here, if you're doing your own mounting/balancing, 303Cycles sold me on a bag of dyna beads...work great. Didn't think about it at all during 200 miles today.

[Connman]

Ralph,

I don't want to be rude, but I found my tire for $152 and the Yami stealership up here will charge me $40 for an install rear. Their original quote if I did all through them was $287 +tax.

I am still looking around for a local shop to support though.

That's the kind of stuff I'm talking about. And then dealerships wonder why they lose all their business to web-orders and bad-mouth people for not supporting local shops.
I'm just looking for a shop that isn't trying to soak everyone who doesn't know better.

I may get out to tfog and 303 tomorrow. Good Lord, you guys are as far West as I am East. lol