I think I am getting scammed, but I don't know for sure.

I am a noob when it comes to tires, so I want to be sure this guy is doing me right...especially since his shop is across the street from my fathers and we have maintained a good relationship for 10+ years.... the pricing just doesn't seem right.

On a set of Falken FK452 245/35/19 and 275/35/19 with a +22 offset on all four wheels.... he is telling me $1030.00

Does this seem right, I've found them online for a bit cheaper, but Im not sure if they are the SAME exact tire. Do off sets matter when it comes to the rubber?

Thanks

edit: I meant, do offsets of the wheels matter when it comes to the tire selection

 

The tires have offsets? I didn’t know that.

 

No... I meant my volks have a +22 offset... he sounded like he ordered them accordingly

 

just a quick search on a website that sells falkens. i'm not sure why you didn't think of doing the same.

Stock # Description Qty.* Price Line Total
744 Falken FK-452 245/35ZR19 93Y BLK MFG#:28195908. $140.00 $280.00
750 Falken FK-452 275/35ZR19 96Y BLK MFG#:28195902. $263.00 $526.00
Enter Zip/Postal Code shipping to: Subtotal: $806.00
Shipping: $
Tax: $0.00
Total: $806.00

 

i paid less than that for my t1r's when i bought my volks. i'd say psss

 

Sounds like he's not trying to rip you off, but you could probably find a better deal if you looked around more. Find out how much he would charge just to mount and balance all 4 wheels, then buy tires from someplace else. Check out Vredestein tires, there is a thread about them in this forum. I have them and I like them.

 

i didn't think about that^
is his price including mounting and balancing the wheels also?

 

Yes. I'm sorry I didn't specify that.

It is including mounting and balancing, and he doesn't offer warranty but he says if anything goes wrong just bring it back and he'll fix it up....

What do you think about 1030 for those 4 tires mounted?

 

basically, if you have a problem with one of the tires.. that dude is going to act like he's never seen you before.

 

Nah... I know its easy to assume that, but he's isn't like that. Like I said, we have given him business, as well as a lot of our customers and employees, he's good for it. Give us free **** every once in a while if we are looking for something small....

 

then tell him 1g

 

i paid 800 for a set of 275/35/18 fk452s. - discounttiredirect.com

But those are 18s. And i got free mounting and balancing. So i dont know.

look around a bit more. online is a lot better than stores.

 

I just got off the phone with Discount. Same exact setup after mounting and everything came out to 1214.61

So far, he beats them

 

245/35R-19XL 93Y BSW $166.00
275/35R-19XL 96Y BSW $269.00

there you go.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance

 

I see what you are saying, but then I have to find someone to put them on and they are going to charge me...also, if I buy them online and something happens am I suppose to send them back to get fiixed

 

yeah the balancing and mounting is a problem.. i see.
and no, just a local shop can fix them. but discount lets you buy certificates of free replacement. they are like 30 each tire i thnk

 

I paid $607 shipped from Discount Tire Direct for a set of 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 Falken FK 452s and then paid $155 to mount and balance them - total cost $762. Obviously your cost for 19s will be a bit more, but $300 more? Seems like a bit much to me.

 

Is there a discount in your area , they will usually be the same price as discount direct.