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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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I just got my Rims today and I want to know if anybody has any recomendations for tire shops that will give you a good deal and not rip you off....Located around the L.A. area. Thanks for the help peeps! Here are my specs..

Front:19x8.5 +23 245/35/19
Rear: 19x9.5 +24 275/35/19

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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 02:25 PM
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If you dont find a local...give us a call.
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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I was about to recommend Discount Tire, then I remembered how they deleted one of my posts for absolutely no reason.

You see Todd, people remember things, and the things you do can come back to haunt you. The webb is a powerful thing. I'd be more careful with my capricious actions in the future.

However, personal feelings aside, I have been buying from Discount Tire for 12 years now. They are great people to work with. In the last 2 months I have bought a set of Dunlop SP9000s from my Nismos, and a set of Dunlop GT Qualifiers for my truck. My wife Probably has a year of tread left on her tires, when I replace I will probably go with Dunlop SP5000s. Yes, I love Dunlops. They're even on my Harley.

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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 06:57 AM
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I'll look into that...Thanks for the info. lowrider...Have a good day.
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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Discount Tire of El Monte, same price as you can get on web...must bargain tho and justify pricing with Vic who runs the place.
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 04:05 PM
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Toyo T1-S in those specs you should be able to get it balanced and mounted for $1000 flat. Like I said, gotta bargain but Vic is a good guy. Bought my Volf SF-Challenges from him....
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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Try America's Tire in Long Beach. 562-429-2227. Ask for Arnel. Tell him Gil from s2ki sent you.
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Thanks guys! I really appreciate it...
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 06:57 AM
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By the way guys, what do you think about the tire sizes? are they good sizes...cause i dont want it to either hit the fender, grind, stick out, or too beefy....sorry, still need to learn the tire measuring skills...any feedback mych appreciated...thanks.
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if you need them mounted and ballanced you can have them sent here from discount tires direct and we will do all that for ya
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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Originally posted by Jason@Performance
if you need them mounted and ballanced you can have them sent here from discount tires direct and we will do all that for ya
Do not mix up Discount Tire Direct, and Discount Tire Centers. Two different companies. If you need any price on tires or wheels, contact me....(OWNERS PERKS!!!) send me an E-mail at isgiorgioreally@yahoo.com for quotes. We have about 80 locations in Ca, and I can get you a deal at anyone... If interested send me an e-mail.
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Please see the copy and paste I just did from the Discount Tire Web Site:

Discount Tire Direct
If you are looking for tires or wheels, but cannot find a store close to you, please try our mail order division, Discount Tire Direct, or call 800-589-6789.

They are in fact the same company.

Why do people say things that aren't true?

Lou
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by lowrider
Please see the copy and paste I just did from the Discount Tire Web Site:

Discount Tire Direct
If you are looking for tires or wheels, but cannot find a store close to you, please try our mail order division, Discount Tire Direct, or call 800-589-6789.

They are in fact the same company.

Why do people say things that aren't true?

Lou
They are not the same company. My dad is the Owner/CEO of Discount Tire Centers, and they are definetly not the same. Discount Tire Direct is completely different. the site is www.discounttirecenters.com The site is being updated, you can check for tire prices online, but I can assure you, that I would do my best to be able to lower that for fellow Z owners. (as i said, owners perks)
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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Thanks for everybody's help... I actually got a good deal from America's Tire Co. in San Pedro my cousin new the Manager there...I got all four Nitto 555's Front:245/35/19 Rear:275/30/19

For less than a $1000 out the door, balanced and installed...Just ask for Matthew Cuarenta...tell him Clyde sent you.
(310) 519-9355
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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Clyde,

Whats up. Matt's your cousin? That's my homie!

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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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Nah....My cousin went to junior high with him...LOL...if I was I'd probably get some free tires...LOL
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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Originally posted by papag1
Do not mix up Discount Tire Direct, and Discount Tire Centers. Two different companies. If you need any price on tires or wheels, contact me....(OWNERS PERKS!!!) send me an E-mail at isgiorgioreally@yahoo.com for quotes. We have about 80 locations in Ca, and I can get you a deal at anyone... If interested send me an e-mail.
You're the owner? Baller!! Are you guys franchised.


Discount Tire Direct is part of Discount Tire Company and America's Tire Company in Southern California. 537 stores nationwide specializing in tires and wheels only. No brakes or tune ups.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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Originally posted by arnelr21
You're the owner? Baller!! Are you guys franchised.


Discount Tire Direct is part of Discount Tire Company and America's Tire Company in Southern California. 537 stores nationwide specializing in tires and wheels only. No brakes or tune ups.
My dad is the owner/founder of the company. We are not a nationwide company, only in California (for now) About 85 locations in the state. Includes tune-ups, brakes, shocks, tires, wheels. Yes we are franchised also.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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http://www.visionautosport.com/

located in city of industry ask for james
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here is the deal and a source of part of the confusion.
Discount tire direct=discount tires=America's tire (in calif)

it is called America's tire in Calif, because there is already a company called discount tire center here so they had to change the name for calif only

DTD= http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.jsp
America's tire/Discount= http://www.discounttire.com/dtc/home.jsp
Discount tire centers in calif (not affil with other 2)= http://www.discounttirecenters.com/
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