Tire prices... In Canada

[handyman_321]

OK I'm in getting snow tires for my sons car and I ask the guy how much is it going to cost me for a set of pilots for the back of my 99 gts. He quotes me $679 each plus tax!!! that comes to $1548.12 for the set.

So I guess I'm looking at the best part of $3000 for a new set of 4.

He then quoted me $529 for some BF goodrich tires. Is this what we are paying up here in the great white north for Viper rubber???

I don't consider myself cheap by any strtch of the imagination, but $679 did take me by surprise...lol

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

US$399 Michelin Pilot Sport at Tire Rack and there is a wheel/tire forum on the VCA site in which you can further inquire of Luke at Tire Rack.

 

[Asp Man]

To quote Johnny Rotten: "Ever feel like you've been ripped off?"

That store is hos(er)ing you big time. Look around, Tire Craft here in Calgary quoted me under a thou for a rear pair (fronts are quite a bit cheaper than rears, too), installed and balanced, tire recycle fee, GST et all.
I'd like to try tire rack but not sure about shipping, duty etc.

My advice take your (and your son's) business elsewhere. They obviously don't appreciate it at all.

 

[Viper Wizard]

DO NOT get bfgoodrich!!!! JUNK!!

 

[2000_Black_RT10]

Whereabouts in Ontario? Time to make a run for the border, no.. not for Tacos.



I used to live in Windsor. It was quite common to support the US industry.

 

[handyman_321]

I'm in Courtice...about 1 hour east of Toronto. And when the time comes, I'll have no problem going for a little drive into the USA and having some new rubber installed...lol

 

[2000_Black_RT10]

You're close, I'm in Ashburn, near Brooklin / Whitby.

 

[Schulmann]

Rear Michelin tires cost round 650$CAN in Canada.
Stay with the Michelins they are the best tires that you can get.

 

[Gerald Levin]

DO NOT GO TO TIRE RACK!!!!! Come on guys, give or take a few bucks JonB at Partsrack is the same friggin price. We need to support the guys that support this site and its members. Just remember if you ever smack up your viper and you get the shaft from the insurance company who is going to bail your @ss out. Tire Rack? Yeah right. But JonB will substantiate your claims and get you what you need. So Tire Rack can kiss my butt and my business will go to Partsrack. Period. Just like I support my local Dodge dealer rather than the local discount parts dealer. Where would we be without these guys?

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Gerald, I'll start by apologizing, but Tire Rack sponsors a complete forum here and have banner/button ads? They won't have the detailed know-how JonB does, but it's still support.

 

[Schulmann]

Who is our contact at TireRack ? (The guy that pays the banners ...)

I had some painfull issues with TireRack.com. I would like to do business rather with the same person always so when I have a problem that unique person will take care of all issues.

 

[Gerald Levin]

Gerald, I'll start by apologizing, but Tire Rack sponsors a complete forum here and have banner/button ads? They won't have the detailed know-how JonB does, but it's still support.

Oppps. I thought TireRack was not a sponsor. I stand corrected. Sorry about that. I'm all for supporting anyone that supports us.

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

It's not obvious since the Forum header bar at the top of this page (with links) doesn't show the Wheel and Tire Forum, but click here to get started.

http://www4.forum.viperclub.org/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=643801&an=0&page=0#Post643801

 

[SidewinderGTS]

Try this site out,prices are in canadian.Send E-mail for quote.

http://www.carmodifier.com/default.asp?Action=summerTireBrands

 

[JonB]

US$399 Michelin Pilot Sport at Tire Rack and there is a wheel/tire forum on the VCA site in which you can further inquire of Luke at Tire Rack.

Tom, Gerald, Chuck, et al: PLEASE READ:

-PartsRack will always be $40-$50 / set below TireRack's already great prices.

-That said, the MAJORITY of the time LUKE at TireRack processes the order for us!

-WE ALL WIN: YOU SAVE w/Great Service; PartsRack and Luke at TireRackTriple-Whammy! Ask Luke! Ask Chuck. Ask ANY of our tire customers or SEARCH HERE.

-Canadian and International buyers already know we can be "creative" with invoicing.

To continue our SUPPORT, we need and appreciate your BUSINESS. Thank You.

 

[carguy07]

Jon, do you have any interest in taking orders for our daily drivers too? No tech help obviously, but if I know what I want would you order it?

 

[Venomiss]

Don't mean to hijack but this thread is old.....look at the dates. November 2006.
It happens.....

 

[dave6666]

DO NOT get bfgoodrich!!!! JUNK!!

Yeah... Read the reviews at Tire Rack on the BFG. Not good.

 

[JonB]

Jon, do you have any interest in taking orders for our daily drivers too? No tech help obviously, but if I know what I want would you order it?

Absolutely....... we dont have margins on $100 SOB Tires (for example) to be able to save you $50 like we can on Vipers, but Id be glad to split my wholesale-deal with you.
Thanks for asking ! "If you know what you want" is the key here.....

 

[LETHAL GTS]

I have ordered tires from JonB for my dad, myself and have recently sent my friend Russ to him. Always great prices and great service.

 

[97fatboy]

I have an extra set of 18" Pilots that I will make you a deal on.

 

[Schulmann]

I have a set of new rear tires Michelin 335/30/18 for sale for $890 in Montreal. Have a look under the classifieds at :

http://classifieds.viperclub.org/showproduct.php?product=327&cat=7&limit=recent&date=1180145831

They are new with the sticker still on the tires.