I want to buy tires for my light truck All terrain 235/75R15 but the guy stated that I would need to balance ?

Question

them every 2 months for the first 6 months cause they were all terrain & they needed that kind of service if not they would feel bouncy as I drove ? Is this guy being honest or trying to take me for a ride ? Set of 4 tires are GoodRich & 4 add up to $623.00 is that a good Deal or should I keep on looking ? WHat would you do ?Thanks

Answer 1

those are cheap should be able to put tires on for $400 or less! you do NOT need to balance every two months, what is going to happen after six months all of a sudden be perfect?? Get the vasoline out for the next trip to the tire guy, or keep looking! sometimes the little guys in the shop onthe corner who cant afford to advertise are the ones who you will have the best luck and be the most honest as they really need your business and want to please you!!

Answer 2

Don't go back that guy is ripping you off. I got 4 Michlein tires at Sams club several years ago for $92 apiece and that included mounting balancing and road hazzard. They replaced 2 of them free when I ran over nails and damaged them and a third one was prorated. I'm sure it cost more now but I doubt it will come to $623. Back then they would rotate them and rebalance free also. Balancing every 2 months is nonsense.

Answer 3

the only reason you may need to balance them that often would be if you go off roading. as far as the price does that include mounting, balancing, new stems and get rid of the old tires?

Answer 4

Go to a tire dealer or your nearest manufacturer dealership balancing them four times in 6 months seem a little ridiculous

Answer 5

I never heard that one.  I've been running BFG for 10 years.  Just make sure you rotate them every 6,000 miles. I do every other time I change the oil.  They wear better and last longer.  The price is probably ok.  all terains are not cheap. Hope that helps.