Tire Install
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Tire Install
Where do you guys go to get your tires and wheels groove on? A hookup would be nice! I have two sets i need to do: one set to just add tires and another set to remove and add tires.
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Wal-Mart's pricing structure:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=495845
I was told you had to buy there valve stems... So a set of wheels and tires with balance after tax and disposal fee will cost $52.20
Although I'm having second thoughts since I'm reading some pretty bad reports here:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/tires/walmart_tire.html
Anybody have any experiences with mounting tires at Wal-Mart?
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=495845
I was told you had to buy there valve stems... So a set of wheels and tires with balance after tax and disposal fee will cost $52.20
Although I'm having second thoughts since I'm reading some pretty bad reports here:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/tires/walmart_tire.html
Anybody have any experiences with mounting tires at Wal-Mart?
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I might have a hook up...It's kinda like buy 3 get one free deal or 1/2 off the 4th...I gotta talk to my buddy that works at firestone to confirm. If you want you can PM me what tires you are looking for and I can find out for you and PM you the prices I get...You can decide if you are interested.
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^ Thanks for the offer. YGPM. I just need an install though as I already have the wheels and tires. Any other recs or opinions on getting everything done at Wal-Mart? I'll find out what balance machine they use and report back.
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I did actually, but his manager shot down any future hookups 
Regular price at DTC really hurts the wallet.
Here's a little Wal-Mart blog update from what could still be a current Employee at Poway:
Taken from http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/...Off0198264.htm
It appears Poway is #1 so maybe it is worth checking out especially if Brian still works there.
Another useful post:
Taken from http://forums.focaljet.com/team-pit-stop/5...l-policy-2.html
Regular price at DTC really hurts the wallet.Here's a little Wal-Mart blog update from what could still be a current Employee at Poway:
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Submitted: 10/17/2007 2:06:23 PM
Modified: 10/17/2007 8:34:23 PM
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Brian
Escondido, California
U.S.A.
Just In Case you don't know
I am an employee of a Walmart Tire and Lube Express in Poway, CA. When I initially started out in the TLE it was because Poway was #1 in the U.S in claims. The management of walmart had got wind of my experience in automotive repair and that I was indeed 100% ASE certified and compliant, and also that I am SMOG certified. Instantly starting me out there they gave me a 3 dollar raise and insisted that I retrain the associates already working there, because they have absolutely no experience in working on cars other than what they have learned by trial and error working there.
I quickly found out that the most senior technician in the TLE couldn't tell me what a 'grease fitting' was or where to locate them, so how was anybody there supposed to offer that service when it is promised by walmart that they will lubricate your chassis with every service, when applicable, obviously not every car needs chassis lubrication nor do they all have the zert fittings to lubricate them.
I also found out that nearly no one outside knew what a transfer case was, and the ones that did would just say they were checking them when I know for a fact that we were not equipped with a transfer case specific wrench, much less the fact most transfer cases that we get are fully sealed systems. As for differentials, all most would do is wipe of the check bolt and lay the torque seal on it to make it appear that it was checked.
I guess what I came to let everyone know is that the only requirement to work in the Tire and Lube Express at walmart is in fact that you are 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
Submitted: 10/17/2007 2:06:23 PM
Modified: 10/17/2007 8:34:23 PM
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Brian
Escondido, California
U.S.A.
Just In Case you don't know
I am an employee of a Walmart Tire and Lube Express in Poway, CA. When I initially started out in the TLE it was because Poway was #1 in the U.S in claims. The management of walmart had got wind of my experience in automotive repair and that I was indeed 100% ASE certified and compliant, and also that I am SMOG certified. Instantly starting me out there they gave me a 3 dollar raise and insisted that I retrain the associates already working there, because they have absolutely no experience in working on cars other than what they have learned by trial and error working there.
I quickly found out that the most senior technician in the TLE couldn't tell me what a 'grease fitting' was or where to locate them, so how was anybody there supposed to offer that service when it is promised by walmart that they will lubricate your chassis with every service, when applicable, obviously not every car needs chassis lubrication nor do they all have the zert fittings to lubricate them.
I also found out that nearly no one outside knew what a transfer case was, and the ones that did would just say they were checking them when I know for a fact that we were not equipped with a transfer case specific wrench, much less the fact most transfer cases that we get are fully sealed systems. As for differentials, all most would do is wipe of the check bolt and lay the torque seal on it to make it appear that it was checked.
I guess what I came to let everyone know is that the only requirement to work in the Tire and Lube Express at walmart is in fact that you are 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.
It appears Poway is #1 so maybe it is worth checking out especially if Brian still works there.
Another useful post:
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just my $.02......
i have used the Wal-Mart back near my folks (Poway, CA) to rotate, install, and un-install tires many many times with no ill effects. i wouldn't trust them with any 'good' wheels (read: not steelies), but that's only because i'm familiar with their equipment and know the potential it has to mar the surface of my wheel. i've had them rotate tires on my old truck all the time, install drag radials on loose wheels, and un-install tires on wheels i'm selling (again, loose). never had a problem. they're dirt cheap, and sometimes the kid would even do it for free (although i'd slip him a $5 or something for his troubles).
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Default Re: Walmart's tire install policy
just my $.02......
i have used the Wal-Mart back near my folks (Poway, CA) to rotate, install, and un-install tires many many times with no ill effects. i wouldn't trust them with any 'good' wheels (read: not steelies), but that's only because i'm familiar with their equipment and know the potential it has to mar the surface of my wheel. i've had them rotate tires on my old truck all the time, install drag radials on loose wheels, and un-install tires on wheels i'm selling (again, loose). never had a problem. they're dirt cheap, and sometimes the kid would even do it for free (although i'd slip him a $5 or something for his troubles).
Mike
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I apprecaite the though, but I'm not sure where some of you guys got the idea that I need tires. In my OP I stated that I just need an install. I have a set of Dunlop 8000E and Bridgestone S-02/RE050's already in my possession. I just need them mounted and balanced.