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Where to get tires installed

ungoloth

ungoloth

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I'm looking at new tires and the cost is a stark difference ($300) between dealership and fortnine.
The problem is installation. Some won't install them unless bought there.
Any suggestions who installs with no regard to where they are purchased?
This is a new bike so no hack mechanics please.
Happy Apexes.
 
I find it hard to believe that online tire pricing would be $300 better than what a decent independent shop (Pro 6, Riders Choice, etc) could do, provided you bought the tires there.
 
Most shops I talk to will beat fortnine by a couple bucks. Ace moto tech and RMS in Ottawa both beat fortnine on the sets of tires I got this year. Everyone orders from parts Canada anyway so every shop can get the same price as fortnine. Call someone else
 
Also you could change a tire in 15 minutes with a hook knife and some zip ties and a static balancer. Never scratched a rim yet. Me and @Matt Rain just did a zip tie tire install on his FJ a couple weeks ago
 
ungoloth said:
I'm looking at new tires and the cost is a stark difference ($300) between dealership and fortnine.
The problem is installation. Some won't install them unless bought there.
Any suggestions who installs with no regard to where they are purchased?
This is a new bike so no hack mechanics please.
Happy Apexes.
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Snow City and Markham Power shouldnt care where you buy your tires, you just won't qualify for an overall service discount because of your choice. I know Snow City will also reduce the service cost if you just bring the wheels and tires in.
 
Brian P said:
I find it hard to believe that online tire pricing would be $300 better than what a decent independent shop (Pro 6, Riders Choice, etc) could do, provided you bought the tires there.
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I just looked at a set of Michelin Road 5
GP bikes front $319, rear $456
Fortnine front $216, rear $282
Petes front $173, rear $237
 
Ken's Motoworks in Whitby does it.
 
I went to Platinum Motorsports. Fun road trip & the price was pretty good
 
george__ said:
I went to Platinum Motorsports. Fun road trip & the price was pretty good
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Donald and staff are the best! Highly recommend and worth the ride.


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Ted at Rosey Toes did the wife's tires recently for me. $20 per wheel off the bike. Scratching the rims was free.
(Two or three small scratches, but they are there.)

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Had both our bikes rears replaced at Blackstock recently. Took my wifes Vstar in complete with the loose tire and I think it was $120 or something after tax. Took the rear off my Vulcan (book labour on that bike for the rear tire re and re is something like 6 hours, insane) and I think it was $80 or something like that after tax.

Neither super cheap, but supporting my local.
 
Wouldn't mind a good answer to this question in the Niagara region. Recently had tires mounted by a local dealer but they charged me more in person than they said they would over the phone...
 
PrivatePilot said:
Had both our bikes rears replaced at Blackstock recently. Took my wifes Vstar in complete with the loose tire and I think it was $120 or something after tax. Took the rear off my Vulcan (book labour on that bike for the rear tire re and re is something like 6 hours, insane) and I think it was $80 or something like that after tax.

Neither super cheap, but supporting my local.
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$135 install. It's not worth my time to just bring in the wheels at that price.
 
mistersouthpaw said:
Also you could change a tire in 15 minutes with a hook knife and some zip ties and a static balancer. Never scratched a rim yet. Me and @Matt Rain just did a zip tie tire install on his FJ a couple weeks ago
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A DIY thread would be nice... might even turn out to be a Sticky thread, thus immortalizing you forever! :p
 
TwistedKestrel said:
Wouldn't mind a good answer to this question in the Niagara region. Recently had tires mounted by a local dealer but they charged me more in person than they said they would over the phone...
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V-Twin Cycle
724 Morrison St
Niagara Falls
Been taking my tyres there for installation for years.
 
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