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Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« on: Feb 16, 2013, 01:57:11 am »
Tire Mounting

I have a tire machine in my garage, so might as well use it to my advantage.
I can mount/dismount tires up to 24” anyway (don’t know if I can do bigger), and wheels up to 12” wide.

Off the car:
$4.00 mount or dismount each
$6.00 dismount AND mount each
$7.00 mount or dismount 2 tires/wheels of the same size
$11.00 dismount AND mount 2 tires/wheels of the same size, $4.00 more for each additional

On the car (plus dismount/mount - above):
$6.00 remove and replace one
$11.00 remove and replace two, $4.00 more each additional

Example:
To change one tire that is on the car -
$6.00 to remove from the car, $6.00 to dismount and mount the tire, and no charge to install it back on the car, for $12.00 total.
Tire stores want a minimum of $16.50 each on the car, with no discount for more than one.
To change two tires that are on the car -
$11.00 to take them off the car, $11.00 to change the tires, no charge to put them back on the car, so $22.00 total.
Four tires on the car would be $38.00

Special lug nuts, wheel locks, stretched tires, rims over 16” diameter or 8” wide may require additional charge(s).
Can also rotate tires, and I do split rims.
Sorry, no balancing (yet)
No tire disposal
« Last Edit: Feb 16, 2013, 02:50:40 am by a2ndopinion »
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #1 on: Feb 16, 2013, 02:11:22 am »
check out harbor freights bubble balancer. i have one, its like 80$ and gets the job done.
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #2 on: Feb 17, 2013, 07:46:11 pm »
good deal on mounting/dismounting
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #3 on: Feb 17, 2013, 08:49:10 pm »
check out harbor freights bubble balancer. i have one, its like 80$ and gets the job done.
I have one, but don't think the average person wants it, and I feel it takes more time than it is worth for the $$. I mean, I use it for myself and friends, but... Maybe I could add "Bubble balancing available."
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #4 on: Feb 18, 2013, 01:30:21 am »
what doesnt the average person want, balancing or bubble balancing?  electronic balancers are kinda $$ and take up space.  if i found 1 cheap i might think about getting 1, but i use my tire machine mainly to do my motorcycle tires and car tire balancers wont work because the shaft is to big to fit in the hub.
83 celica gt liftback 5 speed
-s3 shifter w/billym bushing
-mod t3 AE86 coilovers
-t3 tension rods, 4 link/ph bar
-carbonetic 1.5way lsd
-addco sways f/r
-diy cone filter
-mod s13 front strut bar
-diy rear tower brace
-2 1/4 exhaust
-cel/sup 14x7 205/60
-corbeau gts seat
-magnaflow cat w/LR3 muff
-cf driveshaft
-coming soon (i hope)
-thorely header
-16x8 +10 rota rbr
-225/50 something less than 200 treadwear
66 bug 2054cc turbo 5 speed
69 chevelle wagon 350 350
12 rmz250
10 cbr 1000rr
09 r1(rip)
08 honda cbr 600rr(rip)
98 civic ex(rip)
04 yamaha r6(stolen)
05 r6(rip)
06 r1(rip)
96 gmc dually bagged escalade front(traded for chevelle

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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #5 on: Feb 18, 2013, 02:36:36 am »
Average person doesn't want bubble balancing. When I find a decent spin balancer that I can afford to buy, I'll jump on it no questions asked!
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #6 on: Feb 18, 2013, 04:41:15 am »
as long as it doesnt vibrate, they wouldnt know the difference.
83 celica gt liftback 5 speed
-s3 shifter w/billym bushing
-mod t3 AE86 coilovers
-t3 tension rods, 4 link/ph bar
-carbonetic 1.5way lsd
-addco sways f/r
-diy cone filter
-mod s13 front strut bar
-diy rear tower brace
-2 1/4 exhaust
-cel/sup 14x7 205/60
-corbeau gts seat
-magnaflow cat w/LR3 muff
-cf driveshaft
-coming soon (i hope)
-thorely header
-16x8 +10 rota rbr
-225/50 something less than 200 treadwear
66 bug 2054cc turbo 5 speed
69 chevelle wagon 350 350
12 rmz250
10 cbr 1000rr
09 r1(rip)
08 honda cbr 600rr(rip)
98 civic ex(rip)
04 yamaha r6(stolen)
05 r6(rip)
06 r1(rip)
96 gmc dually bagged escalade front(traded for chevelle

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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #7 on: Feb 18, 2013, 06:29:37 am »
True, and "back in the day" I considered myself pretty good at bubble balancing.
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #8 on: Feb 18, 2013, 09:09:58 pm »
Keeping this bad boy at the top ;)
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #9 on: Feb 21, 2013, 04:00:08 am »
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #10 on: Feb 05, 2014, 12:48:44 am »
still doing mounting and balancing? Im also in the pdx....and am always in need of a good tire guy! my old guy moved....and its been ruff dealing with Les schwab....
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #11 on: Feb 05, 2014, 12:51:35 am »
Yes I am.
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #12 on: Feb 05, 2014, 04:04:42 am »
very cool. I have a feeling you will be getting a lotta work thought me...I know a lotta people who eat up tires  ;)

did you ever upgrade to a spin balancer? or just using the bubble balance still?
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KA24de swap
Header w/ Fender dump
CAI and Ported Intake
Chiptune
Anything not needed gets deleted...

*Also in the Garage*
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #13 on: Feb 05, 2014, 04:11:59 am »
Still the BB. If I can get work lined up, I may go out on a limb and buy a spin balancer though. It's just one of those "odd" investments.
Can I assume that your "friends" are drifters? I'd seriously though about getting a generator to power my 220v compressor and throwing all three of them into my trailer and towing them to Pats Acres for drift weekends behing the Corona wagon.
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Re: Tire Changing in the Pdx Area
« Reply #14 on: Feb 05, 2014, 06:09:57 am »
A few drifter, A few drag guys, lotta track nuts....some others with stupid stance that wear tires out like no tomorrow...I could prolly get you enough work over the next your to just buy a used spin style  :yes: there all good dudes , I don't deal with shady or untrustworthy people...aint got time for that crap lol :biggrin:

going to track days really would be a great idea! you would make some money....especially with a few pairs of half treads to upsell to the noob that didnt bring an extra set to drift days hahaha  :spiteful:
-1983 RA65-
KA24de swap
Header w/ Fender dump
CAI and Ported Intake
Chiptune
Anything not needed gets deleted...

*Also in the Garage*
96 Kia Sporty-Daily
83 rx7-302/T56-Baby
8? rx7-460-Slut
78 F250 4x4-Powerhouse
00 Bug TDI stg 1-Wifes rig
53 Chevy PU-Family project

 

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