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Nov 18, 2014Explorer II
Few years ago second trip out with my camper I got a roofing staple in a tire. I put the spare on and went my merry way.
I went to my local tire guy for replacement. As these were new with probably less than 1k miles on them including factory to dealer,I wanted a matching tire.
Well Mr. Local, could only find me a different much more expensive tire.
I saw a notice on his wall that he was an authorized installer for Tire Rack.
The minute I told him I would order my desired tire and have him install it,he excused himself to make a couple of calls. Lo and Behold, his warehouse was able to find my tire.
He got it in the next morning and his charges were lower than Tire Rack.
Why did I need to do that dance?
I went to my local tire guy for replacement. As these were new with probably less than 1k miles on them including factory to dealer,I wanted a matching tire.
Well Mr. Local, could only find me a different much more expensive tire.
I saw a notice on his wall that he was an authorized installer for Tire Rack.
The minute I told him I would order my desired tire and have him install it,he excused himself to make a couple of calls. Lo and Behold, his warehouse was able to find my tire.
He got it in the next morning and his charges were lower than Tire Rack.
Why did I need to do that dance?
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