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Re: Recommend me a set of Tires.
I just went through the process and found discount tire to be a better deal than tire Rack (DT has free shipping). I then asked about a recommended installer in the area of the boirder where I was gonna have them shipped to. After discussing it with both recommended installers, I was able to determine that the installer could provide both the tire and installation at the same cost and avoid dealing with 2 different ... I wouldnt suggest driving across without paying taxes as the border agents aren't stupid and the cost of getting caught would be far greater than the savings. Just get a reduced bill and pay the tax (no duty on USA made tires).
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Re: Recommend me a set of Tires.
Originally Posted by b-DizZLe
(Post 160330)
Okay, so I have come to the conclusion that I'm going to order off of tirerack.com and ship them to the border and bring them over myself, I know I will need to pay duty and taxes. These are my two options, which would you recommend me?
225/50ZR17 General Exclaim UHP $490 USD (the only size they have, I have the Nokian Hekkapeliitta in this size) OR 235/45ZR17 XL Kumho Ecsta SPT $515 USD Both prices include shipping but no conversion, taxes, or duties. Which one should I get? |
Re: Recommend me a set of Tires.
Originally Posted by mikeh
(Post 160348)
Is it possible to get them installed in the States and drive back without paying duty?
Which tire would be best for me? The General or Kumho?
Originally Posted by Stevelev
(Post 160374)
I just went through the process and found discount tire to be a better deal than tire Rack (DT has free shipping). I then asked about a recommended installer in the area of the boirder where I was gonna have them shipped to. After discussing it with both recommended installers, I was able to determine that the installer could provide both the tire and installation at the same cost and avoid dealing with 2 different ... I wouldnt suggest driving across without paying taxes as the border agents aren't stupid and the cost of getting caught would be far greater than the savings. Just get a reduced bill and pay the tax (no duty on USA made tires).
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Re: Recommend me a set of Tires.
Originally Posted by b-DizZLe
(Post 160410)
... I found that on TR it says the Generals Exclaim's are Ultra high Performance Summer's and on DT it says that they're all seasons? Which of these are correct?
General Tire - Exclaim UHP |
Re: Recommend me a set of Tires.
I've driven on Exclaim UHP (on my old BMW 325) and there's nothing wrong with them. They perform their duty well. You do get what you pay for (they're not very expensive) but at the same time, I've had more expensive tires that didn't perform as well. So, pricing aside, they're slightly above average. Considering pricing, they're above average.
As for the Kumho's, can't really help you there as the only Ecstas I've driven on were race tires. They were absolutely fantastic but after a week of city driving on them, wouldn't have been street legal anymore (i.e. barely any tread with a very low treadwear rating). So in the end, you probably can't go wrong with either and I'm guessing you'll be satisfied with the UHP (seeing as they're a couple bucks cheaper). Good luck! |
Re: Recommend me a set of Tires.
Originally Posted by Axel
(Post 160414)
I've driven on Exclaim UHP (on my old BMW 325) and there's nothing wrong with them. They perform their duty well. You do get what you pay for (they're not very expensive) but at the same time, I've had more expensive tires that didn't perform as well. So, pricing aside, they're slightly above average. Considering pricing, they're above average.
As for the Kumho's, can't really help you there as the only Ecstas I've driven on were race tires. They were absolutely fantastic but after a week of city driving on them, wouldn't have been street legal anymore (i.e. barely any tread with a very low treadwear rating). So in the end, you probably can't go wrong with either and I'm guessing you'll be satisfied with the UHP (seeing as they're a couple bucks cheaper). Good luck! Thanks a lot I'm going to go with the Generals from discount tire. |
Re: Recommend me a set of Tires.
Originally Posted by Stevelev
(Post 160374)
I just went through the process and found discount tire to be a better deal than tire Rack (DT has free shipping). I then asked about a recommended installer in the area of the boirder where I was gonna have them shipped to. After discussing it with both recommended installers, I was able to determine that the installer could provide both the tire and installation at the same cost and avoid dealing with 2 different ... I wouldnt suggest driving across without paying taxes as the border agents aren't stupid and the cost of getting caught would be far greater than the savings. Just get a reduced bill and pay the tax (no duty on USA made tires).
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Re: Recommend me a set of Tires.
Hi guys I have a 2010 s4.they came with runflat tires and have worn down.I tried to get Michelin for the car from Costco which were reasonably priced until the guy realized I have run flat .I am back to square one.looking for runflat tires is very expensive.Is there a way I can get a cheaper price somewhere or do regular tires with running the risk of getting stranded if the tire blows off.
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Re: Recommend me a set of Tires.
Originally Posted by Nv1043
(Post 160756)
Hi guys I have a 2010 s4.they came with runflat tires and have worn down.I tried to get Michelin for the car from Costco which were reasonably priced until the guy realized I have run flat .I am back to square one.looking for runflat tires is very expensive.Is there a way I can get a cheaper price somewhere or do regular tires with running the risk of getting stranded if the tire blows off.
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