Best Place for new tires

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    Hi all,

    I need to replace the Dunlops on my summer wheels this spring, and I am wondering if anyone knows of a good shop in the SE cities that I can trust to know destroy my rims? Of course, I will not be taking them to any chain retailer (Tires Plus, Sams, etc.)

    Where should I go? I live in Cottage Grove.

    Thanks!
     
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    Jeff the Alignment Guy.
     
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    Just go to discount tire on Robert st. They did just fine with my wheels and tires. As long as you aren't stretching your tires like a retard they should be able to get it done.
     
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    If you're really worried about your wheels, Samaritan Tire is a drive but has experience with high-end wheels.
     
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    Discount Tire has been fantastic with my tires/rims. Although they will get you with tpms for a hefty price if you have them.
     
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    All 4 of my TPMS sensors were replaced when I got new tires a couple years ago. They quoted me a price, I told them "uh, yeah, I'll just deal with the light." They then asked me what I wanted to spend on them, I told them 200 for all 4, and they said "see you in an hour." and I paid 200 for all 4 installed. They have a TON of wiggle room on those things, just ask.
     
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    ^Pretty much anywhere that deals with aftermarket/high-end wheels on the regular. I go to Imola http://www.imolamotorsports.com/_root/
     
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    I've had good luck with Discount Tire. I even had a scuff on one of my gold RPF1s. They repaired the issue, and didn't charge me for the tire mounting.
     
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    discount tire since free balancing and changing to winter set. I would say Imola if you have $$$ wheels
     
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    I paid $40 per tpms and thought that was too much.
     
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    +1 for Jeff the Alignment guy (for mounting) or Justin with Vision Speed Works (tire purchases and mounting). Both deal with aftermarket cars/wheels frequently and can help you out!
     
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    40/tire is reasonable. That's actually a pretty good price for that. I think 35/tire is the cheapest I've seen for just ordering the units off the internet and bringing them to the tire place with your tires. They do need to make a profit off the parts you know.
     
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    Discount tires in Shakopee! They have taken care of all the vehicles that I've brought in. No problems at all and I'm usually pretty anal about people working on my subaru... They'll also price match tireRack.
     
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    Look on ebay I just found 4 tpms new take offs, $59.95 free shipping...