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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 02:39 AM
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i called auto innovations and they said they don't flip tires... maybe i called the wrong place??
i know couple shops that wont do it also, its not worth your safty for couple bucks.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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i have taken so many rims and tires to larrys in hayward.. they have a machine where they do it upside down so the lip on the rim doesnt get scratched.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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I go about weekly to Skip's Tire and Auto on Blossom Hill near Almaden. It's the only place I've found so far that has the equipment and techs to no mess up my wheels. Cost is 1$/inch plus balance. Ask that Modesto be your tech.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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^Damn that's really close to me. So how much do they charge for balancing?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Kris79
how bad of a wear do u have? we flip tires but we do it if the insides are lower than 20% its pretty dangerous.
Like mine I discovered today


Results of procrastinating in flipping
It finally stopped holding air haha...
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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wow! geez mines not that bad just the very corner is showing some wear, i'll call larry to schedule an appointment 2mmrw
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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aye pat talk to Sal and tell him i sent u
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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k, sounds good, u r ryan right?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Kris79
i know couple shops that wont do it also, its not worth your safty for couple bucks.
what is the safety issue with flipping tires?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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Assuming your tire blows out on you while driving but if you flip them that now slick side will be onn the outside of the tire.. the side that barley touches so no worries. Just over cautious. To each their own. And the ''couple'' bucks your saving is 740 to 940 depending on the new tires you get. Or if you're just doing the rears 240 to 440.. to me that's a big couple.. flippin is worth it.
 

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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan
what is the safety issue with flipping tires?
slicks on the outer walls. as long as u dont drive hard you are fine. but if i woulnt push flipped tires.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by V35 Skyline GT
Like mine I discovered today


Results of procrastinating in flipping
It finally stopped holding air haha...


Whoa, John! Chit, I'm kinda scared to see what condition my wheels are in.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by pCHILLEN
k, sounds good, u r ryan right?
yes sir thats me
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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yes sir thats me
just talked to sal, got an appointment at 1230 2mmrw. yeee!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by pCHILLEN
just talked to sal, got an appointment at 1230 2mmrw. yeee!
 
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