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Title: Buying tires online
Post by: Tallemertes on July 31, 2013, 10:43:19 AM
I found a place that would mount my tire for $30. Now I need to buy the tire. Whats a good online store for purchasing tires? Sorry if this gets asked alot but I used the search and only found out dated threads.
Title: Re: Buying tires online
Post by: gsJack on July 31, 2013, 10:52:46 AM
I'd check prices from Motorcycle Superstore, Jake Wilson, and Dennis Kirk.  Varies from time to time on best deal.  Others here will have their favorites too.
Title: Re: Buying tires online
Post by: Tallemertes on July 31, 2013, 11:05:33 AM
Thanks! Those were just the sites I was looking for.
Title: Re: Buying tires online
Post by: Kerry on July 31, 2013, 12:42:16 PM
Also check [Chaparral MotorSports (http://www.chaparral-racing.com/)] and [Rocky Mountain ATV/MC (http://rockymountainatvmc.com)] (which I think is the same outfit as [Jake Wilson (http://www.jakewilson.com/)])  just for kicks.
Title: Re: Buying tires online
Post by: gsJack on July 31, 2013, 12:57:49 PM
Yes they are the same place Kerry, I was going to comment on it when you mentioned it was your local place in another thread the other day but I forgot.  Seem to forget a lot now a days.  :icon_lol:  The 140/70 rear Roadrider on my bike right now is from Jake Wilson.  They had the lowest price at the time and a week later they were high when another member inquired, that's the nature of this business.
Title: Re: Buying tires online
Post by: BockinBboy on July 31, 2013, 01:07:15 PM
Yep, shop around on tires for sure!  Just ensure you buy them from a trusted place, of course.  The prices seem to change frequently everywhere... sales here and there and so forth.  Be sure to adjust for shipping costs if necessary.

- Bboy
Title: Re: Buying tires online
Post by: RossLH on July 31, 2013, 01:22:12 PM
I bought my tires on Revzilla (http://www.revzilla.com/), same place I get my gear. Their prices may be a few bucks higher than some other places, but their customer service is unparalleled.
Title: Re: Buying tires online
Post by: Blueknyt on July 31, 2013, 09:11:17 PM
http://www.americanmototire.com  is another
Title: Re: Buying tires online
Post by: Xevamir on August 01, 2013, 07:48:14 AM
I use compacc.com and I love them.
Title: Re: Buying tires online
Post by: The Buddha on August 01, 2013, 12:30:46 PM
30 per tar is a bit steep for mount ... I got a local place that do for 10, balance is 5, I dont balance ...
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: Buying tires online
Post by: adidasguy on August 01, 2013, 03:48:29 PM
I buy tires and have them mounted at my local dealer Aurora Suzuki.
I watch for a 25% off sale and order them. Mounting is free (if rims off the bike).
By the time you add shipping and mounting, it works out the same when Aurora has a sale. Plus it is a good idea to support your local dealer or soon you may not have a local dealer.
Title: Re: Buying tires online
Post by: Trwhouse on August 01, 2013, 04:07:52 PM
Hi there,
I highly recommend Competition Accessories (compacc.com) as well.
Great service, great prices, FAST and free shipping.
I just bought a set of Michelin Pilots, two HJC helmets and more and was thrilled with this place.
I bought from them before and can't recommend them highly enough.  :)

Now whatever you do, AVOID Bike Bandit. Long shipping times, long order processing times and poor service.

Good luck man.

Yours,
Trwhouse    :)