any recommendations to install winter tires

carri0n m3 · 12-02-2009, 11:25 AM

any shops that people would recommend? seems like the reviews are pretty awful. anyone use the seasonal storage?

JohnnyRoaster · 12-08-2009, 11:26 PM

I have had decent luck with Town Fair tire for my other cars. I ended up getting a used set on wheels from somebody who sold out their lease. My other option was a set of Nokians from Town Fair. They are the only ones around that I know of that can get Nokians. Nokian does not have an authorized distributor in MA but Town Fair can pull them from a CT store. I ended up with Dunlop Wintersports and like them so far. It sounds like tomorrow will be my first chance to try them in some real snow.

As far as storage, I have a 40'x60' barn you can keep your other set in for a case of good beer.

Kev · 12-08-2009, 11:35 PM

Bavarian Performance Group in Winchester hands down.

dgbos · 12-09-2009, 01:12 PM

also looking - know anyone good in metrowest? Can't go to Winchester. I just need someone to take off the summers from the OEM 18's and install/balance new winters. Not very difficult so probably just take to NTB or local garage.

jaeck · 12-09-2009, 04:28 PM

I just did mine at Herbchambers Boston. I knew it is such a notorious place to get serviced but had no time to look for somewhere else. And actually, I kinda like it considering it saved my time a lot. I am not saying that they are good but okay if you think your time is more valuable than your money.

BTW how much do you guys pay for tire mounted wheel change? I replaced my 19-inch summer setup to 18-inch winter setup and paid $129.95 including balancing at Herbchambers. They said simple wheel swapping costs 69.95.

carri0n m3 · 12-10-2009, 11:52 AM

I ended up going to direct tire in natick, I got hosed, 160 bucks! To mount newly purchased alpin pa3's on stock 18's I bought seperately. They also took 2 f'n hours! But was rushed on timing to find a place near where my buddy worked so he could store the tires (thank for again for the post above on offering to help me out!!!!!). I'll never go back there again (also now that they are mounted should be like 30 bucks to balance and mount). Btw, I was really impressed with the michelin's performance in the mini nor'easter we got yesterday morning. Felt very planted and this is coming from the xDrive coupe I had last year

carri0n m3 · 12-10-2009, 11:54 AM

Also, what is herb boston's track record on servicing? I go there, didn't realize they were notorious?

JohnnyRoaster · 12-14-2009, 11:36 PM

I don't think $40 per tire is that bad if it was for mounting and balencing and installing the tires. They alway gaff you unless you buy the tires from them. I changed my own out and it was a pain in the butt. I hope you mentioned to torque the wheels to 80 pounds. I can't comment on Herb Chambers service but have been pretty happy so far with Wagner.

dgbos · 12-15-2009, 04:02 PM

I ended up going to NTB and they did not hurt anything so I am happy. Cost me $100 to mount, balance and TPMS service.

However - I did not talk to them about the proper torque.

USSEnterprise · 02-01-2010, 10:40 AM

Paid $170 at Firestone in Braintree to take out PS2s, mount and roadforce balance Blizzaks, reset TPMS on OEM 19" rims. Didn't get the alignment, postponed that for summer.

About to pick up a set of extra rims for PS2s. Anyone know if they can mount and balance tires if I bring the new rims to them without the car? That way, I can mount the wheels in my garage whenever I want.

12-02-2009, 11:25 AM	#1
carri0n m3 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 2016 x5M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	any recommendations to install winter tires any shops that people would recommend? seems like the reviews are pretty awful. anyone use the seasonal storage?
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12-08-2009, 11:26 PM	#2
JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	I have had decent luck with Town Fair tire for my other cars. I ended up getting a used set on wheels from somebody who sold out their lease. My other option was a set of Nokians from Town Fair. They are the only ones around that I know of that can get Nokians. Nokian does not have an authorized distributor in MA but Town Fair can pull them from a CT store. I ended up with Dunlop Wintersports and like them so far. It sounds like tomorrow will be my first chance to try them in some real snow. As far as storage, I have a 40'x60' barn you can keep your other set in for a case of good beer. __________________
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Bavarian Performance Group in Winchester hands down. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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dgbos Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 BSM CP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	also looking - know anyone good in metrowest? Can't go to Winchester. I just need someone to take off the summers from the OEM 18's and install/balance new winters. Not very difficult so probably just take to NTB or local garage.
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12-09-2009, 04:28 PM	#5
jaeck Course III Grad Student at the TECH 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	I just did mine at Herbchambers Boston. I knew it is such a notorious place to get serviced but had no time to look for somewhere else. And actually, I kinda like it considering it saved my time a lot. I am not saying that they are good but okay if you think your time is more valuable than your money. BTW how much do you guys pay for tire mounted wheel change? I replaced my 19-inch summer setup to 18-inch winter setup and paid $129.95 including balancing at Herbchambers. They said simple wheel swapping costs 69.95.
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carri0n m3 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 2016 x5M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	I ended up going to direct tire in natick, I got hosed, 160 bucks! To mount newly purchased alpin pa3's on stock 18's I bought seperately. They also took 2 f'n hours! But was rushed on timing to find a place near where my buddy worked so he could store the tires (thank for again for the post above on offering to help me out!!!!!). I'll never go back there again (also now that they are mounted should be like 30 bucks to balance and mount). Btw, I was really impressed with the michelin's performance in the mini nor'easter we got yesterday morning. Felt very planted and this is coming from the xDrive coupe I had last year
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12-10-2009, 11:54 AM	#7
carri0n m3 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 2016 x5M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Also, what is herb boston's track record on servicing? I go there, didn't realize they were notorious?
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12-14-2009, 11:36 PM	#8
JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	I don't think $40 per tire is that bad if it was for mounting and balencing and installing the tires. They alway gaff you unless you buy the tires from them. I changed my own out and it was a pain in the butt. I hope you mentioned to torque the wheels to 80 pounds. I can't comment on Herb Chambers service but have been pretty happy so far with Wagner. __________________
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12-15-2009, 04:02 PM	#9
dgbos Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 BSM CP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I ended up going to NTB and they did not hurt anything so I am happy. Cost me $100 to mount, balance and TPMS service. However - I did not talk to them about the proper torque.
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USSEnterprise Second Lieutenant 134 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 18 M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (3)	Paid $170 at Firestone in Braintree to take out PS2s, mount and roadforce balance Blizzaks, reset TPMS on OEM 19" rims. Didn't get the alignment, postponed that for summer. About to pick up a set of extra rims for PS2s. Anyone know if they can mount and balance tires if I bring the new rims to them without the car? That way, I can mount the wheels in my garage whenever I want.
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