Tire Mount + Balance Place? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Ruhk · 2007-10-23, 12:01 PM

Hello everyone! I have a set of new tires that I would like mounted and balanced on my WRX rims (off the car). Where is a recommend place I can take them to have this work done in the Reno, Carson, Gardnerville area?

I apologize if this has been answered. Sometimes I am a bit of a bonehead when it comes to searching

Oh and the last set I had this done was at Les Schwab a couple years ago (parents always went there and I am a bit naive) and there was some slight vibration due to improper balance at around 120mph. I guess their balance thingy only goes up to 85?

Thx!

MattR · 2007-10-23, 12:06 PM

I've always had good luck with the Big O tires on Mae Anne and McCarran in NW Reno, Or Sid's alignment and Tire on 4th Street in Reno.

MattR · 2007-10-23, 12:07 PM

Oh you're in Carson....Go to Costco and see Andy!!! They do good.

Kevin M · 2007-10-23, 12:09 PM

Costco can only mount tires you buy at Costco now.

Unless Andy is super awesome.

sperry · 2007-10-23, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Costco can only mount tires you buy at Costco now.

Unless Andy is super awesome.

Walmart on the other hand will do it for like $5/tire... the problem is their equipment couldn't put a Falken Azenis on a 17" wheel... paying $20/tire > inept workers w/ old equipment.

Kevin M · 2007-10-23, 12:19 PM

True dat.

Ruhk · 2007-10-23, 12:51 PM

I am looking for quality mount + balance and am willing to pay/travel for it.

Thx for the suggestions! Much appreciated

Big O on Mae Anne! I think my depressing attempt at searching did squeeze out that place. hehe

zpeed · 2007-10-23, 01:40 PM

I use SID

Dean · 2007-10-23, 02:08 PM

Try Big-O in Carson. they should have decent equipment.

Make sure you ask for a dynamic balance and check to make sure there are weights on the inner lip and either outer lip or behind the spokes.

Anything less is just a static balance.

I have not been ecstatic with Sid's guy's work recently.

bxracer69 · 2007-10-23, 02:14 PM

yeah.... sid screwed up my alignment in the spring... needless to say i wasnt thrilled.

MikeK · 2007-10-23, 05:21 PM

I used Rusty at C+C for the last 2 sets I had mounted

WRX06TR · 2007-10-23, 06:09 PM

Emily went into the Carson Costco and they balanced her wheels and mounted them...I have never heard of the policy that you can only mount tires that are purchased there. I think it is like $15.

cody · 2007-10-23, 08:54 PM

Sid couldn't figure out how to align my car either. Corey figured it out though.

Bob Danger · 2007-10-23, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Corey figured it out though.

MPREZIV · 2007-10-24, 06:38 AM

Who's this "Corey" guy?

name on my shirt says "C-O-R-Y"...

cody · 2007-10-24, 07:28 AM

I know, I realized that last night. But alas, Bob had already quoted me. Sorry Dude.

MPREZIV · 2007-10-24, 10:10 AM

No problem Codey!

cody · 2007-10-24, 10:27 AM

I know we look so much alike and all, but it's always funny to me when people call me Cory by accident. I've even got PM's meant for you.

Kavid · 2007-10-29, 03:33 PM

I have went with SID's on 4th street in Reno for many years now. No problems so far...

2007-10-23, 12:01 PM	#1
Ruhk EJ18 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Carson Posts: 29 Car: 06 WRX VF39	Tire Mount + Balance Place? Hello everyone! I have a set of new tires that I would like mounted and balanced on my WRX rims (off the car). Where is a recommend place I can take them to have this work done in the Reno, Carson, Gardnerville area? I apologize if this has been answered. Sometimes I am a bit of a bonehead when it comes to searching Oh and the last set I had this done was at Les Schwab a couple years ago (parents always went there and I am a bit naive) and there was some slight vibration due to improper balance at around 120mph. I guess their balance thingy only goes up to 85? Thx!

2007-10-23, 12:06 PM	#2
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I've always had good luck with the Big O tires on Mae Anne and McCarran in NW Reno, Or Sid's alignment and Tire on 4th Street in Reno. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-10-23, 12:07 PM	#3
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Oh you're in Carson....Go to Costco and see Andy!!! They do good. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-10-23, 12:09 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Costco can only mount tires you buy at Costco now. Unless Andy is super awesome. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-10-23, 12:19 PM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	True dat. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-10-23, 12:51 PM	#7
Ruhk EJ18 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Carson Posts: 29 Car: 06 WRX VF39	I am looking for quality mount + balance and am willing to pay/travel for it. Thx for the suggestions! Much appreciated Big O on Mae Anne! I think my depressing attempt at searching did squeeze out that place. hehe

2007-10-23, 01:40 PM	#8
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	I use SID

2007-10-23, 02:08 PM	#9
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Try Big-O in Carson. they should have decent equipment. Make sure you ask for a dynamic balance and check to make sure there are weights on the inner lip and either outer lip or behind the spokes. Anything less is just a static balance. I have not been ecstatic with Sid's guy's work recently. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2007-10-23 at 02:11 PM.

2007-10-23, 02:14 PM	#10
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	yeah.... sid screwed up my alignment in the spring... needless to say i wasnt thrilled. __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2007-10-23, 05:21 PM	#11
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	I used Rusty at C+C for the last 2 sets I had mounted

2007-10-23, 06:09 PM	#12
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	Emily went into the Carson Costco and they balanced her wheels and mounted them...I have never heard of the policy that you can only mount tires that are purchased there. I think it is like $15.

2007-10-23, 08:54 PM	#13
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Sid couldn't figure out how to align my car either. Corey figured it out though. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-10-24, 06:38 AM	#15
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Who's this "Corey" guy? name on my shirt says "C-O-R-Y"... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-10-24, 07:28 AM	#16
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I know, I realized that last night. But alas, Bob had already quoted me. Sorry Dude. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-10-24, 10:10 AM	#17
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	No problem Codey! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-10-24, 10:27 AM	#18
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I know we look so much alike and all, but it's always funny to me when people call me Cory by accident. I've even got PM's meant for you. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-10-29, 03:33 PM	#19
Kavid EJ22 Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 156 Car: 09 Impreza 2.5i Sedan No Turbo I Want My WRX Back!	I have went with SID's on 4th street in Reno for many years now. No problems so far... __________________ No Regrets, Live Life

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