[s-cars] Gislaved now tire follow up - how I got a deal!

[chris chambers]

Gentz,

after doing alot of research and finding alot of praise I opted for the
Gislaved Nordfrost tires. These tires have consistently ranked highly
in tests/reviews.

The local Discount tire had them in stock, quoted me $85 ea. which was
better than Greg Galinsky had quoted, and they were already here so I
wouldn't have to pay for shipping.

My research confirmed that General Altimax Artic is the same tire
as the Gislaved Nordfrost. Continental owns both General and Gislaved,
has reporteddly confirmed they are the same tire and the local Discount
tire rep agreed with this.

Conincidentally Discount Tire asks $85 for either tire, while the 
Tire rack currently has the General Altimax Artic 195-65-15 for $57.
With printouts in hand from Discount Tire and Tire rack's websites 
I asked for a price match and received one.

Including mounting and balancing total cost for 4 new Gislaved
Nordfrost 5 tires was $297.68

Hope this info helps anyone else shopping for snow tires.

Chris

 

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