Re: NTB/SEARS

[Steve Ensch <laclede@sprintmail.com>]

The price at NTB was the same as quoted by the orginal message $71, the price they
matched was $53/tire $44 + $9 shipping.  I did have to pay a flat fee of $39 to
have all four tires installed, this includes lifetime balance on the tire which I
take advantage of every 5000 or so miles and test upto the tires rated speed.



Chris Woodward wrote:

> Steve Ensch wrote:
>
> > I had a poor experience from NTB.  They matched the price of the Tire
> > Rack/Discount tire if I presented proof (EC Ad).   That was fine since the
> > tires were $44.00 plus shipping, which we agreed would be $9/tire.  So I
> > made out we'll on that.  But I paid $79 for a four wheel alignment that was
> > never performed.  I had the car up a week later and noticed a new bolt in
> > the tie rod, a stand out of the service performed on my car.  I noticed
> > though the adjustment on the tie-rod assemblies was rusted and corroded.  I
> > attempted to loosen them but to no avail.  The damn things were seized.  I
> > replaced both tie-rods and took the old pair in for evidence to get my
> > refund.  Sure enough they gave me a cash refund for the alignment job.
> > The Dunlops are very good tires for the money.
>
> Yes, I agree that NTB is probably about as bad as sears, but I haven't had any
> bad experiences there.  I have switched to a place called Butler Tire, and
> they are very professional, fast, and do excellent work.  As far as your
> mystery alignment goes, since I always feel that I am getting screwed at the
> shop (no matter which one) so I usually find an excuse to stand with the tech
> while the work is being performed.  Perhaps an annoyance to him, but I feel
> better that way.
>
> BTW, that is interesting that they will match mail order ad prices.  Did that
> price include installation?
>
> Chris
> '97 A4ta