Blizzaks on the FiST. It only took the Ford dealer 2 1/2 hours...

Kinja'd!!! "Battery Tender Unnecessary" (carac)
11/14/2014 at 17:20 • Filed to: None

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The shop I usually use was closed today. Last time I use that dealer for anything.

Anyway, ready for next week's snow.


DISCUSSION (19)


Kinja'd!!! Takuro Spirit > Battery Tender Unnecessary
11/14/2014 at 17:22

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They're probably on backwards. Blame Mike Rowe.


Kinja'd!!! Nibby > Battery Tender Unnecessary
11/14/2014 at 17:22

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Ford took 90 minutes to fix a badge on the Fusion. :|


Kinja'd!!! Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Battery Tender Unnecessary
11/14/2014 at 17:24

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I'm sorry? They spent 2,5 hours on fitting new tyres?


Kinja'd!!! Brian Silvestro > Battery Tender Unnecessary
11/14/2014 at 17:25

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Took my dealer a strangely long time as well. Not going back to a dealer to change tires.


Kinja'd!!! Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Battery Tender Unnecessary
11/14/2014 at 17:31

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My Fiat dealer seems to prefer taking the same laid back mediterranean approach to service that I would expect in Italy. I like them, so I always just schedule maintenance on days that I know nothing needs to be done quickly.


Kinja'd!!! Rico > Battery Tender Unnecessary
11/14/2014 at 20:05

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Did I miss you getting your M3 back?? I don't recall you posting that all the work was done.


Kinja'd!!! PushToStart > Brian Silvestro
11/14/2014 at 21:07

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This, except your Fiesta ST (obviously) and off-road. They saw all the mud from your RallyX and knew you wouldn't notice.


Kinja'd!!! Brian Silvestro > PushToStart
11/14/2014 at 21:35

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Kinja'd!!! Sir Halffast > Brian Silvestro
12/08/2014 at 19:23

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Costco!

(Old post, I know. Just wanted to state my love for their tire shop).

(And yes, last time I was there, they had Blizzaks).


Kinja'd!!! Brian Silvestro > Sir Halffast
12/08/2014 at 19:26

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They change tires at Costco?!?! This changes everything.


Kinja'd!!! Sir Halffast > Brian Silvestro
12/08/2014 at 19:39

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Oh hell yeah. They even have PilotSports. Most stores have a tire shop (specialization!) and usually they only carry top brands (Michelin/Bridgestone/Pirelli/Continental).


Kinja'd!!! Brian Silvestro > Sir Halffast
12/08/2014 at 19:40

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mind = blown


Kinja'd!!! Sir Halffast > Brian Silvestro
12/08/2014 at 19:43

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And, and, and... free rotations/balancing for the life of the tire (every 7k). And warrantied against premature wear-and-tear (pro rata refund/replacement option). And prices lower than TireRack or other retailers. By a lot. Install's only $15/tire.


Kinja'd!!! Brian Silvestro > Sir Halffast
12/08/2014 at 19:44

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whaaaaa jesus how did I not know of this before. Thank you for telling me.


Kinja'd!!! Sir Halffast > Brian Silvestro
12/08/2014 at 19:47

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Usually they have one brand on discount (automatic $70 off). I put Bridgestone Ecopias on my Fit for under $380 total. Could have had Pilot Sports for $450, but you know, the wallet. Also better tire wear. 15,000 miles and two rotations later, still not a single issue with their work.


Kinja'd!!! Brian Silvestro > Sir Halffast
12/08/2014 at 19:48

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That's seriously awesome.


Kinja'd!!! Sir Halffast > Brian Silvestro
12/08/2014 at 19:53

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Right now - Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport summer tires for the FiST can be had for $430 for the set plus install. So there you go. Now you know! It's the best kept secret in tires, no shitting.


Kinja'd!!! Brian Silvestro > Sir Halffast
12/08/2014 at 19:55

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I already got very aggressive summer tires for my car (Dunlop ZIIs), but now I know for the future.


Kinja'd!!! Sir Halffast > Brian Silvestro
12/08/2014 at 20:00

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Good deal. I love when I can share the miracle of Costco.