Re: Local Shops, Was Re: Wire Wheel Woes (NO LBC content)

["R. C. Brown" <rcbrown@lucent.com>]

Although Shawn had the original tube problem with Discount Tire 
(a large chain) they can be just as helpful as a small shop. Just 
do business with the regularly and develop a rapport with the staff.
Yes the staff does turn over, but usually in each store there is some 
level of stability. I have Discount Tire tires on two Sprites, and my 
Maxima. 
Last month I approached Discount Tire to DONATE a set of tires 
for the Sprite our local club (Midwest Region AHCA) is raffling off in 
Septmeber. Not only did they donate the tires, but mounted, balanced 
(asking if I only wanted weights on the back to preserve the look) and 
included their replacement policy. All my Sprite wheels are not 
wires but I doubt that the tubes would be an issue.
Don't assume that all large chains stores are not LBC freindly.
Bob