[threezero]

did a search and see that many of you guys manage to brought tires from discounttiredirect and than have them shipped to pt.roberts

I'm trying to do the same thing except i can't find a way to pay if i'm not using a american credit card or us paypal account?

I'm trying to pay with either my canadian mastercard or a HK visa but couldn't figure out how to.

when i get to the payment step i'm instructed to put in a us billing address or else it doesn't work....

also the name field for shipping isn't long enough to put my full name (first and middle) to make sure sumone else with the same name doesn't pick up my stuff at pt.roberts...

how did u guys order? did u have to have a us credit card? don't want to go through tireracks cause the tires i want is 40$ more expensive at tirerack lol

[TomBox_N]

There is an amazing invention called the telephone. Use it.
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[saveth]

By telephone he means to call your cc company and add an alternate billing address.
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[hirevtuner]

why ship it when u can drive there (40 minute trip) they can install it for u and have a better chance at not getting taxed

[threezero]

why ship it when u can drive there (40 minute trip) they can install it for u and have a better chance at not getting taxed

because the rims that i'm going to put the tires on isn't on the car yet

[JqC]

I was on the phone with DTD yesterday. I just put in my canadian address, but under state I just put WA and my shipping zip as my billing zip. They don't really care, the guy over the phone said it the order will still process. I think all they care about are the numbers on the credit card.

For your name, put in only your middle initial if the whole name won't fit.

[threezero]

^^ thanks thanks will try that later.

For the name tsb said that the package has to show the exact name that was register. Would it be ok with just the middle name as initial?

What are the chance someone else with the same name will pick up my stuff? What do they check when you go pick up your stuff? Just the name or name + phone number or whatever? It sucks to have a very common name.
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[JqC]

For me they just asked for my name and i think my DL as well...
I would call them tomorrow morning to clarify though.

[too_slow]

This is what I did last year:

-called up Discounttire in Tullalip (30min drive from the border.. 1 exit before the Seattle Premium Outlet) and asked them to price match the tires that I wanted on Tirerack
-Made an appointment to have the tires installed on the following week
-Drove down, they swapped the tires + balanced it
-25,000kms later (yes I drive a lot), the tires are still awesome :D

I'll be ordering some winter tires from them soon. Micheline currently has a $70 off thing if you buy 4 tires at the same time. It's stupid how the same tires (X-ice2) cost $50 more (EACH) in Canada (Costco)..

P.S. There's a bestbuy and starbucks right across from discounttire. I played MW2 on the PS3 demo machines until my car was ready! :thumbsup:

[TRDood]

Usually DTD is cheaper than the retail store. And they beat their own prices!

Factor in the cost for installation though. I was told that if you buy from retail store, mount and balance are free, but after PM, it will be something like $8 each.

Note: dont buy the tire warranty. They are not valid in Canada.
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[alex.w *//]

This is what I did last year:

-called up Discounttire in Tullalip (30min drive from the border.. 1 exit before the Seattle Premium Outlet) and asked them to price match the tires that I wanted on Tirerack
-Made an appointment to have the tires installed on the following week
-Drove down, they swapped the tires + balanced it
-25,000kms later (yes I drive a lot), the tires are still awesome :D

I'll be ordering some winter tires from them soon. Micheline currently has a $70 off thing if you buy 4 tires at the same time. It's stupid how the same tires (X-ice2) cost $50 more (EACH) in Canada (Costco)..

P.S. There's a bestbuy and starbucks right across from discounttire. I played MW2 on the PS3 demo machines until my car was ready! :thumbsup:

to qualify for $70 mir, you need to have there care one credit card

[alex.w *//]

ordered 4 wheels from them yesterday. shipping to blaine, will let you guys know if i will get taxed and how much.

[keifun]

umm you sure?


Ive ordered tires from them online many times. You can separately fill in the billing and mailing address. Plus they take all canadian credit cards. so yeah.

I get them shipped to Blaine, WA instead of Pt. Roberts.
In the end, its still cheaper than buying locally.

[shenmecar]

I spoke to Matt from discount tire direct on the phone to order sway bars, i told him i want to ship to a warehouse in point roberts and he had everything set up for me. He'll ask you for your credit card over the phone. Best to give them a call.

[ilvtofu]

I got my rims and tires from DTD the regular DT website wouldn't let me complete my order but direct went through fine for some reason haha

[threezero]

went ahead and ordered thru direct website. Though everything went through fine but got an email a little later saying they want to speak to me in person. LOL guess i can't avoid making the call than.

[trd2343]

I was wondering, if I'm going to declare my tires at the border (I'm not a good liar), would it still be cheaper to install the tires down in the states or bring it up and mount it here?

I thought TireRack was the place you get tires from if you're getting them in the states, but it seems that actually most of you here go for DTD instead. Are the deals better at DTD?

Besides DTD and TireRack, are there any more places I should check out? Besides Walmart, Costco, etc.

[BoySupra604]

I've found a way that you can pay less tax when crossing over the border by trial and error through discount tire direct.

1. Order your tires over the phone to DTD in Bellingham and put a resonable deposit on the tires you want to order eg.. 2 tires worth $500 put a $175 deposit

2.Drive down to Bellingham and pick up in person and pay full amount ($500) and have them print out a separate invoice for your deposit return and have them write on it $175 in store discount ect ect.

3. Drive back up to the Border tell the official you paid $325 for your tires and show your receipt with your discount and pay your taxes and off you go.

[Tapioca]

I was wondering, if I'm going to declare my tires at the border (I'm not a good liar), would it still be cheaper to install the tires down in the states or bring it up and mount it here?


Discount Tire charges $15 per tire for mounting and balancing. They say it's a "lifetime" charge, but obviously you're not going to go down there just to get them rotated - good for residents, but meaningless to us.

I just had some tires installed last month and I wasn't charged anything after declaring the total value (CBSA asked for it.) You'll only get charged HST anyway because anything that is mandatory to a car's operation (like regular tires) is duty exempt.

[hirevtuner]

i bought their 3 yr tire/wheel warranty and this summer one my the tires had a nail stuck in it and was told by the local shop that the whole tire had to be replaced, called discount tire and just charged me $15 for the labor but got a new tire, so buying the warranty was worth it for me

[christiankirana]

try here http://www.tiresdirect.net/search.cfm ...

[threezero]

end up placing my order with tirerack instead..... discount tire direct didn't have any of my tires available and don't update their stock listing on the site either =\

[krazynuck]

I placed an order friday and going to go pick up my tires in Pt.Roberts from DTD i called a sales rep and he matched a price for me and gave me the shipping free still too

was very wasy and took like 5 minutes to complete....how much is shipping with tirerack?

[threezero]

I placed an order friday and going to go pick up my tires in Pt.Roberts from DTD i called a sales rep and he matched a price for me and gave me the shipping free still too

was very wasy and took like 5 minutes to complete....how much is shipping with tirerack?

$118 for me but tirerack had my tire listed cheaper than DTD. comes out to be 48$ more expensive than DTD but hey at least they have it in stock (thats what their website say i hope the inventory they have on the site is updated)

Cross my fingers and hope ALL of my tires will arrive.

[too_slow]

You should call the Discount tire store to pricematch discounttire direct or Tirerack.
The store that I usually go to is this one:
Discount Tire Co- more info »

2721 171st Pl NE, Marysville, WA, United States
+1 360-652-3198 () ‎ 3.9 mi N

It's the exit right before the Seattle Premium Outlets.

I'm actually thinking of doing a road trip to Portland over the next long weekend to pick up the tires (save on taxes!!) Group buy? LOL

[nns]

You'll only get charged HST anyway because anything that is mandatory to a car's operation (like regular tires) is duty exempt.

Do you mind referencing where this is from?

Is it regardless of whether they're mounted on your car, or if they're in your trunk?

[trd2343]

Bump, I would like to know this too ^

[TypeRNammer]

One more question to add.

Do you declare the value of the tires only or the shipped price??
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[mugentsx]

^ price before shipping in usd

[Tapioca]

Do you mind referencing where this is from?

Is it regardless of whether they're mounted on your car, or if they're in your trunk?

Hmmm, I couldn't quite find the exact reference (I may have misquoted), but this reference should suffice. From CBSA's website under "repairs/alterations to motor vehicle/vessel/aircraft"


Repairs or alterations to your vehicle/ vessel/aircraft

If you intend to have repairs or alterations made to your vehicle/vessel/aircraft outside Canada, check with the CBSA for information before you leave. Under customs legislation, the CBSA can no longer consider your vehicle, vessel or aircraft to be Canadian-made if you increase its value, improve its condition or have it modified outside Canada. As a result, you may have to pay duty and the goods and services tax (GST) or harmonized sales tax (HST) on the entire value of the vehicle/vessel/aircraft when you bring it back.

No duty will apply to the value of the repairs or alterations made to your vehicle/vessel/aircraft in the United States, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, Israel or another Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement beneficiary when it is re-imported into Canada; however, the GST/HST will apply.

Emergency repairs can be made to your vehicle/vessel/aircraft while you are travelling outside the country to ensure your safe return to Canada. However, to be eligible for this special provision, be sure to declare the value of all repairs and replacement parts when you return to Canada with the vehicle.

Transport Canada also has requirements for vehicles that are extensively modified. For more information, contact Transport Canada's Registrar of Imported Vehicles at 1-888-848-8240.

http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5056-eng.html#s2x7

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

still need to pay mounting and balancing

[JqC]

No duty will apply to the value of the repairs or alterations made to your vehicle/vessel/aircraft in the United States, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, Israel or another Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement beneficiary when it is re-imported into Canada; however, the GST/HST will apply.


So what defines an alteration or repair in the eyes of the CBSA? Does the vehicle have to be out of commission initially for the change to be deemed a repair?
And alterations? Does that mean the tires have to change the manner in which the vehicle operates?
I always thought tires were just wear-and-tear items.

Hmmm and they mention the word "re-import." I'm not sure if simply driving your car across the border, then coming back counts as re-importing. Sounds like you have to export your car first to count as a re-import.

[CRS]

You should call the Discount tire store to pricematch discounttire direct or Tirerack.
The store that I usually go to is this one:
Discount Tire Co- more info »

2721 171st Pl NE, Marysville, WA, United States
+1 360-652-3198 () ‎ 3.9 mi N

It's the exit right before the Seattle Premium Outlets.

I'm actually thinking of doing a road trip to Portland over the next long weekend to pick up the tires (save on taxes!!) Group buy? LOL

I wonder if they carry Continental ExtremeWinterContact...

And why don't you use the one from Bellingham?

918 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 647-0583

Looks like they don't have them but may be able to order them...

Any specific reason why you use that one instead of the two closer ones?

[CRS]

Does anyone know what kind of taxes I'm going to have to pay if I buy tires from Discount Tire Co?

*Edit:
Found out that tires are tax exempt. Excellent.

[threezero]

Does anyone know what kind of taxes I'm going to have to pay if I buy tires from Discount Tire Co?

*Edit:
Found out that tires are tax exempt. Excellent.

just went to pt.robert few days ago to pick up my tires. if you are talking about tax exempt on the canadian side than your wrong. i got charged HST. But the guy at the counter only charge me for 2 tires cause he didn't flip the page on the 2 page invoice i gave him so its all good;)

[CRS]

just went to pt.robert few days ago to pick up my tires. if you are talking about tax exempt on the canadian side than your wrong. i got charged HST. But the guy at the counter only charge me for 2 tires cause he didn't flip the page on the 2 page invoice i gave him so its all good;)

Very nice.

Hahaha and you're right, I should specify. No taxes when you buy at the shop but will probably have to pay taxes/duties at the border.

[TypeRNammer]

Looking at both TSB shipping and The letter carrier, TSB is just pure rape if I ship my tires/rims there.

Do you guys have any problems the TLC when it comes to shipping tires/rims? Their prices seem very attractive.

[nns]

Very nice.

Hahaha and you're right, I should specify. No taxes when you buy at the shop but will probably have to pay taxes/duties at the border.

I was at Discount Tire yesterday and I paid taxes on my tires. Was I not suppose to? Didn't pay any when crossing the border back though.

[CRS]

I was at Discount Tire yesterday and I paid taxes on my tires. Was I not suppose to? Didn't pay any when crossing the border back though.

What percentage did you pay?

[nns]

About 8%.

[CRS]

About 8%.

8.5%

http://www.cob.org/services/business/taxes.aspx

Here's the PDF explaining taxes:
http://dor.wa.gov/docs/Pubs/ExciseTax/RetailSales_UseTax/RetailSales.pdf

Hmm now I'm a little confused. I think if you're shipping you're exempt from taxes but if you're not, you'll have to pay taxes.

Did you go the one in Bellingham?

[nns]

If it matters, I went to the Discount Tire in Burlington, not Bellingham.

AFAIK, BC residents are not exempt from paying taxes in Wa. state. http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/07/16/1529121/judge-suspends-sales-tax-exemption.html

[roastpuff]

Looking at both TSB shipping and The letter carrier, TSB is just pure rape if I ship my tires/rims there.

Do you guys have any problems the TLC when it comes to shipping tires/rims? Their prices seem very attractive.

Don't like the fact that TLC may leave your tires outside... and that they are quite disorganized. What's an extra $2 per tire?

[dink]

At the time i bought my RT615's from them (February 2010)... the only credit card they accepted from Canadians was American Express. So shipping address was to Pt Roberts and billing address was my home address in Burnaby.

[CRS]

If it matters, I went to the Discount Tire in Burlington, not Bellingham.

AFAIK, BC residents are not exempt from paying taxes in Wa. state. http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/07/16/1529121/judge-suspends-sales-tax-exemption.html

Out of curiosity, did you have them install them as well?

If so, what was the cost?

[nns]

Yea, I had them install it. $16/tire, $64 total.

Tirerack has my tires $10 cheaper. I'm wondering if I can call DT and have them price match and return the difference over the phone.

[CRS]

I just called them yesterday to see if they could order me some tires. Dealt with a guy named "Ricky" who said that he'll call me today morning. I hope he calls back before 12 otherwise I'll have to go follow up.

They are backordered until like mid Nov. Lame.

Time to call the other three.

[CRS]

Just FYI,

They discount tire co takes into account shipping when price matching.

And I ended up ordering form the Burlington store since the Bellingham store said it would be Mid Nov till I got them but Burlington said it would be 3-5 Business days.

[StealthFighter]

Just FYI,

They discount tire co takes into account shipping when price matching.

And I ended up ordering form the Burlington store since the Bellingham store said it would be Mid Nov till I got them but Burlington said it would be 3-5 Business days.

discount tire carries extremewintercontact? i'm giving them a call then.

[CRS]

discount tire carries extremewintercontact? i'm giving them a call then.

They do not carry them per se but they can order it for you.

I was quoted 560.10 for all 4 tires + install. I gave them a 50 dollar deposit. Did the tirerack 97/tire match then they included shipping of 12 dollars each. So like 110/tire.

[StealthFighter]

They do not carry them per se but they can order it for you.

I was quoted 560.10 for all 4 tires + install. I gave them a 50 dollar deposit. Did the tirerack 97/tire match then they included shipping of 12 dollars each. So like 110/tire.

$110 for which size conti?

[CRS]

$110 for which size conti?

205/55/16 and they are now backordered for another two weeks.

I think I might just order them from tirerack and avoid the taxes (8.5) and have them installed in the states.

Ship to blaine, pick up and install.

It is cheaper than having them ordered from discount tire co because they take into account shipping when price matching. Going to call in tomorrow or sat to cancel my order.

97x4 = 388 + shipping to blaine (51.34) = 439.34
439.34 x conversion rate x 2.5 MC rate = around 455

Then I picking up from Hagen's is like 4x3.5= 14

455+14= 469

Installation is like 16/tire? 16x4=64

469+64=533

[StealthFighter]

205/55/16 and they are now backordered for another two weeks.

I think I might just order them from tirerack and avoid the taxes (8.5) and have them installed in the states.

Ship to blaine, pick up and install.

It is cheaper than having them ordered from discount tire co because they take into account shipping when price matching. Going to call in tomorrow or sat to cancel my order.

97x4 = 388 + shipping to blaine (51.34) = 439.34
439.34 x conversion rate x 2.5 MC rate = around 455

Then I picking up from Hagen's is like 4x3.5= 14

455+14= 469

Installation is like 16/tire? 16x4=64

469+64=533

i might as well just order from tire rack since the washington taxes would be ~$40-50. my size is backordered too for 2 weeks.

wouldn't hagens consider the 4 tires as one package and just go by weight . so it would be $5 (45-100lbs)

thanks saving me the time on figuring out everything.

[CRS]

i might as well just order from tire rack since the washington taxes would be ~$40-50. my size is backordered too for 2 weeks.

wouldn't hagens consider the 4 tires as one package and just go by weight . so it would be $5 (45-100lbs)

thanks saving me the time on figuring out everything.

:werd:

All the better.

I'll let you know when my tires come in or what not. If yours comes in before mine, tell me how your story goes.

Where are you planning to have them installed?

[Meowjin]

anyone have any experience with the michilen sport A/S?

What's a good brand to go for that's cheaper? it's 923 after install and balance :(

[oldcracker]

i might as well just order from tire rack since the washington taxes would be ~$40-50. my size is backordered too for 2 weeks.

wouldn't hagens consider the 4 tires as one package and just go by weight . so it would be $5 (45-100lbs)

thanks saving me the time on figuring out everything.

they consider 4 tires as 4 packages because it comes in 4

[StealthFighter]

:werd:

All the better.

I'll let you know when my tires come in or what not. If yours comes in before mine, tell me how your story goes.

Where are you planning to have them installed?

i only have one set of wheels right now, so i'm going to wait until it gets cold enough and just get them swapped in vancouver.

they consider 4 tires as 4 packages because it comes in 4

that sucks. oh well, better than paying the canadian price for tires.

[Meowjin]

how much does it cost to get tires mounted here? I'm contemplating just going to discount tire. IF I order from tirerack the tires are 750 with shipping + there is a 70 dollar rebate http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/sp_events/mi/2010/10/M077_Michelin_TR.pdf

but If I buy from discount tire it's 900 fully mounted balanced warrantied etc...

[CRS]

Better question is where can you mount/balance the tires in the states but not buy your tires from that store?

[nns]

Discount Tire. I don't think they care where you buy your tires from. It's still a service they provide.

[CRS]

Discount Tire. I don't think they care where you buy your tires from. It's still a service they provide.

Speaking of Discount Tire, they said they would call me back to return my deposit of 50 dollars and I have yet to hear anything.

I'm going to give them a few days and if they do not, I will give them back. If there isn't an immediate solution, I'm going to dispute the charge on my CC.

And I went to the Costco in Burlington but it seemed like they don't mount + balance tires that aren't bought at Costco. Seemed odd to me...?

[CRS]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=495845

Holy crap, 10/tire with mount and balance.

But then again... It's walmart... :lol

[CRS]

Mother eff, delayed again.

[TheSalesman]

Those mail in rebates are only good for residents of the US from what I found...

[keifun]

^not all. Theres a yokohama tire rebate on Discount Tire Direct thats valid for both US and Canadian residents.

[CRS]

Michelin should be valid too because we have the same rebate here.

$70 off when you get set of 4.

[threezero]

^not all. Theres a yokohama tire rebate on Discount Tire Direct thats valid for both US and Canadian residents.

where is this rebate? my dad is going to get a set of yoko next week

[TheSalesman]

Michelin should be valid too because we have the same rebate here.

$70 off when you get set of 4.

hmmm really? damn.
I guess it was just for the tires I was looking at. It said for residents of the US only. Especially the ones where they give you a pre paid MC or Visa.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

hmmm really? damn.
I guess it was just for the tires I was looking at. It said for residents of the US only. Especially the ones where they give you a pre paid MC or Visa.

thats what i thought too, only US residents...

hmm weird

[TheSalesman]

thats what i thought too, only US residents...

hmm weird

I just checked the 2 mail in rebates on the DTD site and both forms say it's for US residents only.

[Szeto]

$630 FOR conti ewc for 215/60/16 all in, fair deal?

[StealthFighter]

Mother eff, delayed again.

my size conti EWC are backordered. the guy said it would take about 8-10 weeks to get a new shipment. he recommended michelin x-ice xi2, so i got those instead. rather have tires ready than have to wait until January.


I wonder if I can use this rebate.
http://www.michelinpromo.ca/Fall2010MICHELIN_ENG.pdf

if not i can get the american rebate sent to hagens. spent 3 bucks for $70.

[CRS]

I just changed my order from tirerack from the extremewintercontacts to XI2.

Either way, i'm sure I'll be satisfied with the results.

As for the rebate, I think you need to have a US BILLING address vice a US shipping address.

Though you may want to give Michelin a call to find out personally if the Canadian one works.

[7seven]

I ordered a set of X-ice2 from Tirerack on Wednesday morning, and just got a email confirming they arrived in Blaine, pretty quick service.

[CRS]

I ordered a set of X-ice2 from Tirerack on Wednesday morning, and just got a email confirming they arrived in Blaine, pretty quick service.

:lol

Getting mine this weekend from Blaine.

Are you using Hagen's as well? They have some weird online thing now...

42lbs per package ftw!

P.S. Did they call you?

[TypeRNammer]

I'm picking up my general tires from tsb sometime this week when it arrives.
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[7seven]

:lol

Getting mine this weekend from Blaine.

Are you using Hagen's as well? They have some weird online thing now...

42lbs per package ftw!

P.S. Did they call you?

Yup, I used Hagen's went this afternoon, I got 17" X-Ice 2. They emailed me and Tirerack shipped my 4 tires in 2 packages, so Hagen's only charged me for 2 packages. I saw some other tires lying around that were shipped individually, so some people might get charged for 4 packages.

Canadian customs didn't even charge me any taxes, I just declared everything and the chick told me just go and have a nice day.

[CRS]

Yup, I used Hagen's went this afternoon, I got 17" X-Ice 2. They emailed me and Tirerack shipped my 4 tires in 2 packages, so Hagen's only charged me for 2 packages. I saw some other tires lying around that were shipped individually, so some people might get charged for 4 packages.

Canadian customs didn't even charge me any taxes, I just declared everything and the chick told me just go and have a nice day.

You lucky SOB!

I had mine shipped in 2 packages too hence the weight of 42lbs each according to UPS.

[StealthFighter]

Yup, I used Hagen's went this afternoon, I got 17" X-Ice 2. They emailed me and Tirerack shipped my 4 tires in 2 packages, so Hagen's only charged me for 2 packages. I saw some other tires lying around that were shipped individually, so some people might get charged for 4 packages.

Canadian customs didn't even charge me any taxes, I just declared everything and the chick told me just go and have a nice day.

i ordered my xi2 close to the same time as you. they were on the same truck to hagens. 17" too.

planning to pick up on tues or wed.

[CRS]

i ordered my xi2 close to the same time as you. they were on the same truck to hagens. 17" too.

planning to pick up on tues or wed.

Are you having them install it in the states?

OR are you just going to bring it back up?

If you're installing, where are you heading to?

Only asking because I'm planning on picking up on Sat.

[UFO]

jcwhitney.com has General Arctic Altimax which are a very well regarded winter tire, especially for the money. They price match with competitors, and ship direct to Canada for a very reasonable cost (~$40-50 usd for set of 4 tires). The kicker, their shipping cost to Canada INCLUDES HST and enviro fees and what not, no idea how they do this. But on a set of 4, HST would usually run you $40+

I can get a set of 4 in 175/65/14 for about $280cdn all shipped to my door, including tax. For reference Canadian Tire sells the same tire in my size at about $130/tire reg price, plus tax of course.

I'm not sure what other brands and models they carry, but may be worth a look for those who are still thinking of ordering.

[TheSalesman]

I bought 2 sets of tires from discount tire and they ended up shipping me the wrong set. So I called them and they gave me a credit back for the price of 1 tire. I kept the set because they were similar. They sent me falken 512 instead of the 912 that I ordered.

[StealthFighter]

Are you having them install it in the states?

OR are you just going to bring it back up?

If you're installing, where are you heading to?

Only asking because I'm planning on picking up on Sat.

i only have one set of wheels right now, so i'm planning on bringing them back and swapping them when it gets cold enough.


are you getting yours installed at discount tire?

[CRS]

i only have one set of wheels right now, so i'm planning on bringing them back and swapping them when it gets cold enough.


are you getting yours installed at discount tire?

Yeah, I think I'm going to have to do that.

Weather said it will be snowing too! Trying to find other places other than Discount tire co.

[StealthFighter]

did you try to book a time with discount tire?

there's a Les Schwab in bellingham across from bellis fair on meridian street. there's also sears and walmart, but i don't know if any of them are any good.


i don't think costco will do it, but you can always try. they told me that if you want them installed the same day it's best to go first thing in the morning. since it's really busy right now.

[alex.w *//]

aite tires shipped to the letter carrier friday. The only thing i hate about letter carrier is they store tires outside. Anyone can steal your tires. Theres no gate protecting and nobody watching and plus its WET on the inside the tire.

Drove up the point roberts border, guard asked me how much the tires were (i didn't get the receipt so i just claimed $210). He looked at me looked at my passport and said OK your good to go

[CRS]

did you try to book a time with discount tire?

there's a Les Schwab in bellingham across from bellis fair on meridian street. there's also sears and walmart, but i don't know if any of them are any good.


i don't think costco will do it, but you can always try. they told me that if you want them installed the same day it's best to go first thing in the morning. since it's really busy right now.

Bellingham seems pretty booked however Burlington has a very open schedule.

I think I'll give Les Schwab a call tomorrow and see how much things are going to cost first.

[FreakNasty]

picked up my tires from post office. Tire Rack! woooo

[TypeRNammer]

aite tires shipped to the letter carrier friday. The only thing i hate about letter carrier is they store tires outside. Anyone can steal your tires. Theres no gate protecting and nobody watching and plus its WET on the inside the tire.

Drove up the point roberts border, guard asked me how much the tires were (i didn't get the receipt so i just claimed $210). He looked at me looked at my passport and said OK your good to go

Always bring a receipt, I got in shit last time cause I was in a rush to pick up an item:rofl:

[CRS]

Les Schwab costs $156 for all 4 tires.

Ridiculous.

[StealthFighter]

wow $156. what a freaking ripoff. what are you planning to do? go to discount tire in burlington?


i picked mine up today. hagens charged me $10. i got taxed though. no duty. jealous of 7seven.

[CRS]

wow $156. what a freaking ripoff. what are you planning to do? go to discount tire in burlington?


i picked mine up today. hagens charged me $10. i got taxed though. no duty. jealous of 7seven.

No duty makes sense because of the free trade agreement in place for NA.

Taxes though of 12%, yikes! How much did that turn out to be?

And yes, planning to go to Burlington and just install it there and shop around when they are installing.

[TypeRNammer]

Just crossed back from point Roberts. Didn't get taxed. Declared 344 dollars :)
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[StealthFighter]

i just picked the wrong window. i knew it before i even got the the window. the lineup was 5 minutes, so not long enough to pick a lane. but the lane i chose, the guy took his time. the lane next to me, people were flying by. the guy in front of my got taxed, i got taxed. 50 and some-aught bucks.

[TypeRNammer]

i just picked the wrong window. i knew it before i even got the the window. the lineup was 5 minutes, so not long enough to pick a lane. but the lane i chose, the guy took his time. the lane next to me, people were flying by. the guy in front of my got taxed, i got taxed. 50 and some-aught bucks.

When i was coming back, it was single lane and 30+ cars waiting to cross.

[StealthFighter]

When i was coming back, it was single lane and 30+ cars waiting to cross.

30 cars at point roberts? that's crazy. they were so busy they probably just let everyone through.

i went to peace arch. tons of customs agents working. enough resources available.

[d1]

Bump!

General question regarding tire/wheel sizes: Is there a way to find out the width of the wheel without knowing the brand/model? The wheels are mounted on 285/30zr20 tires right now and I want to know if 255/35ZR20 tires would fit on there without problem? Reason being the 285 tires are on backorder but I want to get the tires a.s.a.p.

[roastpuff]

Check on the back of the wheel, it should list what size it is.

Do you have it with you or is it being sold somewhere?

[RevRav]

i picked mine up today. hagens charged me $10. i got taxed though. no duty. jealous of 7seven.
Sounds like the xi2 was made within North America then. Thanks :thumbsup:

[d1]

Check on the back of the wheel, it should list what size it is.

Do you have it with you or is it being sold somewhere?

I have it downstairs. I'll check in a bit but I just want to make sure a 255 would fit without overstretching..

[roastpuff]

I have it downstairs. I'll check in a bit but I just want to make sure a 255 would fit without overstretching..

A 255 should fit from 8.5" to 10" so you should be fine. 285 is usually on 10" or 9.5"

[d1]

Just checked. It's a 10.5" so 255 = no?

If it makes any difference the tires on there are 285/30zr20 and the ones I'm looking at are 255/35zr20

[RevRav]

285/30R20 = 10-11" Rim Width Range
255/35R20 = 8.5-10" Rim Width Range

If yours are 10.5...I would say no.

[roastpuff]

It'll stretch a little bit, it'll be fine. Considering what others have done (215 on a 9" wheel anyone?) a .5" stretch isn't much.

[d1]

Thanks a bunch!

Just ordered from JC whitney - they're awesome if you find the right tire/size for your need. I paid $657(tax, duties included) shipped to my door, whereas the same tires from tire rack shipped to PR were the same price(not including tax/duties/ time to drive there).

[roastpuff]

What tires?

[RevRav]

Did you take advantage of the 15% off purchase of $150 or more coupon?
Or the free shipping on orders over $75? (probably only works for shipping within USA only)

[d1]

What tires?

Goodyear Eagle GT's

Did you take advantage of the 15% off purchase of $150 or more coupon?
Or the free shipping on orders over $75? (probably only works for shipping within USA only)

FML I forgot to check for coupons. They only allow one promo code so I got the free shipping one for now. I'm gonna call in and get them to apply the 15% deal instead.

[d1]

Just got off the live chat from their website and I gotta say they have great service. Easily accessible without having to email/call and they put in the new code without question.

[RevRav]

Glad it worked out, and saved you a few more bucks =)