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BroadHopper · 01-14-2020, 08:55 AM

It pays to have a trusted mechanic. My goto guy, Neil Trinidad, is great! He even fix problems on my Jeep and GF Toyota that the new car dealerships have missed or couldn't fix! Never trust dealers technicians.

As for tires, I researched best tire to purchased for NE climate. In my case Nokian WRG4. Call around for best prices. TW and VIP do carry them on special order. Nearest Nokian installer is Wilson Tire in Plymouth. I choose to find the best tire for this climate rather than the cheapest I can find. OEM tires are judge by the factory bean counters.

After calling around I find the prices competitive. I also look at what comes with it, Road Hazard, balancing, rotation etc. All are free for the life if the tire.

I had mounting and balancing issues with VIP and TW. VIP would tell me that my car needs alignment. A trip to Northeast Tire prove otherwise. Because of experience I choose to purchase from Wilson and can't be happier! Buy local!

Pays to do your homework before purchase!

01-14-2020, 08:55 AM	#22
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Buyer beware! It pays to have a trusted mechanic. My goto guy, Neil Trinidad, is great! He even fix problems on my Jeep and GF Toyota that the new car dealerships have missed or couldn't fix! Never trust dealers technicians. As for tires, I researched best tire to purchased for NE climate. In my case Nokian WRG4. Call around for best prices. TW and VIP do carry them on special order. Nearest Nokian installer is Wilson Tire in Plymouth. I choose to find the best tire for this climate rather than the cheapest I can find. OEM tires are judge by the factory bean counters. After calling around I find the prices competitive. I also look at what comes with it, Road Hazard, balancing, rotation etc. All are free for the life if the tire. I had mounting and balancing issues with VIP and TW. VIP would tell me that my car needs alignment. A trip to Northeast Tire prove otherwise. Because of experience I choose to purchase from Wilson and can't be happier! Buy local! Pays to do your homework before purchase! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.