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BroadHopper · 08-25-2022, 07:36 AM

Had bad experiences with Tire Warehouse and VIP. Both don't pay attention to directional/asymmetrical tires. Both I had to return because the tires don't hold air and both give lousy alignment!

Never been to Walmart but I heard about bad experiences with them. Let the buyer beware.

Neil's Laconia Garage has the latest tire alignment machine and does a great job aligning the car. He even makes sure the steering wheel is straight! The only other place I trust was a frame alignment shop in Belmont but he retired.

As for tires, I shop online. Most online retailers have designated tire shops to mount your tires, like Tire Warehouse. I bought Nokians WRg4 online. A little pricey but all weather with a 60,000 tread life and great warranty sold me. I showed the tires to TW to see if they will indeed mount them. They will and did one better! They match the price! They were asymmetrical and were mounted correctly. Big thumbs up for TW Laconia!

08-25-2022, 07:36 AM	#32
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Final thoughts Had bad experiences with Tire Warehouse and VIP. Both don't pay attention to directional/asymmetrical tires. Both I had to return because the tires don't hold air and both give lousy alignment! Never been to Walmart but I heard about bad experiences with them. Let the buyer beware. Neil's Laconia Garage has the latest tire alignment machine and does a great job aligning the car. He even makes sure the steering wheel is straight! The only other place I trust was a frame alignment shop in Belmont but he retired. As for tires, I shop online. Most online retailers have designated tire shops to mount your tires, like Tire Warehouse. I bought Nokians WRg4 online. A little pricey but all weather with a 60,000 tread life and great warranty sold me. I showed the tires to TW to see if they will indeed mount them. They will and did one better! They match the price! They were asymmetrical and were mounted correctly. Big thumbs up for TW Laconia! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.