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Jan 30, 2013 | 12:03 PM

ohiois350

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should I pay for this?

Hey guys, I ordered some tires from discounttire, and they recommend me to pay extra $50 to get the "computer ride matching?" that what they said it make the tires and wheels run smooth, but I got my tires installed from them before and never have the issues of any shake or vibration, so do you guys think is it worth to pay extra $50 for that balance? thanks
PS: the tires are Hankook V12 K110 245/30/20 and 285/30/20

Jan 30, 2013 | 12:10 PM

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Sounds like Discount Tires version of Jiffy Lubes Transmission Service.

Count my vote as No.

Jan 30, 2013 | 12:15 PM

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not worth it, just another way to make money.

Jan 30, 2013 | 12:34 PM

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If you haven't any problem, why you have to pay for it. No at this time.
If you have problem after tires install, you could always come back and do it.

think about it. Also, they always adding $20 for TPMS rebuild (which is not need to me) so check it out as well

Jan 30, 2013 | 12:49 PM

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Thanks, yeah they did charge me $20 for all four tpms rebuild kit :-(( and i will tell them NO on the computer ride match thing hiii

Jan 30, 2013 | 01:05 PM

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It is likely a road-force balance. It is a better way to balance the tires, but most of the time I'd usually only recommend it if you are having issues with tire balance.

Jeff

Jan 30, 2013 | 01:10 PM

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The hunter roadforuce 9700 is, in my opinion, the best balancer. If you find a shop with one, I'd take your wheels and tires there to that shop. Regardless of if it is a discount tire or not.

http://www.gsp9700.com/search/findgsp9700.cfm

The one closest to my office does not charge extra for using a hunter 9700. Take that for what you feel it's worth.

Jan 30, 2013 | 06:13 PM

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I view this and the TPMS rebuild as "extended warranty" style services. I would not pay for either.

Jan 30, 2013 | 08:18 PM

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Like others have said, I wouldn't pay for this extra option - service. Good luck with the new tires.

Jan 31, 2013 | 06:04 AM

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naw not worth $50 if they said $20 then maybe but it's not speed balancing, that's the only balance ill spend extra money on.

Jan 31, 2013 | 06:53 AM

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I agree with pretty much what everyone above said. Don't do it unless you have issues with the standard service.

Jan 31, 2013 | 12:34 PM

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I don't ever pay for TPMS rebuild or what ever unless i have problem with it. My TPMS has been transfer from wheel to wheel, as least 3 times already, still in good working order. car is 06 and over 120k miles

Jan 31, 2013 | 01:08 PM

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dang, I already paid for the TPMS rebuild ($20) oh well, got the tires mounted guys

some quick pics took from my iphone5

it suck out there cold and snow, and new summer tires and wheels on

Jan 31, 2013 | 01:36 PM

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What the hell is that white stuff?

[Hanging out in Houston with 66*F weather]

Brave man running those wheels with snow! Make sure you protect them (using sealant) so the salt on the road won't damage the finish