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Old 10-22-2012, 04:47 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by Sinny Darino View Post
Buy a new set of rims ($50-$60 a piece for most cars) and have that tire shop install the tires on the rims only. Then find a buddy who likes beer, buy him a case, and have him install the tires on your car.

It saves you around $120 each season for a full tire swapover, and only takes 30 minutes.

I have 2 sets of rims, 1 for my All Seasons and 1 for my Winters. I have a underground parking spot, so a nice, warm, easy place to change my tires!

Tires are simple enough to change yourself, you just have to have the proper tools and lug nut tightening information.
Strongly considering doing this and I think I'd be okay changing the tires myself, (it's been awhile) but don't you need to have the wheels balanced? Sorry if this is a newb question.
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