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Old 04-28-2018, 07:37 AM   #1
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Default Good Spot for Tire Change (swap tires on same rims)?

Bought winters for the wife's rig; but didn't buy new rims as I usually do. So, I am stuck shleping to a tire shop for a swap of the winters off the rims and the summers onto those rims... Any suggestions of a good spot to go?

Bought the winters @ Costco, but don't want to deal with that madhouse for a swap over, so just looking for a recommended local shop to do a tire swap.
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Old 04-28-2018, 08:53 AM   #2
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I deal with the boys at Blaskin and lane on Macleod across from chinook.

But really, this is a tire changeover, I am sure any tire shop can competently handle the job
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Old 04-28-2018, 10:08 AM   #3
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Costco does appointments now, at least the Beacon Hill one does. $46 for swapping another set of tires to same set of rims if at least one set of tires were purchased from Costco.

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Old 04-30-2018, 11:27 AM   #4
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Go see Bob at Urban X north, just off Deerfoot and McKnight. Awesome local company, can book appointments and I am usually in and out in 30 mins.
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Old 04-30-2018, 12:16 PM   #5
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Go see Bob at Urban X north, just off Deerfoot and McKnight. Awesome local company, can book appointments and I am usually in and out in 30 mins.
I use Gary at Urban X in Ogden... can vouch that they give awesome service and good prices too
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Old 04-30-2018, 02:32 PM   #6
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Old 04-30-2018, 02:51 PM   #7
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I like Urban X, and I've bought tires from them a couple times with great experience, but there is something to be said on picking a convenient location.
I've dropped my car off at Kal Tire at North Hill a couple times, and either taken the train to downtown, or walked home. Good work from them too.
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Urban X easy choice it doesn't even compare. Been going through Bob for the last 6 years and have nothing but good things to say. Just had my swapped yesterday and it took a whole 15 mins in and out, no need to drop your car off and wait 3/4 of a day like the big brand shops.
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