by R4R&R » Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:48 pm
The last few times I've "shopped" for tires, the online places came within $10 when compared to a cerain local dealer, and sometimes the dealer was cheaper. Something to consider is I mount/balance my own tires so a "price break" on the dealer doing that doesn't matter to me. I have usually compared SWMoto to Ron Ayers to Bike Bandit and even Amazon; after all things equalled out (some charge shipping, some don't but have a higher price, etc.), they were all within such a close difference, I looked then at distance and "handling" time - how long until I have the tire? Then one day at this local dealer, I casually asked about some prices to re-confirm by online tire ordering and WOW - they were about the same price (yeah, so I paid sales tax but no shipping - I always shopped comparing the "tire in my house" price) so I've bought my last three locally.
BTW, this dealer was usually over priced on everything in the past; I guess they've changed their ways for the good!
'17 Triumph Explorer 1200
'04 R1150R (gone but not forgotten)
('13 Triumph Speed Triple - sons bike)
Itchin' for a ride