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   Ken Olson to fos   
   Re: How do YOU choose your tires when yo   
   10 Dec 21 16:47:38   
   
   From: kolson@freedomnet.org   
      
   On 12/10/2021 10:48 AM, fos wrote:   
   > On 2021-12-09, Andy Burnelli  wrote:   
   >   
   >> How do YOU choose a set of new tires when you order them online?   
   >   
   > i don't.   
   >   
   > support your local community by not buying them online. i've been using   
   > Cooper tires purchased from the same locally owned family business for   
   > the last 30 years. that kind of loyalty, when you walk into a business   
   > and they treat you like part of the family, really pays off well when   
   > you need something in a pinch.   
   >   
   > what happens when you purchase tires online and find out one is   
   > defective after the tires are mounted and driven on? defects happen,   
   > nothing is perfect. yeah, good luck getting that straightened out.   
   >   
      
   The local shop where I buy is usually within $5 per tire of online   
   source prices.   
      
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