Tires: Good Year Reliant or General Altimax RT43

SailinAway · 08-10-2022, 12:33 PM

OK FLL, that was funny.

I might be forced to get the Reliants. I've been reading an awful lot of disgruntled 1-start reviews by Town Fair customers. Most common complaints are extremely long wait times (like a full day), bad alignments, not being able to get an appointment for rotation, shady business practices, etc. Same complaints at all Town Fair stores. Sounds like a pretty stressful experience.

I called a number of small garages, which would be a more pleasant experience, but they don't have tires I can afford.

fatlazyless · 08-10-2022, 02:09 PM

Maybe take a look at VIP-Laconia for lower priced tires. Last May I got my 2014 Subaru air conditioner recharged there for about $150, and it has been working VERY cold ever since.

Another place for low price tires is Tire Warehouse in Laconia.

ishoot308 · 08-10-2022, 03:43 PM

I have done business at Northeast Tire in Belmont on route 3 right next to Shooters Tavern. They were knowledgeable, fair priced and service was great!

Dan

SailinAway · 08-10-2022, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Maybe take a look at VIP-Laconia for lower priced tires.

Heh heh. Here's how VIP's price matching works: They refund 200% of the difference between their price and the lowest price you can find, BUT:

(1) You have to get the tires installed by VIP for $144 (Walmart is $60) and

(2) It's not really a refund. It's a credit toward future VIP purchases.

Double win for VIP. I'll pass on that.

08-10-2022, 12:33 PM	#1
SailinAway Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 991 Thanks: 256 Thanked 280 Times in 169 Posts	OK FLL, that was funny. I might be forced to get the Reliants. I've been reading an awful lot of disgruntled 1-start reviews by Town Fair customers. Most common complaints are extremely long wait times (like a full day), bad alignments, not being able to get an appointment for rotation, shady business practices, etc. Same complaints at all Town Fair stores. Sounds like a pretty stressful experience. I called a number of small garages, which would be a more pleasant experience, but they don't have tires I can afford. Last edited by SailinAway; 08-10-2022 at 01:08 PM.

08-10-2022, 02:09 PM	#2
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,766 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,017 Times in 740 Posts	Maybe take a look at VIP-Laconia for lower priced tires. Last May I got my 2014 Subaru air conditioner recharged there for about $150, and it has been working VERY cold ever since. Another place for low price tires is Tire Warehouse in Laconia. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

08-10-2022, 03:43 PM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,285 Thanks: 2,402 Thanked 5,292 Times in 2,063 Posts	Northeast Tire I have done business at Northeast Tire in Belmont on route 3 right next to Shooters Tavern. They were knowledgeable, fair priced and service was great! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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