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Old Aug 6, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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Any decent tire/wheel shops in chicago?

I need a shop that is careful and has experience with expensive wheels....

Lou
 
Old Aug 6, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Use our installer list to help you. We submit them to specific criteria or we don't use them.

http://www.tirerack.com/installer/index.jsp

Or, go to Hunters websight and look for a retailer using their equipment.

www.gsp9700.com
 
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Not sure about Chicago, but the TireRack list is not valid for the Charlotte area, trust me.

Damon, love your tires. But if there was some really great way to separate the real tire experts from the wannabes for installation, this would really be a nice addition.

I have first hand experience, and know that the vast majority of those shops on the 'installer lists' are not good and create more headache than they do good work.

Sad, but true. I realize it's asking way too much for a personal visit from a qualified person to see each shop, but there must be a way to pare down the list to the really good shops with long term reps.

Lou, I'd suggest you ask some of your more local PCA guys for some recommendations, and then go see the shops in person.
 
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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There is a nice shop down in the South Loop that does high end work...its located on Wabash and Cullerton, right by my place...here's the link:

http://www.willowauto.com/

Hope this helps you out:

-Kevin
 
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