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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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estimated mounting price?

I ordered new set of aftermarket wheels. I need to mount tires to new wheels that were on my stock wheels and re-use TPMS.
What is the estimated mounting price for that job?
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My local place charged $25-30 per tire for mounting and balance of the wheel.
 
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From start to finish, I'd say no more then $100.
 
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You guys meant by porsche dealer? or just local shop?
 
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Originally Posted by madporsche85
You guys meant by porsche dealer? or just local shop?

Remember, a dealer will always charge you 3X what any independent place will. Because they can.

That being said, I wouldn't go to just any mom and pop tire place. Look for a place that sells aftermarket wheels. It's ok to ask them questions too. Ask them what kind of machinery they use, how long they've had it, etc. If you're not confident they'll do a good job, try the next place.

We use a local wheel shop that has a $40k mounting machine and a RoadForce balancer (very $$$)....but they still charge about $100 for 4 wheels/tires, mounted and road force balanced.
 
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A local shop charges $30 per tire for installation, but it also lists "Road Force balance $15 per tire as premium service." Is "Road Force" balance different from regular balance? Is regular balance part of the routine installation of tires?

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I pay $20/tire for install plus $15 per tire for RoadForce balance. You want it done by a place that will handle low profile 19's and that will not scratch your wheels. Don't bargain hunt the install. They may pop you a few bucks to move the TPMS as well. Absolutely no need to go to the dealer for this though...
 
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dont bargain the deal 100-120 is correct.
 
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Originally Posted by ryem3
I pay $20/tire for install plus $15 per tire for RoadForce balance. You want it done by a place that will handle low profile 19's and that will not scratch your wheels. Don't bargain hunt the install. They may pop you a few bucks to move the TPMS as well. Absolutely no need to go to the dealer for this though...
Is RoadForce balance necessary for installation of new tires for street driving only? Or is regular spin balance sufficient?

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