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Russ Jerome
06-11-2013, 10:18 PM
You will have to take my word on my experience with tires, at 50yrs old I have worked in the field full time since my teens, early on and at no time have I ever been removed from it. I've done split rims at 2am on the freeway in downtown Milwaukee on a Friday night, done 52" grader tires in a muddy field in Sussex....I know just a "little" about tires over the years.

Trying to give away my money today I thought I would be a good dad and score my kid a tire, dismounted in my garage by myself her tire was scrap and she has no money. I wander into Mr P's knowing from past experience they sold used tires, had gotten them from Brown Deer rd before I hit the Layton store in Greenfeild.

ME: Hi I would like to buy a 15" used passenger tire, have a few options but I would like something in the 215/65 or 215/70 range, have other sizes I can use if you have none.

Mr P sales guru: What kind of car is it for?

Me: Uhhm its a Buick but honestly I just need a medium contour 15" passenger tire I honestly dont care, she has an array of sizes on her car.

Mr P genius: Well it would realy help if we knew the make/model.

Me: Listen the car came with 215/65R15's on steel rims, its a 1996 Buick LeSabre, had they been aluminum they would be a different size 16" tire, do you have any 215/65r15 tires?

Mr P tire technician: Probably let me go see (aka have a smoke and tell the guys the ASE Master tech at counter trying to buy a tire knows nothing).

Several attempts at trying to get what possible 15" tire they had on hand proved futile, aparently this location stocks there tires by "Toyota" or "Chevy" not
P-metric tire sizes. I only bring this all up so should you decide to try and give your money to these guys the best thing I think you could try and do is say
it "for my trailer" or "Its a 1934 Bugati with a custom chassis". Something to get there mind off what color or make car you drive is my best guess?

Im gonna hit some other used tire joints to see if Obama has sucked the knowledge from all vendors or I stumbled on the stupidest guy in the world, I may
just be on some practical joke show, will all be funny when I see myself on TV trying not to beat some tard across the counter?

-stew-
06-11-2013, 10:22 PM
"I'm building a robot."

Russ Jerome
06-11-2013, 10:29 PM
I will try that Wen!! "Hi Im building a robot and need a 215/65r15 tire please"....or a 215/70....or a..

wikked
06-11-2013, 10:32 PM
"It's for a swing in my backyard, but my kid will only fit inside these size tires... we will probably roll him down a hill in it at some time, so he needs to fit snugly inside."

spooln30
06-11-2013, 11:18 PM
I use Mr Ps in Bay view and never had a problem.

-stew-
06-12-2013, 08:18 AM
There's these kids outside. They're good kids, but they ain't got ID. They just want a 265/60/16 to kick back with on a Friday night.

-stew-
06-12-2013, 08:20 AM
I use Mr Ps in Bay view and never had a problem.

Also, this. Bought tires for my s10 there. Cheapest place in town, fast service.

Korndogg
06-12-2013, 10:10 AM
I tried getting a rim/tire combo from this same store for my Camaro. They told me I would need air shocks for my rears to work. I knew for a fact this wasn't true so I just laughed at the guy and left.

BoosTT
06-12-2013, 11:23 AM
Mr P's on HWY is the best local area joke. Last time I was there was on a Friday at 4pm.... what a bad idea. The guy behind the counter would not stop moving. He must have been on some drugs. He said the employees left at 5pm if its done or not, so I didn't risk someone high putting tires on before than.

The time before that I went with my Mom to get new tires for her car and the "tire grunge" (as he called himself) broke off a lug stud. He proceded to give us the broken stud, like we could fix it?!?!? We asked him what there where going to do about it an he "don't know, I'm just the tire grunge". LOL

Ricky Bobby
06-12-2013, 04:33 PM
I went to the one on HWY got 4 decent tires for my jeep installes no issues at all even had my 4yr old with me and they where very nice to him as well while we waited.

lilws6
06-12-2013, 05:26 PM
shoulda stopped by me only a little north down hwy we got all kinds of used stuff and if you tell any of us the size tire your looking for we'll go look. I swear we don't care the color of your car :goof

Russ Jerome
06-12-2013, 08:11 PM
shoulda stopped by me only a little north down hwy we got all kinds of used stuff and if you tell any of us the size tire your looking for we'll go look. I swear we don't care the color of your car :goof

With my work schedule Im still in market if you see anything in the area of 215/65, 215/70, 205/60, 205/70, 225/65....ya a passenger tire 15" rim! Hell I live in Stallis off Greenfeild ave and hwy so your down the street in our little oasis. Hell I have a $130 like new Michelin 16" tire I will give as a donor and pay cash for your used tire, you will make money on top of cash sale.

Rocket Power
06-12-2013, 11:53 PM
shoulda stopped by me only a little north down hwy we got all kinds of used stuff and if you tell any of us the size tire your looking for we'll go look. I swear we don't care the color of your car :goof

What do you guys charge for a decent used tire?

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Nickerz
06-13-2013, 03:43 AM
What do you guys charge for a decent used tire?

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Is it for Chevy or Toyota?

Rocket Power
06-13-2013, 09:56 AM
Green Bugatti with a/c .

GRNDNL
06-13-2013, 10:07 AM
I've got some 215/65/15 I'll donate to your kid, just come and pick them up, I do want the wheels back..............

-stew-
06-13-2013, 12:01 PM
Two door or four door?

Ricky Bobby
06-13-2013, 01:21 PM
does it have a radio?

-stew-
06-13-2013, 03:47 PM
With tilt and cruise?

Nickerz
06-13-2013, 04:55 PM
What color is it?

Prince Valiant
06-13-2013, 05:02 PM
Rollerized or regular muffler bearings?

Nickerz
06-13-2013, 05:40 PM
Straight pipe'd

lilws6
06-14-2013, 08:27 AM
i'll take a look tomarrow when i get back in but Not sure price wise on used tires i've seen hem charge anywhere from 25 to 100 depending on the shape of the tire But this is inluding installed of course.

cheap80Z28
06-14-2013, 04:40 PM
if your still looking I got 2 215/60/15 firestone tires of of my old 02 grand am. they've been in the garage for prob 5 yrs. send me an email saronin@sbcglobal.net

Russ Jerome
06-16-2013, 11:50 PM
UPDATE!! Forest Home Tire rocks!!!!

Walked in, they quickly asked what I wanted, we walked back and I hand picked 2 tires.

On way back up front I thru tires in bed of truck and said "hey look at this awesome 16" tire you
could make money on". She said "strait trade?" Off I went for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gave them a good used 16" tire for 2 free 15" tires, no concerns about my wide range of sizes
I would be happy with, no muss no fuss!

Korndogg
06-17-2013, 09:15 AM
Nice! That's not too far from my house. I've been meaning to go in there and check that place out.

animal
06-18-2013, 09:13 AM
I used to go there to get tires mounted/balanced just bringing the rims and tires (I always buy online). Stopped going when it got too expensive ($60+). Now I get em swapped at walmart and its usually ~$30 for 4. Haven't been able to beat that price anywhere.