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NW WA Meet / BS Thread

Discussion in 'North West' started by Benson X, Jun 13, 2012.

  1. Jan 5, 2016 at 6:08 PM
    BrettBretterson

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    So here's the scoop: It is correct that Discount doesn't offer siping anymore, including the Renton Highlands location, but it didn't have anything to do with liability. Discount still believes that siping is beneficial, but not cost effective for the space that the machines occupied and the labor involved. They found it was more effective to sell a tire that cost $14 more, than to sipe a cheaper tire for $14 extra.

    As far as warranty goes, there's manufacturer warranty, and then there's Certificate's, which are an additional warranty offered by Discount. It sounds like Cert's are what you're referring to TacoSTIG, as you mention the cost. Discount honors the Certificate warranty even on tires siped by other stores(like Les Schwab), as like I said, they still believe in its' benefits.

    Siping never had any effect on manufacturer warranty anyway, and Discount would eat the loss of tire claims denied by manufacturers from siping. This was never really an issue though, because the tires that sustained damage from siping were tires that didn't have mileage warranties anyway(like the MTR).

    On a more general note, if you're getting something siped that has deep lugs, like an MTR, it's best not to have them siped the full depth nor the full width of the tread blocks. It's best to have them center-siped, and only cut about 6/32nd's deep, which does mean having them siped 2-3 times during the life of the tire.
     
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  2. Jan 5, 2016 at 6:53 PM
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  3. Jan 5, 2016 at 6:59 PM
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    Can't you plug an ARB hose into your ARB single compressor? That will be much quicker than both of those..
    Or go this route http://www.instantairsupply.com/home/4-5lb-co2-on-board-air-system-mini.html and PM @geekhouse23 for the discount code for this group buy https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/instant-air-supply-gb-2016-ends-1-11-15-at-12am.403003/ Price should be very close to those with the discount
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2016 at 7:03 PM
    TacoSTIG

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    Great info, and yes it's the Certs that I paid for, figured they were worth it given the replacement cost of a 315 MTR. It's really good to hear that siping wont void those. Given what you know on the subject is there anywhere you'd recommend I go in the area? Been a long time customer at Discount/AmericasTire and have never had a reason to get tire related work done elsewhere until now. Thanks!
     
  5. Jan 5, 2016 at 7:06 PM
    twalchlii1

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    Are floor mats a mod?
    Just checked, it's a 300 P. I have 2 dial gauge inflator so, a good dial gauge, and a cheap on digital. We can try em all!

    WTF is with my spell check?
     
  6. Jan 5, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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    For low PSI readings I'd go for a gauge thats more in the 0-15PSI range vs one that all inclusive. Going to be easier to read and more accurate. Not sure ive seen one in the style we are used to for off roading (ie the trigger to inflate/deflate). But for the real low PSI id trust one in that range more than my ARB or the one i use at home.

    Im sure someone makes one like we are used to since the low range ones are popular for ATVs and go-carting

    Something like this

    http://www.tsracing.com/store/showd...60626533&st3=-56805687&Product_ID=443&CATID=3





    course thats assuming you want to be that accurate. Im generally fine with my +/- 1-2 PSI
     
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  7. Jan 6, 2016 at 12:28 AM
    BrettBretterson

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    I am normally against extended warranties in general, but Discount Certs are well worth the cost, especially on tires as expensive as yours. As for siping, I would just go to any Les Schwab. I don't know what other shops might do it, but I know LS does a good job of it.
     
  8. Jan 6, 2016 at 10:51 AM
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    Just bought this bad boy. Got the 15lb. Mahalos for the link.
     
  9. Jan 6, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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    I ordered this guy, cheap, read a review that it works very good for low pressure:
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KTVAZFK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

    This one is also on my wishlist right now:
    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005V294OU...TF8&colid=2KGUDUL886CG0&coliid=I3HM6TCA6WRC0C

    I don't really need a 0-200psi gauge on my inflation gun so why not just replace it with a 0-60?
     
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  10. Jan 6, 2016 at 12:51 PM
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    Yeah i wouldn't sipe a mud terrain, but if you do make sure they go really shallow. Had my last set siped and they did it too deep and all the off-roading and gravel roads just ripped chunks off at a time.
     
  11. Jan 6, 2016 at 1:20 PM
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    @Greddy is this what you've been waiting for? Msrp is $553! Ouch.

    45ff2595667a72845c45190667656c3e_a05dda79834b1924ed312e781196c7aeae03dd6e.jpg
     
  12. Jan 6, 2016 at 1:25 PM
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    Greddy Would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs?

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    Yes! but that's a lot for plastic....
     
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  14. Jan 6, 2016 at 1:45 PM
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    Awk... that thing looks bloated, just like the price tag.
     
  15. Jan 6, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    Are floor mats a mod?
    We can have a gauge-off!
     
  16. Jan 6, 2016 at 5:47 PM
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    ... $80+ time...
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  17. Jan 6, 2016 at 6:04 PM
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    Well, if I'm gonna keep running with you people... Guess I better get a CB, huh?

    So, it'll be here tomorrow. Isn't one day Amazon Prime cool?
     
  18. Jan 6, 2016 at 6:10 PM
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    Is there still room for 1 more? I think I have a buddy that would like to join us.

    EDIT: Would definitely like to join us.
     
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  19. Jan 6, 2016 at 6:33 PM
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    I might be up for joining too. Mark me as a maybe. Im trying to work some overtime so not sure if ill be working or not.

    Which CB did ya get?
     
  20. Jan 6, 2016 at 6:36 PM
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