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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by CVYota, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. Oct 5, 2022 at 4:14 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    If I get a patch it has to have a moose on it.

    And a sammich

    And a campfire
     
  2. Oct 5, 2022 at 4:16 PM
    Tacoma Mike

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    I like that idea…
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2022 at 4:30 PM
    lynyrd3

    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    How about a moose eating a sandwich sitting by a campfire :notsure:
     
  4. Oct 5, 2022 at 4:51 PM
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    and a ban hammer/big red button
     
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  5. Oct 5, 2022 at 4:53 PM
    lynyrd3

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    :eek:
     
  6. Oct 5, 2022 at 4:58 PM
    MTgirl

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    conundrum of the evening...
    Chebby needs tires, mentioned that a while back
    got a bunch of quotes.
    two stores are about the same price for the Toyo's
    store A is a mom and pop, single location business. Owner gave me the quote, super nice to me, didn't give me the usual condescending vibe i get from some mechanics, etc
    store B has lots of locations across the state. Dude I talked to was kinda asshole-ish to me.

    I want to go with A because they obviously have better customer service but B would be a lot more convenient if I ever happen to get a flat or anything while I'm on my camping expeditions. Plus I could always hope that a branch in another city was less busy and could squeeze me in on short notice for a rotate and balance, store A would usually require an appointment a week or so out as they're short handed...waht to do...
     
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    That leaves me out I’m only grumpy in here:pout:
     
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  8. Oct 5, 2022 at 5:16 PM
    Tacoma Mike

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    So….
     
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  9. Oct 5, 2022 at 5:27 PM
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    As nice as it would be to support the small independent shop, with the amount of traveling that you do w/ Chebby/camper, it would make more sense to buy from the chain that has locations near the places that you travel. The work around could be if you buy 5 tires ( matching spare) and work it into the rotation when rotating the tires. The small shop could fix the flat when you get home, no need to run on a odd ball spare tire.
     
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    I have bought mine from a mom and pop store here in town for years and they have been great. But if you are on the road a good bit we had to buy camper tires at a discount tire in Florida a couple years ago and they had us back on the road in no time and if I remember correctly you get flats fixed in the deal.
     
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  11. Oct 5, 2022 at 5:32 PM
    MTgirl

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    the shop i go to now is 1 of 2 in the state, never been to the other shop as its not really near my usual routes. they've always been super nice to me but they are always 2 or 3 weeks out for a simple R&B. i just worry if I go with the other mom and pop place i'd end up with the same frustration. the convenience of having multiple locations is the main draw to the other shop, regardless of the customer service.
     
  12. Oct 5, 2022 at 5:35 PM
    Tacoma Mike

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    You travel.
    Gotta go with more chances to find service on the road.
     
  13. Oct 5, 2022 at 5:46 PM
    MTgirl

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    the traveling is a big factor for sure
    yep, that's my thinking
     
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  14. Oct 5, 2022 at 6:13 PM
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    back to being friends again?
     
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    I'm still going to separate them when I go to bed though with Gunny sleeping in the spare bedroom and Rascal in my room
     
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    I would go with the Mom and Pop store !!!

    I would also go with (5) tires !! with the spare tire mounted on full sized rim if applicable . That way you're safe to travel long distances at fwy speeds without destroying the spare


    Do you have RV coverage thru auto club or good Sam club ???? . Good thing to have if you don't have it . They can have a tire service dispatched to you with the correct size tire and load rating
     
  18. Oct 5, 2022 at 6:50 PM
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    I might tend towards the mom 'n pop for the purchase. The chain is always there in case of emergency. You may not get the best service but it didn't sound like you were going to get the best service on the purchase either. Just my $.02.
     
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    It's Dec 20 already?!
     
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    A moose sandwich cooking over a campfire






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