Hey everyone... Can anyone tell me what the average cost is for mounting a tire? I don't think I can do it myself. I found the ME Z6's (160/60 & 120/60) at parts411.com for a total of 186.26. Of course now I have to have them mounted, and around the Southern VA area they want 65.00 EACH! It seems a bit steep to me. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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It's about $60 for both tires mounted around here. At some shops they charge a lot more, but that's what is the going rate.
However, there are a lot of great threads around on changing your own tires. I'll post up a link for you to a fantastic one that GT80 put up recently. The cost in tools is quickly recouped in mounting charges--especially if you go through tires quickly (you ride lots of miles, do a lot of trackdays, or use soft compound tires).
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Thanks alot. The info was great. Seems that the companies around here want to take advantage of the squidly sailors in the area. If I went with buying my own tools is storage of them....Gee, another tool in the shed? hmmmmm Maybe I can convince the wife? hmmmmmmm. Well maybe not!
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Does the cost that you quoted include removing and reinstalling the wheels? If you buy tires from them the dealer by me charges $80 to remove the wheels mount and balance the new tires and reinstall the wheel. If you do not buy the tires from them it is $150. If you bring in your wheels and tires to be mounted I think that it is around $25 a wheel.
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Originally posted by tzortnDoes the cost that you quoted include removing and reinstalling the wheels? If you buy tires from them the dealer by me charges $80 to remove the wheels mount and balance the new tires and reinstall the wheel. If you do not buy the tires from them it is $150. If you bring in your wheels and tires to be mounted I think that it is around $25 a wheel.
If we ever reach the point where we can't openly discuss riding bikes on acid without even a modicum of civility, then the terrorists have won.
HORSE BANG!!! ........props to *GP*
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Originally posted by BISQFor mine, it's $60 for all of it if you buy there. If you bring your own tire, then it's an additional $20...I think per tire.
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After it is all said and done, It is about the same cost if I have the dealer order them and have them install it. Maybe $20.00 or so. But I only have to do 1 trip to the dealer, instead of lugging tires on one trip, then taking the bike on the next. So, I guess I will just have them order the ME Z6 tires. Hey, would you replace both tires to have the same tread pattern? My front tire is still good, but it is a Macadam.
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Originally posted by tzortnOriginally posted by BISQFor mine, it's $60 for all of it if you buy there. If you bring your own tire, then it's an additional $20...I think per tire.
If we ever reach the point where we can't openly discuss riding bikes on acid without even a modicum of civility, then the terrorists have won.
HORSE BANG!!! ........props to *GP*
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I just need the tools to do it, bu then again I have friends that work at motorcycle shops. Can get it done after the shops close. But it is worth it in the long run to learn to do it yourself. I am just afraid of messing up my chrome on my rims.
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Originally posted by meanstrkScrew that. People wonder why I mount my own tires............
I went through 6 sets last year. How much did I save by mounting my own?
Easily enough to pay for at least one set!Originally posted by BISQ...The cost in tools is quickly recouped in mounting charges--especially if you go through tires quickly (you ride lots of miles, do a lot of trackdays, or use soft compound tires).
If we ever reach the point where we can't openly discuss riding bikes on acid without even a modicum of civility, then the terrorists have won.
HORSE BANG!!! ........props to *GP*
Official coefficient of friction test dummy
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Originally posted by JCBHey, would you replace both tires to have the same tread pattern? My front tire is still good, but it is a Macadam.
Cheers
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Well, I heard enough, and bought a set of ME Z6 tires for my Kat today. 120/60 and 160/60's. They will be here and ready to go by the weekend. Woohoo Can't wait till I can feel the difference in her ride. Guess I better get to Cleanin' her up and getting my Creese bracket on........
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