Re: [ST] Cheaper tires are fine, but what about the install?

[Steve Lawler <slawler@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Scott.Fehr@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> How would you all feel about having a non-Triumph dealer put
> your tires on for you?

The first time that I needed to change a tire on the Blue Devil I went 
to a Triumph dealer. The tire was punctured so I was wanting to get it 
fixed fast. I had called around looking for the tire locally and finally 
found one at a Staten Island dealer. I pulled the wheel myself and took 
it in. Problem #1: The tire that they told me was in stock was the wrong 
tire. I decided to give it a shot and had them order the tire. When it 
came in they called and said come down and they'll mount it. Problem #2: 
When I got there they told me that they might not be able to get to it 
until the next afternoon. Problem #3: They scratched the rim. Problem 
#4: They didn't have the capability to spin balance it; I ended up 
taking it to another dealer for that.

In answer to your question, if they knew what they were doing I wouldn't 
hesitate to to take it to a non-Triumph dealer. Just because this dealer 
was a Triumph dealer it did not mean that they knew what the hell they 
were doing.

BTW The aforementioned dealer is no longer a Triumph dealer.

- -- 
Steve "Devil Dawg" Lawler

2001 Sprint ST "Blue Devil"

"Only the mediocre are always at their best."
                        -- Jean Giraudoux


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