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So my tires (stockers, going on 5k miles) are in need of replacement. The best shop price I found here in NW IN for the Michelin Pilot Activs I want is a total of $279 w/ tax. That's with free mounting (for buying the tires via their parts dept), and a 10% off discount coupon I found in the yellow pages. It's 223 for the tires (w/ shipping) 13 in tax, free mounting and 32.50 each for spin balancing (then -10%).
While I appreciate the discounts given, I'm always looking to save a buck where I reasonably can.
Given that I've never taken the wheels off or anything short of a bicycle, and I do not have anything but my centerstand to get the wheels off the ground, would it be unreasonably difficult for me to try changing them myself if I were to order the tires from bikebandit or the like?
If you think it's within reason, can you link me to or post a "how-to". I browsed the site here, and couldn't find a tire change 'how to' article.
While I appreciate the discounts given, I'm always looking to save a buck where I reasonably can.
Given that I've never taken the wheels off or anything short of a bicycle, and I do not have anything but my centerstand to get the wheels off the ground, would it be unreasonably difficult for me to try changing them myself if I were to order the tires from bikebandit or the like?
If you think it's within reason, can you link me to or post a "how-to". I browsed the site here, and couldn't find a tire change 'how to' article.