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Subject:Re: Question for Vancouver/Seattle people
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:12:14 -0800

To be clear, you called Discount in Bellingham and they were pricey?

On Nov 28, 2007 10:34 PM, Thomas Pfrommer <pfrommer@phas.ubc.ca> wrote:

> Thanks for all the replies,
> yes I called discount tires a few weeks ago but found that they werw a
> bit on the expensive side for the Hankook RA08 195. On the other side, I
> have to get new tires quite urgent hehe, its getting to a point where I
> have to change, I might go with them. Unfortunately, the hankook is not
> listen on the webpage, hence they won't have it in stock. I'll keep you
> posted what I am doing in the end.
> Cheers
> Thomas
>
> Jake de Villiers wrote:
> > When I got my tires from TireRack I called their "Recommended Installer"
> in
> > Ferndale. They wanted twice as much as my local shop to mount and
> balance
> > four tires.  No thanks.
> >
> > Discount Tire in Bellingham next time. At least I'm still supporting the
> > 'local' economy.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Nov 28, 2007 12:49 PM, Paul Guzyk <paullist@guzyk.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >> I've used Hagen's of Blaine to receive packages.  Similar to security
> >> mail, they give you a true street address (no PO box) and call you
> >> when packages arrive.   Over 95% of their customers are from BC.
> >>
> >> No membership fee, you can "sign up" over the phone...$3 per package
> >> received.  No packages, no fees.  Great way to have US address if you
> >> live near Vancouver.
> >>
> >> Hagens of Blaine
> >> 816 Peace Portal Dr
> >> Blaine, WA 98230
> >> Tel: 360-332-5246
> >>
> >> You can also order Tires from Tirerack.com and have them shipped to a
> >> certified installer..I think the closest one is in Ferndale, WA.  You
> >> pay the installer just for installation, not for receiving the tires.
> >>
> >> -Paul
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jake
> > 1984 Vanagon GL
> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> > Crescent Beach, BC
> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
> >
> >
>

--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/