Originally Posted by
figgy7935
Here's hoping you all are doing great. I look forward to attending some more of your events this year. I would also like for you to email me an application to join your club. As you know I live in Smithfield Va and would not be able to attend regular meeting but I could attend a few of your events as time provides.
I also need a few suggestions from you guys. My wife had a blow out on a rear tire the other day. I had purchased those tires less than a year ago and they were quite expensive. Im wondering if I should just replace the damaged tire with the same tire or I should look into purchasing a new pair of tires. Any suggestions on where I can get better pricing on the tires?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!
John Figueroa
Hi John. Good to hear from you. I don't think you need an application. You can send a check to Crossfires of Maryland and address it to our treasurers address. I'll have him PM you the info. If you are a CICCI member the fee is only $5.00. If not, it's $10 dollars.
We are going to have a strong Maryland showing at the upcoming Moparpolozza on May 19th at the Koons Chrsyler Tysons Corner, VA dealer. May not be too bad of a drive for you. The website for info and regisration is:
http://www.facebook.com/Moparpalooza...9499351183199/
We have other events going on as well but as you know we have our club show in August again (Aug 10) at the Linganore Winery. Hope to have you come again this year.
As far as the tires, what type did you get last year? How many miles on them? If it's only a few thousand miles --- up to 10K, I'd say just get the same type and replace it instead of spending the extra on a full new rear set. When you wear the rest of them out in the future then just keep that one for a spare and buy a full matched set again.
I have orignial Michelin PS 2 sports still on mine. Given they have been good to me, even though they are expensive, I'm likely to buy them again when I put new ones on. Other brands are fine as well -- with some liking hte Hankooks ventus and others suggesting many other brands. It's a crap shoot. I will likely buy mine on line from Tire Rack or from Discount Tire Direct orsome place like that. Even with shipping and mounting / balancing charges on this end, last time I did that I still saved about $120 total. You can try to price match at a local tire dealer too showing them online pricing and see what they'll do. Let us know.
Thanks, Paul