05-26-2022, 10:10 AM
I just ordered a pair of new tires for my Triumph. I've used a local shop for tire changes for years. He's reasonable on price for carry-in tire swaps, and is the only guy to never scratch my wheels.
I called to get an appointment, and found that he's recently gone out of business. I called around to a few shops, and was quoted some pretty high prices. Higher than buying a set of hand tools and doing the job myself.
Tire swaps have been one of those jobs that I've relegated to a shop but know that I could probably do myself, but the convenience factor has outweighed the price until now.
I've changed tires on bicycles and lawn mowers. Plenty of YouTube experts and Harbor Freight coupons. How hard can it be?
I called to get an appointment, and found that he's recently gone out of business. I called around to a few shops, and was quoted some pretty high prices. Higher than buying a set of hand tools and doing the job myself.
Tire swaps have been one of those jobs that I've relegated to a shop but know that I could probably do myself, but the convenience factor has outweighed the price until now.
I've changed tires on bicycles and lawn mowers. Plenty of YouTube experts and Harbor Freight coupons. How hard can it be?