I got a set of runflats to replace my balding OEMs. I started calling some shops to get them mounted, with not so great results.

Me: Do you mount runflat tires?
Mr Tire guy on phone: <pause> Why would you mount tires that are bad?
Me: <pause> No, they're the kind that you can drive on when they're flat
Mr Tire guy: Is that a brand of tire?
Me: Never mind.

Anyone got a recommendation for a shop that:
1. Knows what runflat tires are
2. Can mount them without scraping up the wheels
3. Is in the greater Baltimore area
4. Costs less than the dealer? (Not that I know what this cost is.)

 

Any Mr. Tire shop should be able to do it.

www.mrtire.com

 

Paul and I use the local Mr. Tire all the time...and they seem to know what runflats are..
I'd get out your yellow pages...

 

Maybe I just need to call a different Mr. Tire.

Who do they hire that doesn't know what a "runflat tire" is?

 

If Bowie isn't too far, we can mount runflats. Give me a call on Monday if you would like.

301-249-4300
Jeff
Admiral Tire

 

called Mr. Tire just last week to ask if they did plugs on runflats.

they said no. Mini of Towson, took care of me.

 

Tires shouldn't be plugged anyway, it can damage the tire by pulling the steel belts out of position. A tire should be patched from the inside. When it is properly done it is good for the life of the tire.