Goodyear rolls out home tire installation service aimed at millennials
#17
I am thinking that setting up boutique tire stores in shopping centres is a good idea. We are starting to see mini-showrooms for cars in fancy storefronts in shopping centres, so why not bring something as important as tires into the adjacent storefront?
And it can only be a good thing if we start to pay attention to tires because they have been professionally shown in attractive storefront displays, with knowledgeable salespeople who are willing to answer questions, rather than ignoring them because we only ever see them treated as nothing but a leaning tower of black rubber in a dusty corner.
I am confident that a good, portable tire-mounting and -balancing setup could be set up on a specially-prepared trailer that could be towed behind a pickup truck, or MB Sprinter or Ford Transit van.
And it can only be a good thing if we start to pay attention to tires because they have been professionally shown in attractive storefront displays, with knowledgeable salespeople who are willing to answer questions, rather than ignoring them because we only ever see them treated as nothing but a leaning tower of black rubber in a dusty corner.
IMO, this also begs the question if mounting equipment of sufficient size and effectiveness can be set up, under portable conditions like that, to do a precise mount and balance, where there will be no runout (out-of-round) or balance problems and their resulting vibrations/shimmies, or that will not damage alloy wheels during the process.
#18
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest operators of commercial truck service and tire retreading centers. In addition, it operates approximately 1,000 tire and auto service center outlets where it offers its products for retail sale and provides automotive repair and other services.
#19
all I am against is buying directly from the manufacturer. It keeps prices high and they can withhold new products whereas you have to go through the manufacturer while eventually it will come to dealers. As for going to the customer with a truck and doing the tires, that has been done before and these companies already exist.
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 10-17-18 at 08:17 PM.
#20
I'm in my late 30's and would pay for this type of service. I hate waiting around while my car gets serviced, even at those cozy Lexus dealerships. Not to mention the time it takes to get there and back.
#22
If they can balance your tires and perform a full alignment then I am definitely interested. If not, then I would still have to go to tire shop to get the alignment.
I have spent > 3 hours with an appointment waiting to have 4 tires installed plus get an alignment. Would love to get this service done from the comfort of my home vs a dirty shop with stale, burnt coffee. Town Fair tire near me comes to mind waiting 3+ hours. Hate that place..........
I have spent > 3 hours with an appointment waiting to have 4 tires installed plus get an alignment. Would love to get this service done from the comfort of my home vs a dirty shop with stale, burnt coffee. Town Fair tire near me comes to mind waiting 3+ hours. Hate that place..........
#23
If they can balance your tires and perform a full alignment then I am definitely interested. If not, then I would still have to go to tire shop to get the alignment.
I have spent > 3 hours with an appointment waiting to have 4 tires installed plus get an alignment. Would love to get this service done from the comfort of my home vs a dirty shop with stale, burnt coffee. Town Fair tire near me comes to mind waiting 3+ hours. Hate that place..........
I have spent > 3 hours with an appointment waiting to have 4 tires installed plus get an alignment. Would love to get this service done from the comfort of my home vs a dirty shop with stale, burnt coffee. Town Fair tire near me comes to mind waiting 3+ hours. Hate that place..........
#24
If they can balance your tires and perform a full alignment then I am definitely interested. If not, then I would still have to go to tire shop to get the alignment.
I have spent > 3 hours with an appointment waiting to have 4 tires installed plus get an alignment. Would love to get this service done from the comfort of my home vs a dirty shop with stale, burnt coffee. Town Fair tire near me comes to mind waiting 3+ hours. Hate that place..........
I have spent > 3 hours with an appointment waiting to have 4 tires installed plus get an alignment. Would love to get this service done from the comfort of my home vs a dirty shop with stale, burnt coffee. Town Fair tire near me comes to mind waiting 3+ hours. Hate that place..........
#27
I think this is a great idea, and there are already some third party companies who do this. Sign me up!
#29
#30
It works for SafeLite with glass install; why not tires? Mobile detailers? It's really a great idea.
What's the difference? When Dunkin Donuts offers a new flavor donut, do you differentiate whether it's a corporate owned store, or a franchisee? To customers, there's no difference.
What's the difference? When Dunkin Donuts offers a new flavor donut, do you differentiate whether it's a corporate owned store, or a franchisee? To customers, there's no difference.
Last edited by tex2670; 10-18-18 at 07:52 PM.