That packaging and sticker look familiar. Tire Rack? Enjoy the retirement freedom.I drove down to Hartford Ct. to pick up the Blizzaks for my wife's Rav4 and saved $80. That's one of the benefits of being retired I suppose because I never would have considered doing that while I was still working.
I will get them mounted next week.
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Not that I wouldn't do the same just because for something to do.I drove down to Hartford Ct. to pick up the Blizzaks for my wife's Rav4 and saved $80. That's one of the benefits of being retired I suppose because I never would have considered doing that while I was still working.
I will get them mounted next week.
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How much was fuel/tolls/food for the round trip? Retired = Tired yesterday and tired today again so need a nap?
Tire Rack. It was just over 200 miles round trip and took about 4 hours and no tolls. I figure about 25-30 dollars in gas to save $80 so I came out about $50 ahead before factoring in wear and tear on my truck. I would normally mount these myself but it is now cold and snowing here so I may let my local shop do it.
JDM BBS forged wheels with Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5’s. Car is an 08 Outback 3.0 liter [H6] with the VTD drive system. Also has rear LSD and VDC. The only way you can tell the six is one badge on the rear - which I removed….
I just ordered a summer wheel and tire set from Tire Rack and noticed the option to save $80 by driving up to Windsor (Hartford) which is four hours one-way. Then it occurred to me that most past orders from Tire Rack had shipped from New Castel, DE. I called to see if picking up there was an option and sure enough it was. Not only did I score the $80 delivery discount but Delaware also has no sales tax. Given that the target vehicle is a 2023 Prius it will cost two gallons of gas to save $150. If you are wondering "why now?" it turns out that the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ tires are on back order until 28 February.
