Bay Area tire shop recommendation

m_michael · 10-15-2018, 07:03 PM

M3 needs a new see of PS4s. Can anyone recommend a good tire shop in SF / Bay Area. Thanks.

RTCalifornia · 10-15-2018, 11:38 PM

Hey I am in the East bay and I would recommend you ask you Sales Associate who know BMW M3/M4 about tire shops.

I found most BMW dealer alway has a few Sales Associate who are a real BMW enthusiast and track their cars. Theses guys have special place they go for tires and modifications.

Ask around. You will be surprised who you find. Or you can get them from TireRack and have a local shop install it.

RT

VDMTom · 10-16-2018, 02:20 AM

I personally go to WDgarage in Fremont for my tires. They have a very good machine and their techs are well trained with low profile.

I’ve done Yokohama ad08r, Bridgestone re71r, Toyo Tires, etc

A4W · 10-16-2018, 07:10 PM

It sounds crazy, but having comparison-shopped for tires quite a bit I actually found my dealer service (Peter Pan) to have the best deals. I can't figure out why they would do this, but I guess they see it as extra business on top of maintenance?

Otherwise, Les Schwab is great. Not the cheapest but somewhat competitive and they have the best service by far.

m_michael · 10-16-2018, 07:17 PM

Thanks all, much appreciated.

s0211 · 10-16-2018, 07:29 PM

Where in the Bay Area are you from? I've always taken my cars to AVN in Alameda.
Great guys and I'm in and out really quickly. They charge me prices from TireRack sometimes less.

m_michael · 10-16-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2017

Where in the Bay Area are you from?

I'm in SF, but ok with anywhere Bay Area. Thanks for the recommendation.

MisterF80M3 · 10-16-2018, 09:12 PM

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pbar · 10-20-2018, 11:23 AM

After reading this thread, and on the recommendation of FourPtDrift, I had 275/295 PS4S fitted on my M4 at BRRacing in Los Gatos.

The wider tires completely changed the way the car drives. (note- 275 may rub on an M3, but not an M4)

pikkagtr · 10-20-2018, 11:43 AM

Buy online save a ton get it mounted and balanced at your favorite tire shop
My personal experience is America's tire
They don't damage the wheels and it's $25/ to mount and balance
Slip the tech a $20 he'll do the best job

AK. · 10-20-2018, 09:26 PM

Elite Performance in Burlingame works on a lot of F80/F82s!
I take my car there all the time for tires and other work.

zillymc · 11-02-2018, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbar

After reading this thread, and on the recommendation of FourPtDrift, I had 275/295 PS4S fitted on my M4 at BRRacing in Los Gatos.

The wider tires completely changed the way the car drives. (note- 275 may rub on an M3, but not an M4)

I've been taking my cars to BRR for years (Audi & BMWs) and these guys are really great, and really know their stuff! Anything from tires to full mods, BRR can take care of you!

blaccm3 · 11-04-2018, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK.

Elite Performance in Burlingame works on a lot of F80/F82s!
I take my car there all the time for tires and other work.

+1 for Elite and Gary

melanthius · 02-04-2019, 12:18 AM

Helpful thread for me. Thanks for the recommendation, I'm also going to reach out to Elite as they are really close to me

RRedline · 02-04-2019, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zillymc

I've been taking my cars to BRR for years (Audi & BMWs) and these guys are really great, and really know their stuff! Anything from tires to full mods, BRR can take care of you!

I will be heading to BRR later this week. They have a "touchless" mounting machine -- will be interested to see if it truly won't leave any marks on the rim.

They are also a TireRack dealer and offer the same prices as on the TireRack website.

CrapperMonkey · 10-21-2021, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRedline

I will be heading to BRR later this week. They have a "touchless" mounting machine -- will be interested to see if it truly won't leave any marks on the rim.

They are also a TireRack dealer and offer the same prices as on the TireRack website.

How did this go?

omgf80 · 10-22-2021, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrapperMonkey

How did this go?

WD Garage in Fremont mounted my HRE's and did a great job.

IsleOfMs · 05-24-2023, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A4W

Otherwise, Les Schwab is great. Not the cheapest but somewhat competitive and they have the best service by far.

Les Schwab is like the Kaiser of tire shops. They only carry Les Schwab branded tires.

But I've never asked, do they allow you to bring in your own tires for mounting/balancing?

brody8877 · 05-24-2023, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK.

Elite Performance in Burlingame works on a lot of F80/F82s!
I take my car there all the time for tires and other work.

2nd on Elite. I had my tires mounted there back in March.

And why did I bump an old thread...

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m_michael Private 20 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Bay Area tire shop recommendation M3 needs a new see of PS4s. Can anyone recommend a good tire shop in SF / Bay Area. Thanks.
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VDMTom Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 201 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (0)	I personally go to WDgarage in Fremont for my tires. They have a very good machine and their techs are well trained with low profile. I’ve done Yokohama ad08r, Bridgestone re71r, Toyo Tires, etc
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A4W Private 87 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [10.00]	It sounds crazy, but having comparison-shopped for tires quite a bit I actually found my dealer service (Peter Pan) to have the best deals. I can't figure out why they would do this, but I guess they see it as extra business on top of maintenance? Otherwise, Les Schwab is great. Not the cheapest but somewhat competitive and they have the best service by far.
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pbar Captain 1400 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 992 GTS, Tesla M3P Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	After reading this thread, and on the recommendation of FourPtDrift, I had 275/295 PS4S fitted on my M4 at BRRacing in Los Gatos. The wider tires completely changed the way the car drives. (note- 275 may rub on an M3, but not an M4)
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pikkagtr Go Spurs Go 3897 Rep 2,876 Posts Drives: 2022 GR Zupra Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (-1)	Buy online save a ton get it mounted and balanced at your favorite tire shop My personal experience is America's tire They don't damage the wheels and it's $25/ to mount and balance Slip the tech a $20 he'll do the best job
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AK. Lieutenant 137 Rep 589 Posts Drives: E90 M3/E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 E90 335i [10.00]	Elite Performance in Burlingame works on a lot of F80/F82s! I take my car there all the time for tires and other work.
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