Hi guys, I have changed my tires and upgraded to alloys at Shiva (Anil's shop) at New Bel road. Although some members mentioned here about his attitude etc., I never felt such a thing right from the first day I contacted him to discuss abt my needs. Bridgstone collection, I am sure you may not find it in the other places as you find here. He also deals with all brands of alloys although you may not find the display of all when you visit there.
Budget oriented customer/ Lavishly spenting customer: You have the same issue everywhere in life. Evenif you enter a mobile phone showroom and ask for a Rs.2000/- phone and on the other side someone is asking for N95 which is costing Rs.35000+, you know where the customer executive will be concentrating. So its natural everywhere. Only way to avoid that issue is to act smart and act big, and that comes only through product knowledge and awareness about what you are going to do. It will help when you go to a shop after making some study on the web, specially from threads like this. I knew nothing about tires, engines, suspensions, clutches, gears, even about basic driving till 2 months back. Now when i visit a shop and ask for things, they feel a professional in the field is asking for things. Thanks to the pros and generous posteres here educating everyone around without rewards. Always remember: Professionals are not easily cheated in any field.
Coming to the cost part: My new purchases are here; Bridgestone Potenza 165/60/R13 = Rs.2700/- per piece. League (LG193) alloys = Rs.2700/- per piece. Exchange of stock tires (JK 145/70 R13) = Rs.1000/- per piece. Changed all 5 tires to new, stepney with the steel rim itself, because alloy wouldnt fit into the space, also didnt want to cross my budget. I got the free bridgestone safety kit (as part of the promotional offer this month) also a free lovely air pressure gauge (which I wanted to buy soon), a cute little carry bag for my 1 year old kid and later a free wheel balancing (after 1000 kms) at his shop, because presently the vehicle has completed only 200 kms after purchase. I am happy with the deal, after lot of comparisons, cross checking with different shops, asking all friends, checking the threads etc, i am sure i wont regret the decision. Will post pictures as soon as I get some extra time, defenitely before the weekend.
Last edited by shajufx : 7th May 2007 at 11:52.
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