Costco tires experience--Never again

[nkmu]

I got my Pilot A/S 3 tires installed at Costco. They had a competitive price, and I earned points toward cash back for my executive membership. I wouldn't go back though. Despite having an appointment, it took them over two hours. The local tire shop I liked just across the street from them routinely services my car immediately, without an appointment. I took them a beater farm truck a couple weeks ago to get two new rear tires (it never leaves the farm) and was out of there (with an oil change too) in about 30 minutes.

I otherwise super-love Costco and get mad when my wife goes without me.

[mistawall]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

When I replaced my RFT Goodyears with non-RFT Bridgestones, they gave me flak for not buying RFTs per the manufacturer's recommendation... I had to sign a waiver.

And they left greasy fingerprints on my wheels and fenders. Next time I'll just buy the tires from Costco and have my local mechanic mount them.

yea you gotta keep in mind costco has to do everything to what the manufacturer recommends. otherwise they could face liability. thats why they have a "supervisor" check the torque on the car. and they have a tire sizing system that tells them all the OE tire sizes so if you deviate from that costco may refuse to even mount the tires. its kind of annoying. but understandable.