Pep Boys

[RUCRAYZE]

They lose that 1/4 anywho with the buy three get one free promo's. No downside!

Yea but you gotta buy three to get the 4th free- I had happen to "think" this out too - go for it and take the 4th the same size as the rear and save it or post it on ELIO Parts-Tires when it happens - we'll be able to buy/trade/barter stuff.
ya could save a front tire (twice the chance of wearing out and blow-out)
You could go with two other Elio owners buy a set each and have a full set to be shared, in reserve -) of course it won't work if one of the two is a gearhead
they'll have put a slick on the rear and 18" run flats on the front (with spinning rims, and ability to bounce the chassis (whatever that is called)) - they too will want to sell their rubber, IMO there will plenty of new parts available soon after we get them- fenders, radios, tires, seats (some mentioned needing a swivel seat), transmissions, motors, exhausts. Knowing that race cars go round in an oval (my slot cars used to be more exciting), I've heard tell of a small block V8, might just be small enough, steering wheels, and after the racing season,body panels that survive the wrecks- aint we gonna have fun!!!

 

[DAVID BROWER]

PEP BOYS IS BEING SOLD TO BRIDGESTONE FOR 835 MILLION $ .

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...-to-buy-pep-boys-retail-chain-for-835-million

THAT's A LOT OF PEP !
I DON'T THINK THIS WILL CHANGE ANY AGREEMENTS BETWEEN ELIO & PEP BOYS
BUT THINGS COULD CHANGE IF THEY DECIDE TO REBRAND THE STORES .

ONE THING IS FOR SURE , MANNY , MOE & JACK WILL BE PUSHING BRIDGESTONE TIRES .

 

[DAVID BROWER]

Hmm... would Pep Boys AND Firestone then become authorized repair centers?

I DOUBT IT , FIRESTONE IS THE WRONG STONE !
BRIDGESTONE IS THE ONE BUYING OUT MANNY , MOE & HOPEFULLY JACK .

 

[WilliamH]

Hmm... would Pep Boys AND Firestone then become authorized repair centers?

I DOUBT IT , FIRESTONE IS THE WRONG STONE !
BRIDGESTONE IS THE ONE BUYING OUT MANNY , MOE & HOPEFULLY JACK .

Bridgestone acquired Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in 1988.

 

[Rickb]

Yea but you gotta buy three to get the 4th free- I had happen to "think" this out too - go for it and take the 4th the same size as the rear and save it or post it on ELIO Parts-Tires when it happens - we'll be able to buy/trade/barter stuff.
ya could save a front tire (twice the chance of wearing out and blow-out)
You could go with two other Elio owners buy a set each and have a full set to be shared, in reserve -) of course it won't work if one of the two is a gearhead
they'll have put a slick on the rear and 18" run flats on the front (with spinning rims, and ability to bounce the chassis (whatever that is called)) - they too will want to sell their rubber, IMO there will plenty of new parts available soon after we get them- fenders, radios, tires, seats (some mentioned needing a swivel seat), transmissions, motors, exhausts. Knowing that race cars go round in an oval (my slot cars used to be more exciting), I've heard tell of a small block V8, might just be small enough, steering wheels, and after the racing season,body panels that survive the wrecks- aint we gonna have fun!!!

My head nearly exploded! Elio Clubs could buy tires in truckload volume to sell back to members as a fundraiser.

 

[Gas-Powered Awesome]

THAT WON'T BE SO BAD. BRIDGESTONE MAKES GOOD TIRES!

THE CURRENT POTENZA RE-71R IS A VERY GOOD TIRE FOR AUTOCROSS AND STREET-TIRE TIME-TRIAL COMPETITION.

THE ANCIENT RE-92 IS STILL THE ONLY LRR TIRE THAT GETS MAXIMUM FUEL MILEAGE IN THE FIRST-GENERATION HONDA INSIGHT. BRIDGESTONE STILL MAKES A RUN OF THEM EVERY YEAR OR TWO FOR ALL THE CRAZY HYPERMILERS.

 

[Coss]

I like Bridgestone's, I just put a set of Dueler X/L's on my Nitro.
Quiet, handle really well (great grip) but haven't had a chance to test them in the rain yet.
Full set of four, mount and balance, TPMS replacements, tax and disposal $713 with a $70 rebate, don't a bad price for a big tire (255 60R17)

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

I'm more concerned about them backing out of the deal entirely. What would be EMs contingency plan?

Same here.
Although unlikely, there needs to be a backup plan

 

[AriLea]

Same here.
Although unlikely, there needs to be a backup plan

The P5 will initially have a tire that's in current production, and is a 135. I don't know the other details other than it's the current contingency.

 

[W. WIllie]

A 135X?X15.
Got to check tire rack.

Willie