Tire/ Rim Package - Expensive???

[sparg93]

I've been emailing a sales rep for the place I may purchase my tire/rim package through. The line items costs are normal, but the final costs seems a bit high, what do you guys think??

B/c I'm buying the entire package all at once, I thought i'd actually get a discount...especially b/c of the powder coating (clear coat) I threw in there.

Here is the breakdown:
Mickey Thompson 17x9 - $161/ea
Pro Comp 285/70/17 - $247/ea
Wheel Locks - $65
Clear Powder Coat - $75/ea

Total = $1997

For mounting/balancing, hardware and shipping the price jumps to $2250!! Is $253 normal for shipping, plus mounting, etc??

I actually thought I would be <$2000 b/c i'd get a discount plus free shipping and mounting.

 

[SunlitComet]

seems typical. like buying from tire-rack almost. Would keep looking still of course.

 

[Dazrin]

Make sure you tell them you are getting quotes from other vendors too, that should help encourage them to give you the best price they can.

 

[sparg93]

yeah, I'm searching around now and will speak to a few other companies...those tires and rims are fairly common so there's no short supply of retailers.

I still keep jumping back and forth on those rims though...what I would give to find a local rim shop that actually had a decent display of SUV rims around here!!