RJC

Do we get a discount from the tire rack? Luke?

Kar don

nope not that i know of.

Luke@tirerack

agreed ....

Brunelleschi

maybe we should

J Lucas

I second that idea

Richard / E320

I think there should be a discount to members too; every time I get close to saving up for that set of tires and AMG wheels I want, when I check the tirerack website I'm back to saving even more due to price increases! I have a 2001 E320 and still have the factory wheels as the prices have increased approximately $700 for the complete set...

Harris

The problem is not with Tirerack or any vendor. The Euro vs. dollar has risen over 20% in the past 3-4 months. All vendors who do business with Germany are all suffering. There is nothing that we can do except to raise the price because the cost has gone up.

RJC

They can still offer a discount. Many goods from Europe sold here are offered with discounts. In addition what about the wheels/tires made in the US?

steve s

strong euro or not...michelins have always been more expensive than bridgestone counterparts...

but i'll 2nd the discounts...almost all the tires i've got are from tirerack...

bcmbcmbcm

For example,

jump ahead in the queue for order processing, free valve stems with tire only purchases, you know, things that cost nothing or very little but add some more value.

just a thought..

Brett

Luke@tirerack

you don't think my being here answering all of these questions is a special service ????

bcmbcmbcm

Hey Luke,

I sincerely hope that I or other members here did not offend you. I truly appreciate your advice and personal service, and I also have been loyal to the Tire Rack for many years. I wouldn’t consider buying tires or wheels from anyone else. I have recommended the Rack to many folks (some car people and some non car people) who were at first nervous, but then extremely satisfied, with their experiences.

I did not mean offence, but was merely trying to point out a high value/low cost type of exchange which is one of the best exchanges possible in any negotiation. Maybe there is something of high value the Rack can use from us that will cost us very little. For example, do you ever run up against a quota during certain months that we can help you fill? I don’t know, just trying to think out loud… The problem with monetary discounts is that they, well, cost money. I was trying to brainstorm about some perks, in addition to your fine service, that would make us feel even more special, while costing the Tire Rack little or no money at all… that’s where my idea about same day mounting and shipping came in. I am a big consumer of other types of products, and am a club member for two of them. I know that when I place an order by 10:00am it goes out the same day for sure. Jumping ahead of the line. The airlines do this too (though their customer service is hardly an example), fly enough, you fly first class. In short, I am just trying to take the focus off “the discount”.

In any event, I personally understand, and hope others do too, that you operate on very slim margins. The Rack has been competitive for years, and I personally don’t want to do anything to jeopardize its existence. I just can’t help but wonder though, and I think that I am not alone, if there is something more. I heard years ago that car dealers and other high-volume customers received a discount on posted rates. In 1997, I purchased 4 sets of wheels and tires within a 2 week time period. The Rack offered me a discount on future purchases, but I did not buy any more until 2001 so the offer vanished.

Luke, I will continue to use the Rack, and personally call you too, for my next tire purchase which should be within the next 60 days, discount or not. I am extremely satisfied but like any consumer, always am searching for more bang for my buck. I can’t help it- it is human nature. Shoot, if the tires were free, we would probably ask to be paid to accept them

Luke@tirerack

I don't blame anybody for asking .....


as far as special services offered to members

look at this thread