Here is my experience.\r
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I had a flat tire due to a nail puncture (Bridgestone WS-50 snow tire). They explained that the tire was ruined and couldn't be fixed because the sidewall had delaminated. So far so good.\r
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Next they explain that they couldn't replace the tire because it had been discontinued. I needed tires so I had all 4 replaced. They went on to explain how the Bridgestone REVO1 is a much better tire than my old WS-50s. I suggested the Bridgestone LM-25s or the Bridgestone LM-22s because these were performance snow tires but they insisted that the REVO1s were going to be the better choice. \r
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I drove the car to work the next day and it was handling a little sloppy so I stopped to check the tire pressure. The rear tires were a full 10 psi under the recommended inflation...but here's the kicker. I'm looking at the tire when I see the marking WS-50 on the sidewall. So, not only had they not given me the superior REVO1, but the WS-50s hadn't been discontinued either. \r
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To add to all this, I paid $145/tire. \r
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I'm not sure why they had to be deceptive. I think it's instinctual for some people. \r
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Thanks,\r
lg
Pros: They carry Bridgestone, Pirelli and Cooper, all my favorite brands.
Cons: Deceptive practices.
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