Mondays at the tire shop

[IsleDog]

Originally Posted by Jfkmk

Could have been his dear ole Grand Dad.

theres a song in there somewhere

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by F.R.O.G.

Looks as if someone drove downrange at a turkey shoot.

Around here you can find wheels just like these in most any rural gravel pit. One can only hope they weren't on the car when the holes appeared.

[rracer5]

Originally Posted by wmtire

I just got a customer who educated me on tires or the rubber to be exact.

He brought in a pair of dry rotted, separated Michelin tires that were 20 years old according to the DOT date code. (Pic below)

He was griping about how he would never buy another Michelin tire as these had plenty of tread but came apart.

I told him they were twenty years old and that's when he informed me that age had nothing to do with tire rubber, as it was all dependent on how much you use a tire. He also added he didnt drive this truck much at all.

I just kept my mouth shut and nodded my head in agreement as I just wanted to make the sale, which I did.

I also knew I would have a story for this thread. Lol

Originally Posted by wmtire

Let's see if he can do it again. The new tires I sold him which are also in the pic were just that, $99.99 per after taxes

Who all's going to be here reading FRF 20 years from now when wmtire writes to say "he's baaaack".....??

[Beachbourbon]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Been home all week as roads were iced over since Monday. We are starting to get back to normal this weekend. Maybe the customers and tales thereof will start back next week.


I went to my local Dairy Queen earlier as they were open. The lady that came on the speaker started with "we are out of turkey, chicken tenders, french fries, hamburger buns, bacon....and that's when I cut her off. Told her she couldn't help me and she said she understood.


We made it in to town last night and any restaurant/fast food place that was open had traffic lines out in the road.


Most all of our water systems in the area are under boil orders so the restaurants/fast food aren't serving any drinks except bottled water.

Our fast food drive through lines have been insane in SoVal throughout COVID it’s a good thing we don’t eat fast food and my wife is a great cook

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by rracer5

Who all's going to be here reading FRF 20 years from now when wmtire writes to say "he's baaaack".....??

Might be an incentive to squeeze another 20 out of the old body[emoji1787]

[rracer5]

Originally Posted by TitanMike

Might be an incentive to squeeze another 20 out of the old body[emoji1787]

That's OK for us but, what kind of shape will wmtire be in still "changin' tars" 20 years from now!

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by rracer5

That's OK for us but, what kind of shape will wmtire be in still "changin' tars" 20 years from now!

I will have already had my stroke/heart attack/retirement party (all the same event) well before then.

[wmtire]

Customer pulls in driveway and honks horn. I walk out and she tells me her car is sluggish and pulling hard to the left. Asks me what I think it is.

I paused for a second to make sure this wasn't one of those hidden camera type gags, but finally realized she actually wasn't aware of the problem that was instantly noticeable.

This is what we removed from her vehicle, that she stated was just purchased yesterday from a competitor.

[Mr. Dan]

I'd say she ran over an anvil in the road.

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by rracer5

That's OK for us but, what kind of shape will wmtire be in still "changin' tars" 20 years from now!

Probably the same as my Uncle who lived to 96 years old. Worked hard all his life. Those who drive chais in an office usually come up short of that.

[5er_tom]

Police spikes

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by wmtire

I will have already had my stroke/heart attack/retirement party (all the same event) well before then.

Just as long as you don't toss in another marriage/divorce for desert[emoji1787]

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by 5er_tom

Police spikes

They just make the tire look like it lost a fight with a porcupine.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by Mr. Dan

I'd say she ran over an anvil in the road.

That sneaky coyote!

[Mr. Dan]

Originally Posted by 5picker

That sneaky coyote!

... an anvil from Acme Anvils!

[rracer5]

Originally Posted by wmtire

I will have already had my stroke/heart attack/retirement party (all the same event) well before then.

I'll "save the date".

Originally Posted by TitanMike

Just as long as you don't toss in another marriage/divorce for desert[emoji1787]

OK! That will certainly move up the date!

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by Mr. Dan

I'd say she ran over an anvil in the road.

LOL, now you've painted a picture I can't ever unsee.

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by TitanMike

Just as long as you don't toss in another marriage/divorce for desert[emoji1787]

Probably no danger of that. Usually there is a courtship before a marriage. I'm not sure I have the proper social etiquette for dating, cause I absolutely would say something similar to this below thinking it was a humorous conversation starter on a first date:

[Iwannacamp]

Originally Posted by F.R.O.G.

Looks as if someone drove downrange at a turkey shoot.

Bonnie and Clyde’s car?

[F.R.O.G.]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Customer pulls in driveway and honks horn. I walk out and she tells me her car is sluggish and pulling hard to the left. Asks me what I think it is.

I paused for a second to make sure this wasn't one of those hidden camera type gags, but finally realized she actually wasn't aware of the problem that was instantly noticeable.

This is what we removed from her vehicle, that she stated was just purchased yesterday from a competitor.


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The competitor probably told her that the tire still had "lots of life" left in it. Unfortunately, she left his lot and drove it on the road. Probably no warranty after that.