My local tire dealer told me that the Blizzak plant burned down, and that I would not be able to get any for at least two years. Tire Rack told me this was bull, and I shouldn't have any problem at all. They say they hear these types of rumors all the time.
Anybody know what's going on here?
Sheldon snipped-for-privacy@sopris.net
I heard of a Firestone plant burning down a couple of years ago. But that's likely been fixed by now. I haven't heard of another incident since.
Yousuf Khan
Then just buy them from Tire Rack or Discount Tire Direct. Your local dealer is probably just trying to avoid saying "we don't have those in stock" in hopes that you buy another brand.
-T
Tire fires are _very_ difficult to extinguish. The question then becomes, "Is the Blizzak plant _burning_ down?".
Presumably the plant is not made out of tires :)
Actually, I had two good ones and two worn ones. I had them switched over for the spring and asked them about ordering two new ones in the fall. That's when I got the story.
I already ordered two from the Tire Rack, and I'll have four good ones come fall, but this dealer was pretty emphatic about not being able to get them for two years. It's not like I was ordering snow/ice tires in the spring. Nobody has them in stock, except the Tire Rack, and even they were in short supply -- this time of year.
Thanks all.
Sheldon
Even if it was blown off the face of the earth it would not take two years to rebuild. Is this dealer frequently full of shit?
Searched Google for "blizzak tire plant fire". Nothing indicating a fire. I would:
It's not a Subaru dealer. It's Big O Tires.
Sheldon
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