Car expert slams tire stores for shoddy business practices: 'They prey on desperation'

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“The worst part of this business is f-king tire shops,” the car dealer declared. “Give people some hope!”

@Robbthecarguy on TikTok“Used tire places run the business like it’s going out of business. Let’s take as much money from whoever walks in because there might not be a tomorrow,” he explained.

Montalvo, a car dealer, was searching for two sets of 20-inch tires for his 2016 Dodge Ram. He compared prices from “a couple” used tire shops to Walmart — and noticed a significant price difference. “You’re f-king ridiculous,” Montalvo said about the tires that he wouldn’t even sell his own customers. “How can you sell a used tire for $70?”The Tampa, Florida, resident then asked about the cost of new tires, which amounted to $175 per wheel, not including installation, recycling or a disposal fee.

“Buying tires has never been so cost competitive, so it’s very important to comparison shop,” money expert Clark Howard said on the site. “Service after the sale is really important, especially if you live in a city with lots of potholes.” Swimmer allegedly kicked out of Olympic Village over 'inappropriate' behavior wanted to represent US in Paris

 

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