Who does your tire rotations? - Honda Pilot

tomas21 · 06-04-2009, 02:05 PM

I've been trying to decide on what to do for my tire rotations.

I found that Discount Tire Centers will do lifetime (of the original tires) Balance & rotation for $80 on my 07 Pilot.

Curious what others out there are doing that don't have the equipment.

rockman19762001 · 06-04-2009, 03:00 PM

I have the dealership rotate tires, with a coupon for $9.00, on the Pilot. On my pickup I have discount because I bought new tires there.

sjlee · 06-04-2009, 03:59 PM

I still have the OEM tires on our Pilot, so I just take it to the local mechanic up the street and pay them about $20 to do a tire rotation.

After I replace them, I'll have the tire dealer rotate them for free.

On that deal from Discount Tire, is that the lifetime of the vehicle or the tires? Does it require a tire purchase? Most tire places will rotate and balance tires for the life of the tires if you bought them there.

If you think you'll get at least 4 rotations in before you need new tires, then I'd say that deal is good.

The other downside is that if you move away and aren't near a Discount Tire Center, then you'll probably never take it back there to take advantage of the deal.

Medic721 · 06-04-2009, 04:15 PM

I purchased my last set at Costco, so they do my balancing and rotations.
FYI they do not let you change them earlier than their mileage....

-MIke.

dustino8 · 06-04-2009, 04:46 PM

I do my own. I always end up loosening and retourquing the lugs anyway. The tire stores always torque them way too much. This past winter when I had the Vatiivas installed, I checked the torque when I got home, and one lug nut would barely come off with my impact.

dj5 · 06-04-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by dustino8
I do my own. I always end up loosening and retourquing the lugs anyway.

I do my own as well. It only takes about 15 minutes and I know they are rotated and torqued correctly.

Pilot-Matt · 06-04-2009, 07:12 PM

My independent tire store does it for free for the lifetime of the tires.

moda_way · 06-04-2009, 07:47 PM

I do my own on my TSX, every oil change.

Because I get the oil changed for free at Honda, I get the rotation done then too... for free. I would do them myself if I did the oil changes.

tomas21 · 06-08-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally posted by sjlee
I still have the OEM tires on our Pilot, so I just take it to the local mechanic up the street and pay them about $20 to do a tire rotation.

After I replace them, I'll have the tire dealer rotate them for free.

On that deal from Discount Tire, is that the lifetime of the vehicle or the tires? Does it require a tire purchase? Most tire places will rotate and balance tires for the life of the tires if you bought them there.

If you think you'll get at least 4 rotations in before you need new tires, then I'd say that deal is good.

The other downside is that if you move away and aren't near a Discount Tire Center, then you'll probably never take it back there to take advantage of the deal.

The deal from Discount Tire Center is the lifetime of the tires. And no you don't need to purchase the tires from them you can just buy the balance and rotate package for the tires that came with the car.

I think for 80 bucks I'm going to do it. Rotate every 5000. That is about 12 rotates for $80. ~7 bucks a rotation. not bad

samc · 06-14-2009, 09:20 AM

Personally I'd rather invest the $80 into a good torque wrench (I don't have one yet) and do it myself. But that's the kind of guy I am.

06-04-2009, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
tomas21 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 45 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Who does your tire rotations? I've been trying to decide on what to do for my tire rotations. I found that Discount Tire Centers will do lifetime (of the original tires) Balance & rotation for $80 on my 07 Pilot. Curious what others out there are doing that don't have the equipment.

06-04-2009, 03:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
rockman19762001 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 686 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the dealership rotate tires, with a coupon for $9.00, on the Pilot. On my pickup I have discount because I bought new tires there. __________________ The greatest strength is gentleness.

06-04-2009, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
sjlee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pewaukee WI Posts: 1,605 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I still have the OEM tires on our Pilot, so I just take it to the local mechanic up the street and pay them about $20 to do a tire rotation. After I replace them, I'll have the tire dealer rotate them for free. On that deal from Discount Tire, is that the lifetime of the vehicle or the tires? Does it require a tire purchase? Most tire places will rotate and balance tires for the life of the tires if you bought them there. If you think you'll get at least 4 rotations in before you need new tires, then I'd say that deal is good. The other downside is that if you move away and aren't near a Discount Tire Center, then you'll probably never take it back there to take advantage of the deal. __________________ 1995 Yamaha FZR600 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L (Desert Rock Metallic, side steps, crossbars, rear splash guards, wheel locks, towing package, full-size spare on EX rim) 2007 Honda Accord EX-L V6 sedan (Alabaster Silver Metallic, splash guards, wheel locks)

06-04-2009, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Medic721 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 403 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I purchased my last set at Costco, so they do my balancing and rotations. FYI they do not let you change them earlier than their mileage.... -MIke. __________________ 2006 EX-L Nav, Billet Silver, Honda Hitch, ATF Cooler, PS Cooler, Honda Towing Harness, Honda Rear Mud Flaps, Catch-All 5 Piece Set, Rear Sub-Frame Kit, Honda Cross Bars, Spare Cup Holder, Factory Service Manuals, ScanGauge II, Softride Pull Pin Bike Rack, Poorman mp3 input, G-Net Navi Video adapter, AirLift 1000 kit.

06-04-2009, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
dustino8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 764 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I do my own. I always end up loosening and retourquing the lugs anyway. The tire stores always torque them way too much. This past winter when I had the Vatiivas installed, I checked the torque when I got home, and one lug nut would barely come off with my impact. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L; Sidesteps, aftermarket hitch and tranny cooler, prodigy brake controller, Airlift 1000 2007 Toyota Tundra Dearly departed 1991 Prelude and 2005 Civic

06-04-2009, 07:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pilot-Matt Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Twinsburg, Ohio Posts: 793 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My independent tire store does it for free for the lifetime of the tires. __________________ 04' Sage Brush Pearl EX Chrome Side Steps (OEM), Rear Splash Guards (OEM), Cross Bars (OEM), Chrome Exhaust Tips (OEM), Cargo Net (OEM), All-Season Floor Mats (OEM) WeatherFlectors from WeatherTech (Dark), FormFit Air Deflector, Cloud-Rider Mirror SS Mesh Grille Inserts, Full Size EX Spare, 3m Protective Tape, Wwong's Pilot Pads, Chrome Accessory Logos, Clear Door Edge Guards. Free brushless car wash anytime. 09' Honda Ridgeline RTL, Mocha w/Black Interior 99' Honda Shadow ACE 1100C2

06-04-2009, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
moda_way Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 519 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I do my own on my TSX, every oil change. Because I get the oil changed for free at Honda, I get the rotation done then too... for free. I would do them myself if I did the oil changes. __________________ 2009 DCP Touring, Navi & RES 2004 Acura TSX (bunch of mods b/c its fun) 2008 Ducati 1098 R.I.P.

06-14-2009, 09:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
samc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 657 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Personally I'd rather invest the $80 into a good torque wrench (I don't have one yet) and do it myself. But that's the kind of guy I am.

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