Not impressed - so far

[deadeye]

Yesterday I bought a set of ATV tires (used but basically brand new) I purchased to Wallmart to be mounted on my Yamaha steel rims.  The cost was ok, $5 for the mounting, $3 for new valve stems, and $1.50 for old tire disposal.  The first issue is as when I picked them up was that some of the rims had the edge bent in from the mounting machine.  I pointed it out but didn't make a big deal as it didn't affect the tire seat area.  Second thing was a problem.  As you know most ATV's have two tire widths with the from being narrower than the rear.  Also they are directional which I pointed out to the service guy.  When I picked them up along with the dented rim edge, I noticed (very noticeable) they mounted one 8 inch front tire on the 10 inch rear rim.  It kind of looked like an over inflated balloon.  His first comment to me was I gave him one tire that was the wrong size.  Really?  Anyway after showing him the size markings on the tire, they started to swap the two.  I again reminded them of the directional issue. After some jiggering, I had to show them the front and rear of the correctly mounted ones so they could figure out the other.  Ok, done now and at home.  I decided to check for leaks with bubble soap.  All four had at least one bead leak with some having multiple areas that leaked.  One tire wasn't seated entirely.  Back to Wallmart.  The shop guy called over the guy who did the work and showed him the bent areas on the rim.  (Actually this was the guy who swapped the two tires and not the guy who did the initial installation).  They agreed it was bad and would correct the issues.  I left them there and said I would pick them up today.  I'm bringing the bubble soap with me when I go. 

[HD]

I have to give you credit for keeping your cool, I  would have blown a gasket. I don't think I would ever trust Walmart to do ATV tires.

[deadeye]

Things are better.  After giving them time to make it right, they seem to have gotten the message that you need to check your work.  I picked up the tires today and soap tested all the beads and NO leaks.  My wheeler now has new shoes (the others were the original 15 year old tires and 3 of 4 didn't hold air).  These tires run around $400 for a set. I got (Craig's List) a set of 4 virtually new for $125.  Now that the mounting fiasco is over, we will see how they last.   

 

[glenn57]

I have to give you credit for keeping your cool, I  would have blown a gasket. I don't think I would ever trust Walmart to do ATV tires.

i'm with HD on wallyworld. cept I wouldn't buy ANYTHING at that place.

[Moon Lake Refuge]

I saw someone driving out of an oil change at a walmart years back painting a line of oil as they drove away.  I'm guessing they went in for oil and ended up with a new engine.  Not bad for 20 bucks.