Question on how much somthing should cost for my 8, I think im gettin ripped.

01-08-2006, 11:52 PM

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Question on how much somthing should cost for my 8, I think im gettin ripped.

How much should 4 brand new winter tires, and 4 spark plugs be, not done by myself, or mazda...by local mechanic

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01-08-2006, 11:59 PM

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Tires are at least $100 each plus mounting and balancing. Spark plugs are about $100. The bill should be somewhere in the neighborhood of $700-800.

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01-09-2006, 07:46 AM

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Tires are at least $100 each plus mounting and balancing. Spark plugs are about $100. The bill should be somewhere in the neighborhood of $700-800.

I would say the estimates are close. Winter/Snow tires would be between $125-250, depending on brand. Check the Discount Tire (Tires.com) & The Tire Rack (tirerack.com) for a comparison. These will most likely be a little cheaper than your local dealer.
$100 is a good price for the sparkplugs, installation would be additional.

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01-09-2006, 08:57 AM

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Just got off the phone with mazda and the spark plugs retail for about $38.95 each. Most shops get about 20% off dealer list and said my cost would be about $32.00 each.

The leading and trailing spark plugs are different, but cost the same, and I was told the trailing plugs are on back order (1 week+). The labor calls for 0.5 hours labor, which in my area (Charlotte, NC) would be $37.50.

Hope that helps.