r/roseburg 23d ago

Got a flat and are stuck here tonight and tomorrow. What should we do?

Generally not picky. We like hiking!

Also any recommendations for places to buy a tire that are open Sunday? Looking like Tire Monkey is the only one open.

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u/stacy_lou_ 23d ago

Gonna need a car to go hiking around here. There is a nice walking path through Stewart park if you want to walk through town. Les Schwab is the best place to get tires in town. They open on Monday.

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u/jroc83 23d ago

Would not recommend tire monkey. Have had nothing but bad experiences with them. Maybe they've changed since I went there last

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u/chuckdaly76 23d ago

Wait for Schwab’s on Monday….they may even help ya out on Sunday if u call and say ur an existing customer stranded. They will use it as marketing/commercial for the holidays so ya may even wanna ask for a new set of “4” 🤷‍♂️🙌all they can say is no . Good luck

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u/hierarch17 23d ago

I would but we’re moving to LA, and losing a whole day when we’re trying to get there on a deadline would be pretty rough.

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u/QrtrQuell 23d ago

You may not make it to LA if you get a tire from Tire Monkey.

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u/LibrarianEffective 23d ago

Costco Tire Service Center is open Sunday 10-6 but you would need a membership to buy.

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u/No-Extension-101 23d ago

If not a member yet, go to the customer service desk and either become a member or purchase a Costco gift card in the amount to cover the tire service.

Fun fact: Non-members who are “gifted” Costco cash cards are allowed access to shop for items using said cash cards. No membership needed in that instance.

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u/Unhappy_Cell4133 23d ago

You can call your car insurance and check if you have roadside or trip interruption coverage :) also, I sent you a chat. I live in Roseburg and my boyfriend is a mechanic. He might actually be able to help if you want.

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u/Rare_Ad_9984 23d ago

Hold out for Les schwab

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u/No-Extension-101 23d ago

Chinese made Schwab labelled tires? Not my cup of tea.

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u/Rare_Ad_9984 23d ago

If one is looking for a tire not to be put on by an SS tattoo, it’s a place to start

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u/No-Extension-101 23d ago

What does Costco have to do with SS tattoos? Schwab is closed Sunday, plus I don’t trust Chinese made tires when the rubber hits the road on my car. YMMV. 🤷‍♂️

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u/Rare_Ad_9984 23d ago

It’s in an earlier comment

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u/cantbelieveit1963 23d ago

Which Les Schwab tires are made in China?

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u/No-Extension-101 23d ago

Virtually all of their in-house branded tires.

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u/cantbelieveit1963 23d ago

So, from what I can see, there is the Mazama brand, which is owned by Schwab.

Tracing the brand I see they are made by Sumitomo which is a Japanese company and the tires are manufactured in a plant in Thailand that also produces the Falken Wildpeak.

Schwab’s other brand is Dean which they bought from Cooper. Those tires are built by Goodyear, which now owns Cooper, in the U.S.

I could be mistaken, please enlighten me as to which of their branded tire are made in China?

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u/No-Extension-101 23d ago

Ask Mr. Drew Schwab. He knows the exact amount of their catalog that is made up of Chinese product. (The vast majority)

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u/cantbelieveit1963 23d ago

Look at the DOT numbers. That will tell you where the tires are manufactured. It is not hard.

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u/No-Extension-101 23d ago

Precisely. Most Schwab tires are not USA made.

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u/cantbelieveit1963 23d ago

Your statement was that the tires are made in China. That is simply not true. Their tires made by Goodyear/Cooper are made in the USA.

Goodyear is the only US tire manufacturer remaining.

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u/No-Extension-101 23d ago

Your source data?

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u/cantbelieveit1963 23d ago

The DOT numbers are molded into the sidewall of every tire sold in the U.S.

The U.S. department of transportation publishes a list of every tire plant in the world and the corresponding DOT code .

My best friend worked in management of Les Schwab for over 40 years.

I worked in the automotive repair business for over 30 years.

Trade magazines such as Tire Business provide a yearly issue that has tire manufacturers data as well as retailers data .

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u/No-Extension-101 22d ago edited 22d ago

Your best friend will attest to the references I have posted in my previous posts in this thread, if they are honest and credible. Established fact that Schwab has used cheaper Chinese made tires for many, many years.

Buyers should always check DOT info for assurance and proof of manufacture.

Goodyear and Cooper Chinese Plant $200 million dollar Investments 2023

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u/Positive-Cattle1795 23d ago

Tire Pro, Big O Tire, Costco, Les Schwab... avoid the tire reuse areas such as tire monkey

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u/Relevant_BumbleBitch 23d ago

I would steer away from there, they allow pedophiles to work there specifically the owner Tavis has no issue with it he has them work at his house very bad business

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u/bdoz138 23d ago

Unfortunately, Tire Monkey is the only place open on Sunday. They helped me out a few years ago and I just stared at the SS tattoos on the dudes hands the whole time. I don't know if he was the owner or employee or what. But that was i sign for me to never go back.

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u/normalchilldude40 23d ago

The bars in the Burg are plentiful on the weekends. Not as fun or open as long as they used to be ( For some unknown reason) but still got the fun, small town vibe.

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u/pellican93 23d ago

Les Schwab put my tires on the wrong way. Go to Costco if you can.

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u/QrtrQuell 23d ago

Tire Monkey gave me a 20+ year old tire since I didn't know how to check and knew I'd be driving with 2 small children. Please don't go there. They are shady at best.