Tirebob / Urban Expressions Wheel & Tire

[Khalil.e]

Coming into the winter driving season I wanted to give a huge :thumbsup: to Bob at Urban Expressions Wheel & Tire.

First looking for winter tires for the 5+ vehicles I needed them for, I checked TireRack. Yes, they are based out of the US and yes they have great tire prices.
After filling my shopping cart with 12 tires (3 out of the 5 vehicles) I checked on shipping costs etc, and came to a total.

After jotting down tire types, quality, etc., I called around a few places in town (sponsors and others). When calling around I would ask for the first car, then the second, and third. Everywhere I would ask 'well, if I get all 12 tires from you, can you give me a better price than the one just quoted?' A few said no, and a few took off ~$5 per tire.
After calling all but two places (Urban Expressions, MyTires) I did a quick summary to see where all the prices were at. After looking through my summary, no one could touch TireRacks price (shipping included) - so I didnt expect much from the last two suppliers.
After calling MyTires, their prices landed a in the middle of all the rest and again above TireRack.
Lastly, I called Bob at Urban Expressions. I asked for each car individually, didn't say I'd come pick them up right away, didn't ask for discounts etc.
Right off the bat he was ~$75 less than TireRack. Massive savings? Not really, however...

Great prices, way better than anyone local? Yes :thumbsup:
No need to haggle and bargain? Yes :thumbsup:
Great customer service? Yes :thumbsup:
Ability to provide comparables in price and quality? Yes :thumbsup:
Being able to buy locally with no worries about warranty, recalls or customer service? Priceless :love: (:D )


Anyhow, I could have made this post shorter - but Bob has been 10/10 for myself or anyone else I know that has ever been in need of his products, service, or expertise.

Big :thumbsup: to Bob at Urban Expressions!

[kevie88]

Yes, Bob is the best in town.

Earlier this summer I was looking for some wheels and tires for My STI for the summer, and Bob was very quick to set me up with a great deal on some nice 18" Rota's I was after, and a great price for tires as well. I will continue to deal with and recommend Bob to anyone I know.

Best price, Best service. Simply the best.

Doesn't hurt that his shop is directly across the street from mine either.. I know where I'll be getting all my tires done in the future. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[guessboi]

once again, bob's the man! :love: :love: :love:

[JRSC00LUDE]

Yup, Bob's your uncle! haha Definately a first-rate guy. :thumbsup:

[zain123]

bob is the man when it comes to tires!
my last 2 cars summer/winter has been through him
should be going to him in the near future for some winters

[riced]

x100
No one beats Bob. I've had a few other shops to just tell me to go to him if I'm looking for a good price.
It's like they all gave up hahaha

[redevil]

He has great prices and excellent service. I always take my tire installs to him. It is the only place where I trust to have my wheels mounted and balanced without damaging the rims.

I had him mount and balance my JDM Forester STi rims with tires. Quick and friendly service as always


Thanks again Bob and your install guy (sorry I forgot your name):thumbsup:

[Lorne@UrbanX]

:clap: :werd:
you da man bob!!!

[ercchry]

yeah great prices! mounting is by far the cheapest in town too and pretty good, no damage to my rims or anything, really quick too

[Hash_man]

No one in town can touch Bobs pricing on tires, and his service is awesome. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: For Bob from me too.

[garyb]

I give bob a :thumbsup: from my past experience. Even though the tires weren't for me lol

[supe]

Because of my recommendations I have refered over 7 sets of wheels to tirebob, all with great feedback!

[Casa]

i got my BMW X5 done there, he set me up with some great Cooper all season tires and mounted them all really quick. Highly recommended, good guy, great service!

[Hakkola]

:werd: Great service, I was really happy with Urban Expressions. :thumbsup:

[r0g3r]

do I have to talk to bob directly to get teh good prices?

[riced]

Originally posted by r0g3r
do I have to talk to bob directly to get teh good prices?

who else would you talk to...?
he's the owner

[redsrt4]

bob:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Justing]

another :thumbsup: for bob

...its not even the prices that are the big plus, its the awesome service that makes the difference:love:

[r0g3r]

Originally posted by riced


who else would you talk to...?
he's the owner

maaaaa bad I did not know that :cry:

[sh0ko]

ill never go to anyone agian but bob

[shadowz]

Bob hooked me up this week too, go to
Urban X!!

[TomcoPDR]

I've bought winter tires and full rim/tire sets from Bob too, very informative, skilled and knowledged about his products. And always explain pricing and not afraid to explain why some products are more expensive with him (the advantage/disadvantage; like how you can buy certain, not all, tires cheaper in the US, but you don't get a local warranty or service if anything happens within town)

He's so manly in that lab coat, you never know when he's gonna show the goods.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by redevil

Thanks again Bob and your install guy (sorry I forgot your name):thumbsup:


His name is Terence...

I LOVES Urban X....:thumbsup:

[2000TL]

+100000 for Bob:thumbsup:

[sillysod]

he put some Proxes 4's on my A4 last week and was a great transaction.

Friendly and good work.

[syeve]

Thumbs up for Bob!!

Summer and winter tires for my S4 supplied by Bob...nothing but the best service. I will and have recommended Bob to anyone.

:thumbsup:

[Seanith]

Nothing but happy with my purchase I made this summer for the Accord. Gave me a great price. Bob = :thumbsup:

[Impreza]

I just got a winter wheel and tire combo for my car from TireBob as well and nothing but good things to say!

[r0g3r]

how do I exactly get to this place? I wanted to go last week but I couldn't find it? I took midnight east then turned right on 12th st heading south towards 32 ave. I went down that strip of road many times but couldn't find it??????? I want to winter wheel/tires soon so if somebody can point me in the right direction, thanks!

[Tripz]

When you turn right on 12th street, make a left on 44ave. It's going to be a few stores down on your right, they'll have a sign that says Urban X Wheel & Tires.

[r0g3r]

thanks man will visit them this week and get some tires.

[Seanith]

Originally posted by r0g3r
I took midnight east

Thats your problem right there :rofl:

[ekguy]

Can someone pm me contact info for this place? I'd like to get some winters for my Legend once I sell the ones from my civic.

[Dj_Stylz]

Bob Blakeborough
Urban Expressions Wheel & Tire Inc.
Bay #6, 1303 44th ave NE
Calgary Alberta, T2E6L5
888.769.1772 Toll Free
403.769.1771 tel
403.769.1773 fax
[email protected]

[r0g3r]

Originally posted by Seanith


Thats your problem right there :rofl:

LOL my bad, mcknight right?;)

[1slw4dr]

just got some tires from bob a couple weeks ago a+++++ service and price

[ekguy]

Originally posted by Dj_Stylz
Bob Blakeborough
Urban Expressions Wheel & Tire Inc.
Bay #6, 1303 44th ave NE
Calgary Alberta, T2E6L5
888.769.1772 Toll Free
403.769.1771 tel
403.769.1773 fax
[email protected]

thanks alot

[andyg16]

Definately :thumbsup: :thumbsup: for bob his service was awesome and he actually took the time to help me find what i needed

[bwling]

Please check your PM and email Bob. Thx

[riced]

Originally posted by bwling
Please check your PM and email Bob. Thx

yeah.. He must be damn busy, I've left a message for him and 3 out of the 4 times I call, it's his answering machine.
The one time I got through, it was one of his employees and I was on hold for 6 minutes and decided to wait again..

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by riced


yeah.. He must be damn busy, I've left a message for him and 3 out of the 4 times I call, it's his answering machine.
The one time I got through, it was one of his employees and I was on hold for 6 minutes and decided to wait again..

I think he is. Been a week since he answer my pm. I'm almost ready to go to crappy tire for winters...... almost.

[riced]

I can't even PM him haha

[jdmSiR]

bob
axis ogsssss

[tirebob]

Thanks everyone for the fantastic support from Beyond!!!

Due to the massive influx of inquiries and business at this time time of year I am finding it impossible to return PM's in even close to a timely manner. I wish I had the means to just hire a ton of people to relieve the pressure but these short bursts of seasonal business do not allow for this luxury so for now all we can do is plow through it all.

If you can, please call 403.769.1771 or come by the shop at Bay #6, 1303 44th ave NE. This will help get you taken care of in as timely a fashion as possible. I hope you can all understand as I pride myself on doing what is best for my customers, and at this time of year I just can't get my messages, PM's and e-mails answered easily. Just not enough time in the day! Also, I do have Lorne helping me so please do not be shy to talk to him as well... Don't forget to mention you are a Beyonder!!!

Thanks again for all your support Beyond!!!

Bob

[em2ab]

Liked him when I dealt with him at CMS a while back, good guy. :thumbsup:

[Lorne@UrbanX]

yep feel free to msg me or call.

[Lorne@UrbanX]

beyonders can also email us at [email protected] or [email protected]

[el-nino]

emailed!

[bwling]

Bob/Lorne what are your hours of operation? Are you open on weekends?

[Lorne@UrbanX]

Originally posted by bwling
Bob/Lorne what are your hours of operation? Are you open on weekends?
Monday to Fri 9am - 6pm.
Closed on weekends and holidays.

cheers...

[TomcoPDR]

+1 for UrbanX

Just got my winter steelies from them, sorry Bob I had to get a friend to pick them up...

Thanks again for ordering them and good price. :thumbsup:

[bobby_lu]

haha your pm box is always full, so I emailed you.

:thumbsup:

[SpoonEK9@STRD]

Originally posted by sho&go CRX

Monday to Fri 9am - 6pm.
Closed on weekends and holidays.

cheers...

think its time to hire another person if people arnt getting calls back.

[tirebob]

Originally posted by SpoonEK9@STRD


think its time to hire another person if people arnt getting calls back. I wish it were that easy... It is busy like this for 2 months in the fall, then in January, February, March it is totally dead. Can't just hire people who know what they are doing only to have to lay them off again at the end of the season, nor can you train someone in this time either...

Just gotta plow through and as the business grows more year round I can start bringing more people in. I have already expanded to 4 of us from just myself at this time last year and I am not going to just have extra bodies who are not capable of doing anything properly for the customer as that hurts my reputation more than being so busy for 2 months that I can't do everything at once. I feel being a responsible business owner means not trying to grow faster than I am capable of sustaining reasonably. I want to make sure we are there for the long haul for all those that work for us and for those that are customers of ours...

Growing pains... It takes time. Please try to remember, even though I personally have been around for quite a while, I only opened up the business not even a year and a half ago.

Please accept my deepest apologies to anyone that is having trouble getting through to us at the insanely busy time of year... And to those that have had the patience to ride through this time and still remain loyal customers, a HUGE THANKS from all 4 of us at Urban X!!!

Bob, Lorne, Kenny and Darcy

[mgwatson]

Hey Tirebob! I tried calling you at your shop today but you were too busy =D Anyways, I have a 2003 mini cooper s, and I am having a heck of a tire with my current winter tire/rim setup. I bought a pair of 185/65/15 winters and a set of 15x6 4/100 multi-fit steelies from canadian tire (regretting that decision already!!). Ive had them balanced twice and still, the vibration is there at ~90km/hr. Im wondering if you can fit a set of hubcentric rings to steelies, and if not, do u have any winter steels that would fit "hubcentrically" out of the box without any rings or anything, and if so, how much for 4 =) Thanks!!

[canadian_hustla]

Hi Bob

I hope you see this thread
I am looking for a quote on the following:

2009 Toyota Corolla (running 16's right now)

Kumho KW19's w/ steelies

can you please PM me what the pricing would be? I have tried PM'ing you but as other beyonder have noticed your pm box is full

Thanks and cheers

[legendboy]

I was having a hell of a time getting a deal on tires for my van. 215 65 16.

Bob hooked it up tho, got a set of Toyo eclipse all seasons from Bob, nice guy to deal with. Too bad he didn't have time to install em tho!

[sneek]

Bob helped me out on time with tires, but I emailed almost a month ago and have not heard back :cry: