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[–] 92 points 3 months ago (12 children)

Ruining tires for 20 dollars? He should reconsider his pricing.

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  • [–] 8 points 3 months ago (5 children)

    One small burnout does not ruin the tires.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago (4 children)

    So what would you say is the profit margin at $20 a burnout? A fresh set of tires can cost an arm and a leg depending on the diameter

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Get cheap worn out tires for free.

    Do burnouts for $20 a pop.

    Profit.

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  • [–] 7 points 3 months ago

    20 bucks is only labour. You see, that’s where the amortization surcharge comes in, which is 12 bucks/tire and 10 for drivetrain and breakpad usage. There is also a transporation fee of 2 dollars a mile. Oh, and don’t forget the high fuel prices, so there is a surcharge for that which is 20% of the combined transportation and labour cost.

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  • [–] 29 points 3 months ago

    Little known fact, but bricks through the windscreen are the natural enemies of the burnout.

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  • [–] 19 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Most folks into doing burnouts will gladly do one for you if you just ask, anywhere, any time.

    I'm surprised there hasn't been a sideshow in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Station yet.

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  • [–] 9 points 3 months ago

    Fun fact: This is also how you fix a HP DV9000...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mALqhUqwqQE

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