Michelin tire rebate works with Tirerack.com! [Archive]

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a4syed

Dec 11th, 2007, 10:28 AM

I just purchased 4 tires from www.tirerack.com for about $650 including GST, PST and shipping ($93 shipping to Scarborough) minus 100 dollars Michelin rebate, for a total of around $550. (Michelin Exalto A/S 205-55-r16 tires)
The tire prices on tirerack.com are a lot cheaper than here in Canada and since the shipping is less then a hundred dollars, I think its a very good deal.
I confirmed with Michelin web support that if I purchased the tires from a US online retailer the $100 Canadian rebate would still apply!

BinaryJay

Dec 11th, 2007, 02:00 PM

I *called* Michelin and they said that the rebate promotion is only valid for Canadian Retailers. She said specifically that it would not apply for purchases from the Tire Rack.

kleptodathief

Dec 11th, 2007, 02:09 PM

so the op got lucky? wheres this rebate form online?

i wonder will it work at 1010tires.com that cdn site?

BinaryJay

Dec 11th, 2007, 02:21 PM

I think OP purchased the tires on a false presumption and will either not get his rebate or get a letter saying it was not approved eventually.

BeaverLiquor

Dec 11th, 2007, 03:59 PM

i can confirm it works :cheesygri

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/3092/michelineditedtb5.th.png (http://img160.imageshack.us/my.php?image=michelineditedtb5.png)

i bought the exalto a/s to replace the re92a's that came with my car a month or so back and didn't have time to pick them up so i got them shipped and said hey why not try it.

Asad_A203

Dec 11th, 2007, 04:10 PM

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cereal83

Dec 11th, 2007, 04:20 PM

LoveRFD

Dec 11th, 2007, 07:52 PM

On Michelin.ca it only says before Dec 31, 2007, doesn't say started from what time. I bought my tires from tirerack in Oct, don't know if it's still eligible for the rebate. I'll send out the claim form anyway, worth a try.

Thanks guys for the information.

Asad_A203

Dec 12th, 2007, 12:11 AM

What did you pay for duty charges and exactly how much were the tires before duty charges?

18's Dunlop Winter Sport M3s. Came out to $800 before taxes; $200 per tire. Duties was around $1XX, brokerage fee was $51, shipping was $8X; taxes was around $1XX.

All in all, my tires came for around $1040 (got it when dollar was at $1.08). To put it into perspective, I got a quote of $2100 from Fountain Tire for just the tires as well... Fricken Fountain Tire scratched my rims when mounting my tires as well; avoid Fountain Tire when you balance your rims!

hightech

Dec 12th, 2007, 08:37 AM

cereal83

Dec 12th, 2007, 08:48 AM

18's Dunlop Winter Sport M3s. Came out to $800 before taxes; $200 per tire. Duties was around $1XX, brokerage fee was $51, shipping was $8X; taxes was around $1XX.

All in all, my tires came for around $1040 (got it when dollar was at $1.08). To put it into perspective, I got a quote of $2100 from Fountain Tire for just the tires as well... Fricken Fountain Tire scratched my rims when mounting my tires as well; avoid Fountain Tire when you balance your rims!

Thanks for the cost breakdown. Yes that is quite a bit cheaper even with brokerage fee's and shipping. I still have no clue why stuff is cheaper just 2 hours south from Toronto, makes people mad

a4syed

Dec 13th, 2007, 04:26 AM

What did you pay for duty charges and exactly how much were the tires before duty charges?

Shipping: $93.28
GST: $29.52
HST: $.00
PST: $46.82
Duties: $.00
Brokerage Fee: $20.00
Excise Tax: $.00
Provincial Tire Fee: $.00
Order Total Including Shipping: $661.62

Each tire was for $118.00

I EMAILED MICHELIN 3 TIMES TO CONFIRM THE REBATE, TOLD THEM THE EXACT SITUATION (THAT I PURCHASED FROM AN ONLINE US RETAILER AND LIVE IN CANADA) AND RECEIVE THE SAME RESPONSE:

Name,

Thank you for your email. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Yes, you would qualify for the $100 rebate. Please go to the website -
www.michelinman.ca to download the rebate form

If your questions have not been answered to your satisfaction, please call
me at 1-800-847-3435 (toll-free) between 8:30AM and 6:00PM Eastern Time
Monday through Friday.

Sincerely,
Bill

Michelin North America
Consumer Relations

Now I have proof (the emails) in case they try to back off the deal :)

a4syed

Dec 13th, 2007, 04:32 AM

What did you pay for duty charges and exactly how much were the tires before duty charges?[/QUOTE]

Shipping: $93.28
GST: $29.52
HST: $.00
PST: $46.82
Duties: $.00
Brokerage Fee: $20.00
Excise Tax: $.00
Provincial Tire Fee: $.00
Order Total Including Shipping: $661.62

Each tire was for $118.00

I EMAILED MICHELIN 3 TIMES TO CONFIRM THE REBATE, TOLD THEM THE EXACT SITUATION (THAT I PURCHASED FROM AN ONLINE US RETAILER AND LIVE IN CANADA) AND RECEIVED THE SAME/SIMILAR RESPONSE EVERY TIME:

Name,

Thank you for your email. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Yes, you would qualify for the $100 rebate. Please go to the website -
www.michelinman.ca to download the rebate form

If your questions have not been answered to your satisfaction, please call
me at 1-800-847-3435 (toll-free) between 8:30AM and 6:00PM Eastern Time
Monday through Friday.

Sincerely,
Bill

Michelin North America
Consumer Relations

Now I have proof (the emails) in case they try to back off the deal :)

sibermage

Dec 13th, 2007, 10:06 AM

Strange... I sent them an email and they replied with a NO.
I still sent off the rebate form anyways :lol:

Hope it comes.

Here's the response I got:

Unfortunately not. The US have their own promos and a lot of the retailers are getting discounts directly from Michelin whis os why they have lower prices than Canada. FYI Michelin just announced that you will get $100.00 and not $50.00 in order for the Canadian prices to be at par with the usa.
Hope this helps you.

Thanks
Phil

Bought a set of Michelin X-Ice with Steel Rims back in early Nov.

Jay-c

Dec 13th, 2007, 10:19 AM

Strange... I sent them an email and they replied with a NO.
I still sent off the rebate form anyways :lol:

Hope it comes.

Here's the response I got:

Bought a set of Michelin X-Ice with Steel Rims back in early Nov.

I think this is a definite YMMV... but I'm going to send mine in anyway and hope for the best!!

LoveRFD

Dec 13th, 2007, 11:06 AM

www.michelinman.ca[/url] to download the rebate form

If your questions have not been answered to your satisfaction, please call
me at 1-800-847-3435 (toll-free) between 8:30AM and 6:00PM Eastern Time
Monday through Friday.

Sincerely,
Bill

Michelin North America
Consumer Relations

Now I have proof (the emails) in case they try to back off the deal :)

What the heck? I emailed Michelin as well here's what I got:

Thank you for your email. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Unfortunately, if you purchased your tires in the US, you will not be eligible for the Canadian $100 dollar rebate. We appreciate your business.

If your questions have not been answered to your satisfaction, please callme at 1-800-847-3435 (toll-free) between 8:30AM and 6:00PM Eastern TimeMonday through Friday.

BeaverLiquor

Dec 13th, 2007, 11:14 AM

This is from your purchase at Tirerack?

yup, tire rack was about $70 cheaper (before shipping or about $30 after everything) than anywhere else, the discount was just gravey. wasn't really expecting it but for the price of an envelope and stamp for a chance of a $50 payoff (sent it in when the rebate was only $50) why not.