My trusted and long-time mechanic at Corey's Auto Service in Cumming told me a month ago that it was time to start thinking about replacing the tires on my Old Man Mobile, a Ford Crown Vic. My mind reeled at the thought of waiting in a circus-like atmosphere as persons wanting to sell me more, more, more approached with the tag line, "Mr. George, let's step out here and go over a few things we recommend..." I am not picky about many things, but the mechanical condition of my vehicles is something I do care about deeply. That's why ONLY trustworthy Corey's handles all the maintenance and repairs, and, if they say all's well, then all's well. So, when a tire place tells me that now is a good time to back flush my transmission, etc., I make a sickly smile and say, "Definitely NO!" So, I asked Bruce, one of the owners of Corey's where he gets his tires. That's how I ended up at Bagwell and Mathis. I'd previously thought B&W was closed, because it appears empty from the street. Turns out you have to enter one of the two drives, and go to the 'rear' of the building to find the 'front'. This place has been in business since 1947 (and so have I), and the current orientation of the building is not the way it was in the beginning. However, savvy locals know that this is the place to go. I requested a quote from their website first, just to see what's up. They offer Michelin, BFG, Hankook, Toyo, Mastercraft and other manufacturer's lines. In my case, I previously had Michelins which had carried the OMM for 11 years and 75000 miles without a bobble. I wanted to have great dry and wet traction and long wear without the premium price for more Michelins. The only highway miles OMM sees are occasional jaunts down 400 or on 285 for a few miles or an annual run to Clayton. For extended trips, I rent a mini-van. Given all that, Tony quoted me $509.08 drive-out for 4 Mastercraft tires. What, no alignment? He said my existing tires wore true, so no need. I came in with my quote in hand and left 30 minutes later, riding my new treads. Outstanding!!!! read more