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INSTANT REBATE* $50 Rebate on Cooper CS4 Touring Tires

$40 Rebate on Cooper Five Seasons Tire is locally owned and operated. 1641 Edgewood RD SW 2804 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

319-366-7683

319-396-7463

HOURS Both Locations: Mon.-Fri. 8-6; Sat. 9-3

www.fiveseasonstire.com

GLS All Season Tires

Our Services include:

Computerized Wheel Alignment Front End Component Replacement Brakes, Shocks and Struts CV Joints and Boots, Coil Springs Oil Changes and much more!

All of our tire prices are Out the Door Prices!

No hidden charges! No Surprises!

√ INCLUDES Mounting √ INCLUDES Computer Balancing Customer Appreciation! Register to win a Yankee √ INCLUDES Road Hazard Warranty Candle Gift Basket valued at $75.00 with any purchase. √ INCLUDES Lifetime Rotation √ INCLUDES Free Tire Disposal Register at either location to WIN tickets to the √ INCLUDES Lifetime Pressure Check IOWA STATE vs. IOWA football game on September 20th! √ INCLUDES Free Rubber Valve Stem

*With purchase of fourr tires.