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I don't mind shopping for them, but they have gone up a lot over the past few years.
Weirdly enough, I like the smell of tire stores...
Weirdly enough, I like the smell of tire stores...
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Me too!Originally posted by Orange65 View PostWeirdly enough, I like the smell of tire stores...Whiskey for my men ... and beer for their horses!Comment
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I deal with Discount, I always get a good deal and the guys over there are always good at knowing what will fit
Paying for the MF-ers are another story....About 1.5 years back I ahd put a new set of tread on my blue ram, cost me over 1200 bucks...but thats what happens when you run 35-12.5-16's....I shudder to think about what it is gonna cost me to replace the monster tread on the Mustang....285/40/18...ugh...If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark DonohueComment
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Originally posted by Bamfster View Post
I've heard real tire-junkies buy a new tire every month orso and slide it under their bed...
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The disadvantage to using a 75 series tire is that they are not recognized as a "performance" size. The 75 series tires were typically used on mundane passenger cars and light trucks. It is for this reason you will most likely have an issue finding a sidewall or tread pattern similar to a 60 series tire. TC mentioned a 215/70R15 which will be the same width as the 215/75R15, but it will be a bit shorter. I settled on the 275/60R15's for the rear and the 215/70R15's for the front of my Road Runner and it isn't too bad of a look.
RonIt's really no different than trying to glue them back on after she has her way.Comment
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Tires are another thing that has gone crazy price wise in recent years - roofing shingles is another - $25 for one bundle now.... sheesh.There's always something new to learn.Comment
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I like the smell too! I think buying tires would be more fun for me if they had sparkly-ness too them.Originally posted by Orange65 View PostWeirdly enough, I like the smell of tire stores...That awkward moment when you realize it IS your circus and those ARE your monkeys!Comment
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This used to be the fun part of a build up! I used to swap tires around on my trucks all the time.
But man...I was just at the tire store to buy 24x12-12 lawn mower tires (that were $100 each) and overheard a conversation with the sales man and customer....
The customer was looking at a set of no name 33" mud tires. These mud tires are so cheap they only come with 16/32's vs 19/32's on other tires... Price? $188 each!!! Over 800 bucks with tax for cheap 33's?!?!?!?
Hell, even the Treadwright retreads are pricey! A 31x10.50-15 mud tire is $136 shipped!
They DISCONTINUED the 33x12.50-15's from lack of retreadable casings!
What I find interesting is how tire prices skyrocketed in mid to late 2000's.... Reason? "Oil costs are high". Which is fine, I can totally understand that. But did tire prices come down in the spring of '09 when oil was dirt cheap? Nope. The price never reflected the low, only the high. The money they must have cashed in charging the same when the price was down must have been substantial.
I see they are pricing the original GT500 GY F1's pretty cheap at $188 with 80 dollar rebate on four and free shipping..... But those tires have been pretty slippery on the back of my car!Originally posted by JOES66FURY View Post
Seems like all of the grippier 275/40/18's are at least $220 a tire. There aren't very many 285/40/18's to choose from....Comment
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Originally posted by andy30thz View Post
I see they are pricing the original GT500 GY F1's pretty cheap at $188 with 80 dollar rebate on four and free shipping..... But those tires have been pretty slippery on the back of my car!
Seems like all of the grippier 275/40/18's are at least $220 a tire. There aren't very many 285/40/18's to choose from....
They are awful on the track, jsut freaking awful and if you get on it on the street...fahgetaboutit....sideways in 3-2-1...
I find new take offs pretty often fro reasonable prices...will probably go that route when I am ready.If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark DonohueComment
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What I find interesting is how tire prices skyrocketed in mid to late 2000's.... Reason? "Oil costs are high". Which is fine, I can totally understand that. But did tire prices come down in the spring of '09 when oil was dirt cheap? Nope. The price never reflected the low, only the high. The money they must have cashed in charging the same when the price was down must have been substantial.
that isnt the only reason.... the tariff on imported tires is HOLY shit outrageous. you would be surprised at how many "major" brand tires are built out of the country. not just in china, there are lots of tires that come from south america. still imports, still taxed.CharlesComment
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I love the smell of new tires in the morning.BS'er formally known as Rebeldryver
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Yeah, I bought a "nothing" set of 205/75/15's for my 66 Vette and spent almost $350
Last edited by groucho; May 3, 2012, 03:34 PM.STUGOTSComment
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Not true, the last pair of Cooper Cobras I bought for my Charger are Mexican. That was around 2 years ago.Originally posted by nesabo View PostComment
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Wanna know where your tires are made? Who made 'em? How old they actually are?
Here's the go-to guide:
Any tire store worth their salt will have this publication behind thier counter. Ask to see it.
This is another great source of tire information:
This is a cool guide as it shows what are RECOMMENDED and APPROVED rim sizes for tires. It also has a wealth of info regarding load inflation tables (the proper pressure for the load on the tire) and other rubbery goodness. Again, any tire store worth their salt will have this guide. Ask to see it and get informed.
Or...
You can order them from www.tireguides.com
You can never have too much information.
RonIt's really no different than trying to glue them back on after she has her way.Comment
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