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01-30-2011, 10:55 PM | Topic Starter |
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Tire Recommendations
Looking for a good, standard performance 225/70/16 tire that will give decent tread life and won't break the bank.
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01-30-2011, 10:59 PM | #2 |
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seriously, go 'used' - find a used dealer, I recently found a set of pirelli tires 280$ - about 28-32% gone, but the disco. makes it worth it. Go w/ good brands and shop until you find a set at a used reseller. It's the only way to go. Additionally I'd recommend the pirelli for your basic needs. Quiet pimp ride. BTW, be sure you go 'Uniform' - obviously - w/ regards to matching - All four the same. I think you know that part, though
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01-30-2011, 11:01 PM | #3 |
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One other quickie, the install is lightning fast. @ least it was when I went.
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01-30-2011, 11:05 PM | #4 |
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I had never thought of buying used tires. Seems almost like buying used underwear.
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01-30-2011, 11:09 PM | #5 |
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- that's awesome, and I certainly can understand that, but seriously, these lil' huts carry great tires, w/ tons of life. They discount the daylights out of them. They balance them too. You'll pay double - or you could cut-cost and only get somewhere around eighty percent 'wear life' -- If you go new - I'd really think Coopers would wear best/slowest and is a relatively inexpensive, yet quiet ride.
I don't think i'll ever buy new tires again, Atlanta is littered w/ tire resellers, and they guarantee their product. These guys get good quality tires, at least down here at the one I go to, does. Last edited by Simply Red; 01-30-2011 at 11:21 PM.. |
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You can find nice tires for work vehicles ect. For $25.00 a tire with rim. I will never buy new tires again for either of my work vehicles. |
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Now, the carcass wears out prior to the tread. Mounting, balancing and getting rid of your old rubber is a big part of the pricing, no way would I consider a used set of tires. Go to tirerack.com and plug your information in. They will give you all the best options with tire ratings. My tire dealer matches their pricing now. |
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01-30-2011, 11:08 PM | #9 |
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My Grandfather was a tire salesman for 40 years, and swears by used tires. They're the only things we put on our cars.
You should also check put www.tirerack.com for good new prices though. |
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01-30-2011, 11:12 PM | #10 |
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**** BF Goodrich. That's all I really have to say on the subject.
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01-30-2011, 11:59 PM | #12 |
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01-31-2011, 12:05 AM | #13 |
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Had a set of very expensive ones with only 15k miles on them start falling apart in the middle of BFE Wyoming when we were on vacation.
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01-31-2011, 12:51 AM | #14 |
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Your probably right and under the right conditions it would be hard to argue with buying used.
Sorry to hear that. I just replaced the original BFGoodrich Rugged trails on my 02 Tacoma with some All Terrains. I liked the rugged trails and they lasted 8 years and about 47k miles. I went a little more aggressive with the all terrains...I've had buddies swear by these for years and i love them so far. |
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01-30-2011, 11:51 PM | #15 |
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I'd go with rubber ones.
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