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More inflation - new tires edition
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Microtus
Outdoors junkie
What about generic tires built in Tiawan offered through Priority tire and the like? Are they made with shit rubber, slave labor, not round, unbalanceable, or possibly all the above? In a 265/75/16 flavor they are $100 or more cheaper than say a bridgestone, bfg or yokohama.
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ugh, that guy again?
94toytruck
Eastcoast crawler
Every low end tire I've driven on a vehicle I've owned has been shit. Either they have zero wet traction, wear fast are near impossible to keep balanced. We see customers continue to buy the cheapest POS tires that'll hold air come back with issues all the time.
are these loud?
I am considering these tires for my wifes Cruiser.
I have read that they are kind of loud.
planefixer
Global Warmer
The Goodyears or the Falkens?
The Falkens aren't very loud at all.
I don't know about the Goodyears - the Bronco isn't a driver yet.
DMG
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Nether are particularly loud but the GY is made specifically for Walmart to sell. They have thin sidewalls and do not seem to be quality tires.
Levigarrett76
Zeus of the Sluice
Sigh..
Trying to limp these goodyear 275/70R18's to 50k, got about 3 to go. Left front leaks about 10 psi a week, Ive put one patch in it, turns out previous owner had two more in it
. Dude didnt rotate them much Either I guess. Ive got the near baldies on the back now
Depressing looking back for similar size tire set in 2017 6-800.
Prices from local shop. Wife dead set against me picking up a set of takeoffs
Trying to limp these goodyear 275/70R18's to 50k, got about 3 to go. Left front leaks about 10 psi a week, Ive put one patch in it, turns out previous owner had two more in it
. Dude didnt rotate them much Either I guess. Ive got the near baldies on the back nowDepressing looking back for similar size tire set in 2017 6-800.
Prices from local shop. Wife dead set against me picking up a set of takeoffs
budget76
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Wife dead set against me picking up a set of takeoffs
Why?
When you buy a used pickup do you change out the tires right away, or do you run them out?
Levigarrett76
Zeus of the Sluice
She wants it not to look like a pawpaw truck, strictly a want.
Im fine with and $800 set of michelin or bridgestone takeoffs, yes larger will look cooler but costs more up front and in fuel....
To answer your question, in my 20's with single money...yes.
Now, no. Bought this truck used, tires almost needed replaced then, dude didnt keep em rotated for shit. Ive kept em rotated with right air and put another 14k on em, and two fuckin patches
When i bought my first set of 39.5x18 boggers from national tire and wheel in late 90's they were 327 ea....Now Im paying more than that for a goddam 35" AT
federal gov you fuckin theives
Im fine with and $800 set of michelin or bridgestone takeoffs, yes larger will look cooler but costs more up front and in fuel....
To answer your question, in my 20's with single money...yes.
Now, no. Bought this truck used, tires almost needed replaced then, dude didnt keep em rotated for shit. Ive kept em rotated with right air and put another 14k on em, and two fuckin patches
When i bought my first set of 39.5x18 boggers from national tire and wheel in late 90's they were 327 ea....Now Im paying more than that for a goddam 35" AT
federal gov you fuckin theives
DRTDEVL
Mothfukle
Shiiiit... I'd seriously look for a set of takeoffs at those prices.She wants it not to look like a pawpaw truck, strictly a want.
Im fine with and $800 set of michelin or bridgestone takeoffs, yes larger will look cooler but costs more up front and in fuel....
To answer your question, in my 20's with single money...yes.
Now, no. Bought this truck used, tires almost needed replaced then, dude didnt keep em rotated for shit. Ive kept em rotated with right air and put another 14k on em, and two fuckin patches
When i bought my first set of 39.5x18 boggers from national tire and wheel in late 90's they were 327 ea....Now Im paying more than that for a goddam 35" AT
Hell, the same tires on my truck are $254 + installation each, so easily $1200 (Wrangler Territory 275/65R18 ATs). Heck, I just did a quick search and found the exact same wheels with a set of Michelin Defender LTX on them for $350. $800 for a set with new Wrangler ATS. $750 with almost new Wrangler Adventures.
Yeah., I'd seek a deal somewhere and have a spare set of wheels to put snow tires on.
east_beast
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Yeah, tire prices are insane. I always check FB Marketplace first. Picked up practically new BFG ATs for my 4Runner recently for $750. So many people end up buying tires then wanting to go bigger or maybe wanting to go smaller because they're rubbing or they end up not liking the rougher ride or a little bit of road noise or whatever. Seems like if you're patient you can always find a good deal for half price within a couple weeks.Sigh..
Trying to limp these goodyear 275/70R18's to 50k, got about 3 to go. Left front leaks about 10 psi a week, Ive put one patch in it, turns out previous owner had two more in it
Depressing looking back for similar size tire set in 2017 6-800.
Prices from local shop. Wife dead set against me picking up a set of takeoffs
Levigarrett76
Zeus of the Sluice
May end up doing it, who knows. Keep in mind the prices above are installed out the door incl tax etc.
Levigarrett76
Zeus of the Sluice
Definitely. Been browsing awhile.....Unfortunately I'm close to ATL and that taints marketplace and craiglist with more overpriced junk
Sandy Johnson
Harry Member
Wasn't there a irate4x4 member that worked for a tire mfg here? Trying to remember which mfg it was as it's time to buy some new tires for my taco and if I'm gonna give all my money to a company, it might as well be one that employs someone I know.
DMG
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Try to buy the tires mentioned somewhere else
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Yea, he's still here too
Alexis700
Active member
I have started running Mil surplus 37x12.50 16.5 load range E MTRs on my second gen shipping crate , been getting them with 90% tread for $115 a tire.
I make decent money , but a brand new set of 37s is simply too expensive for me. Going to run used military MTRs long as I can get em.
I make decent money , but a brand new set of 37s is simply too expensive for me. Going to run used military MTRs long as I can get em.
Alexis700
Active member
$450 
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ugh, that guy again?
he don't like posting specifics online
pm that shit to him
Levigarrett76
Zeus of the Sluice
Rockcrawlintoy
Pavement Pounder
why does she care what your truck looks like lol
Sandy Johnson
Harry Member
You'd be amazed at the things you can get financially approved by your wife if she thinks it looks cool.
Pick your battles and all that.
Aggie06
I ain't the one to blame.
They’re just looking to cover part of the cost of the overly retarded rims and cheapest 37” tire they could find.