Affordable Tires

[smrio]

Right now the truck is riding on p245 70/R17 Used GoodYear tires in the rear and Balding Bridgestones in the front.

I would like to find new front tires that are more geared towards driving on paved roads as opposed to Off-roading. I don't Haul stuff on all the time, maybe once every 6 months a small load or something. I really just use my truck just for driving around the city. Phx az is really spread-out like that.

The other thing is, I feel paying 163 bucks for a new tire is really steep, especially when Discount throws on an additional $40 for labor, balancing or etc..(I dont see how thats a discount.), thats why I buy used. I also heard that my tire size is interchangable, so I was wondering if someone could help me out here with brand names or maybe a size that is Reasonable but will do the same job without blowing my budget.

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try tirerack.com or go to discount tire,i live up here in flagstaff and have duratracks for the winter and bfg long trails for summer driving up here and down there.and i went up one size to the 265's because ther is not much to choose from in that 245 size.and the long trails cost me arund $140ish and discount matches or beats tirerack's or any other tire shop's prices.

[smrio]

I'll try Wal-Mart, I called around mesa and someone was selling Primewell tires for $110, but they are not that good, they say those tires squeele and are not reliable in winter conditions, a few extra bucks for a descent tire is what I'm looking for and those arent it. I already have people looking at my vehicle because the engine rattles and emits a lite scueak noise.

My truck isnt lifted either, I'll look into the 265's thanx.

[dewfpo]

Contact your local Big-O, Discount Tire, Firestone etc... and see if they'll work you a deal on some take-off tires. They'll be almost like new in most cases and you an get a good deal with the install cost included.

 

DEWFPO

[smrio]

I found P235/70R17XL DUELER RVT OWL Bridgestone, I like the tread on these tires too, they are $124 at walmart. For new tires I will go with these it puts my mind at rest. The 265 were a $10 to $20 more, the 235's were a better deal. For a lite truck tire these are perfect. Thanx everyone.

[kawtoy_77]

my vote

 

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/f...alse&cs=245

[savage99ss]

I found P235/70R17XL DUELER RVT OWL Bridgestone, I like the tread on these tires too, they are $124 at walmart. For new tires I will go with these it puts my mind at rest. The 265 were a $10 to $20 more, the 235's were a better deal. For a lite truck tire these are perfect. Thanx everyone.

 

 

235's ???? Thats a baby tire

[jimbrown1]

Just remember, you get what you pay for. If you want a smooth riding tire with off-roading capability the Michelin LTX M/S is the best riding tire out there. Discount Tire will match prices from Wal-Mart or other stores. I've never been a fan of Bridgestone/Firestone which is why I always drive to a tire store after purchasing my new vehicle buying new tires. This goes back to their dealing on the Explorer tires and how they compromised quality and cost people their lives.

[rodram]

watch out for cheap tires! ... I am not saying WALMART tires are crap, as I have had good luck with WALMART tires when I owned and drove a small car for many years ... but for a truck, I would choose a good brand name (not Firestone or Bridgestone) and style of tire to serve my needs ... then you could price shop the brand and model of tire to make sure you are not paying too much...

 

- and I would NOT go to a smaller tire than originally equipment on any vehicle .. you are just asking for problems in terms of load capacity and tire wall stability ... and ultimately your safety!

[Georgebaumann]

I found P235/70R17XL DUELER RVT OWL Bridgestone, I like the tread on these tires too, they are $124 at walmart. For new tires I will go with these it puts my mind at rest. The 265 were a $10 to $20 more, the 235's were a better deal. For a lite truck tire these are perfect. Thanx everyone.

 

 

235's ???? Thats a baby tire

 

 

agreed got the cooper atrs 315 75 16 on my truck they are a sick tire and spent like 225 a peice

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try to stay away from used tires if possible because your just putting on someone else's problems(tires that is).

[smrio]

thats yalls opinion. thanx for the numbers. Hankook maybe 135. but after a 50 dollar fee and some dude who smells like coffee trying to push warranty fees for extra $$$, with eyes buggin out tryin to see how money I got, aint right. I'm stayin away from discount, they look like they run a legitamate sweat shop with all those dudes running around like they're gonna get fired.

The title says AFFORDABLE tires, not break the budget or go for broke tires, maybe if i own a fancy red brick house someday, I'll buy a star destroyer and but galaxy class rims on it with laser tracers and hog up lanes so you wont see emergency vehicles plowing down the road.

dont mean to be critical, but I'm just sayin.

The other thing is, i see full size trucks on the road and have rims that are 16's hauling a huge ride, mainly on newer trucks with extended cabs and campers and on older chevy's that are single cab with a long bed, I think P235's are good enough for a short bed single cab. Our country makes good tires its not like they are coming from india or china or bangladesh, p235's are good enough for budget tires. I also saw some michelins at walmart, I'm gonna take a look at those and check the ratings.

I have to express thanx for saftey, i did get used tires once that shredded up on an older ride that did some nice body damage. So i thank you for your concern. Thats why I'm trying to do the Dave Ramsey thang and move up by notches not leaps. I'm sure others feel the same way as me.

[grizbo]

Treadwright tire....I have a set of their 285/65/18 in the BFG A/T pattern and love them...mine were 123.00 each. Got over 6K miles on them and not one issue. In fact there was only one tire that needed 3.75 oz. to balance out. All the rest were under 3 oz...Just saying...

[kawtoy_77]

I have heard that WalMart will only install the factory designated size tire for your vehicle..... I went up a size, or two and Walmarts prices weren't that great anyhow. The tire selection kinda sucked too.

[jtramsey]

You have to be careful with buying From Walmart on there Tires.They get deals from manufacturers on old new stock.Make sure you check the DOT codes and are not buying a new tire which is really 2 years old.