Got New Tires

[MoladoGuy]

My tires finally took a dump, after 2 long years and whatever previous thrashing they took from an ex KJ'er where I got them from. I had 265/70/16 BFG AT/KO's on the Cragar Soft 8's 16x8 wheels. What horrible rubbing have I had over the last 2 years when A.) Backing up and turning, and, B.) Undergoing any articulation. LOL.

I ordered some new BFG's but in 245/75/16's and boy have I eliminated any and all rubbing (except in full lock backing up there is slight rubbing on the fog light area). I am totally pleased with the new tires and yes I kept Black Wall out (Black on Black). The tread is awesome since I have become used to the "no tread" I had on my old set. Oh, my wobbling of the steering wheel is gone now to which indicated that my old tires had severe cupping, slanting, or incorrect weights.

I got them from DiscountTireDirect with 5% off and free shipping. I followed a Microsoft Live Link which gave me an additional 30% Cash Back reward. So basically for the 4 tires I picked them up for $650 shipped - 30% = $455. That is a hell of a deal for the BFG's. My local tire shop mounted them and balanced them for $50....

It drives so much better now haha. Crazy.

 

[Atrus]

Awesome, and that is a helluva deal!

Where did you get them all mounted and balanced for $50? I'd like to keep that in mind. That's one of the major reasons I never purchased tires online - by the time shipping and mount/balance are factored in, I always thought it'd end up a wash. I thought Mount/balance would run $20-$25 a tire.

 

[MoladoGuy]

Awesome, and that is a helluva deal!

Where did you get them all mounted and balanced for $50? I'd like to keep that in mind. That's one of the major reasons I never purchased tires online - by the time shipping and mount/balance are factored in, I always thought it'd end up a wash. I thought Mount/balance would run $20-$25 a tire.

There is a auto shop called "Advanced Auto" at 10mile/Hoover (its attached to a Sunoco gas station). There are only two guys in there and the owner wouldn't quote me over the phone. I drove it up and I asked him how much is he going to charge me. He said $60 but then I told him it's only 4 not the 5th (spare) so then he said $50.

The two guys there are very friendly and considerate. I hung out with them in the garage while they swapped them out and chatted throughout. Very friendly and I will go back there. I was shopping around at Belle Tire/Discount Tire and they were charging upwards of $20 - 25 per tire.

I recommend checking out Advanced Auto shop (not the store) next time you need something done to the vehicle. Oh! They greased up my upper ball joints too!! haha.

 

[Atrus]

Good to know, I'd be willing to make the drive there for good service.

Also glad to know I wasn't that far off on the "big box" shops' pricing. I thought it'd be around $20-$25 each.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

I'm Laughing so hard Phil. You should know why. Congrats on the new tires..again...

Eww... 10 Mile and Hoover... my bad luck zone. I try to stay away...

 

[Dave]

Eww... 10 Mile and Hoover... my bad luck zone. I try to stay away...

What.......you don't like "the girls" that hang there??? .....

Good deal on the tires, Phil.

Dave

 

[jnaut]

My local tire shop mounted them and balanced them for $50....

It drives so much better now haha. Crazy.

That seems like an awfully good mounting and balance price. I seem to recall it was like $19 per tire for the shop I went to.

 

[Atrus]

That seems like an awfully good mounting and balance price. I seem to recall it was like $19 per tire for the shop I went to.

Not to mention if they disposed of the old ones - did they Phil?


10 and Hoover doesn't have too many (or any) girls working the corner, does it? I think Marlon's pickup joint is further south.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

I've seen "girls" at 10 and Hoover (Read: 1) but not nearly as many as 8 and Groesbeck or heck even 8 and Hoover.

The reason I hate 10 and Hoover ... I've been pulled over by Warren Police too many times there for stupid reasons like 1. Looking too young to drive (when I first got my license) and 2. Making a left turn on a yellow. (Don't ask...) I now take a shortcut. Enough of my bad luck, back to Phil's low-cost tires.

 

[MoladoGuy]

Not to mention if they disposed of the old ones - did they Phil?


10 and Hoover doesn't have too many (or any) girls working the corner, does it? I think Marlon's pickup joint is further south.

Yea they disposed the old ones to. The shop guy asked if I wanted them at the end but I told him to throw em or sell em hehe.

Marlon....I know why you were laughing haha

 

[MoladoGuy]

What.......you don't like "the girls" that hang there??? .....

Good deal on the tires, Phil.

Dave

Thanks! I do not typically order things like this online but I couldn't ignore the Microsoft Live thing offering cash back. The only place I saw "the girls" around here is at the Home Depot. They kept asking for a ride and you know the rest....

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Thanks! I do not typically order things like this online but I couldn't ignore the Microsoft Live thing offering cash back. The only place I saw "the girls" around here is at the Home Depot. They kept asking for a ride and you know the rest....

Home Depot?!?!?! You mean to tell me I gotta stay away from there TOO?!?!

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Just looked outside... Phil looks like you got those tires just in time! Did you get the Blazer any new rubber? Gotta keep her safe on the roads you know.

 

[tdamocles]

I got them from DiscountTireDirect with 5% off and free shipping. I followed a Microsoft Live Link which gave me an additional 30% Cash Back reward. So basically for the 4 tires I picked them up for $650 shipped - 30% = $455. That is a hell of a deal for the BFG's.

Does discount tire have an ebay store?

Ooops, just found it...

 

[tommudd]

Man Phil wish I would of known you were getting new tires, I need a spare 265-70-16 BFG AT, and I knew you always talked about rubbing but I don't have a bit of rubbing full lock or anywhere?

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Man Phil wish I would of known you were getting new tires, I need a spare 265-70-16 BFG AT, and I knew you always talked about rubbing but I don't have a bit of rubbing full lock or anywhere?

These tires were so screwed up from the get-go that I don't think you'd have even wanted them as a spare.