It occurs to me I’m gonna be in the States in a few weeks, and I’m gonna need new summer rubber for the truck. My winter tires are 16″ A/Ts, and have one more winter in ’em. I could squeeze the rest of this summer outta the 17″ ‘all-season’ radials that came with the truck, but if I can save a hundred or two by buying them down south, it’ll be worthwhile doing it now.
What does a 17″ summer tire go for in the US these days? Something decent that’ll give good highway performance but not wimp out on the occasional dirt road.
This is a half-ton GMC pickup; 4WD king cab.
Dinosaur
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go here and fill in the blanks
http://www.tirerack.com/
I'll second the tirerack. I just outfitted my truck with a decent kumho tire-shipped to my mechanic. Here in two days.
Bruce
only problem with tire rack, you get a good deal on tires but by the time mounting and balancing, its no cheaper. they want $125 to mount and balance four tires from tire rack
My mechanic charges what he charges and I am fine with that. Been going to him for nearly 20 years now and see no need to change. He is actually the one that recommended the tire rack.
Bon. Aside from that website not being particularly dial-up friendly, I did find out that there seems to be nothing above $200 in a 265R70/17, which is what I'm looking for. And the Goodyear Wrangler goes for about $150.
In that I've got two sets of wheels (16" and 17") I run the old 16" winter tires, and was figuring to get some 17" summer rubber. But if the Wranger M/S or A/T is selling for a buck fifty (it's $200++ up here), with the much lower sales taxes down there, I could go year-round on the 17 inchers. Or not; depends on what load-range for what price. I run a lot more weight in the truck in summer.
So, probably one day while we're at my sister's, I'll trot on down to wherever Jack recommends and see what they've got to offer.
When are you guys leaving? I'm picking up Ryan tomorrow afternoon; we won't be headed down to the States until about the 5th or so. Could be we could make a day-trip down yer way...or do y'all wanna come up for a day and cool off in the lake?
Dinosaur
How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....
I've bought quite a few tires as well as wheels from Tirerack. They are great for sourcing info and their prices are excellent, even with shipping. That's the problem, you need a location to ship them to, they are usually here in 3-4 business days.
If you're coming through New England, there are a number of Tire Warehouse stores. I've found their prices to be pretty good but they may not have a wide selection in stock. Should be quite a few for your truck, though.
Beat it to fit / Paint it to match
Bridgestone Dueler A/T 375 for 2 mounted and balanced in Pensacola, FL
The shop where I buy our tires ALWAYS provides immediate support for warranty repairs/replacements...
just something to consider.
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