Trying to find a local tire at a good price

audiocontr · Post by **audiocontr** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:53 pm

I've posted several questions about tires and read EVERY tire posting that pops up after searching. David Dunn had one of the best responses about finding a tire that is local and in supply is more important than the perfect tire... and i have to agree... But which?

The BFG M/Ts are available but at $219 ea before mounting/balancing. Thats pricey! Jim L's recommendation on tires are no where to be found locally =( and the Coopers are no longer made. Has anyone had luck with a tire that below $200 each yet available at a local Merchants/Best Tire/Tires Plus/etc?

Sears has the Dunlop and the Kumho. The Kumhos seem like a great price at about $160/each but not many references on the board.

(Scratch that, the Kumhos are no longer carried by sears.)

pcolette · Post by **pcolette** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:39 pm

I've been very happy with the Cooper ST and STT's. Good for highway and off-road use. Depending on size, etc. they run $155-195 each.

Paul

Twin Pinzies · Post by **Twin Pinzies** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:39 pm

I get my Coopers locally. I think that the ST-C is the ideal tire for me. They wear evenly, have tough sidewalls, and ride very smoothly. There is no way that I pay less than $200 for them though!

ccalingaert · Post by **ccalingaert** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:41 pm

I picked up a set of 255/85-16 BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s a few weeks ago from onlinetires.com for $156 each. They are in Cerritos, CA, so while they are local for me they aren't for you, but it's a great price even with shipping. Their customer service isn't the best, and I had to wait about a week before they managed to find the tires, but did I mention $156 per tire? http://www.onlinetires.com/products/veh ... 252Fa.html

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:32 pm

Cooper Tires are everywhere... you just might know what you're looking at.

Many of the auto parts and tire chain store have Cooper Tires, just under the store's name . Cooper in a much bigger company than some think.... they're happy making tires for other companies, besides the many brands under their banner.

audiocontr · Post by **audiocontr** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:54 am

ccalingaert wrote:I picked up a set of 255/85-16 BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s a few weeks ago from onlinetires.com for $156 each. They are in Cerritos, CA, so while they are local for me they aren't for you, but it's a great price even with shipping. Their customer service isn't the best, and I had to wait about a week before they managed to find the tires, but did I mention $156 per tire? http://www.onlinetires.com/products/veh ... 252Fa.html

Very interesting!

Problem is this size is discontinued... the supply of these tires are growing smaller and smaller!

NC_Mog · Post by **NC_Mog** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:36 am

Do you have a 4x4 shop close by? I got my Interco Trxus from the local 4 Wheel Parts store. You can also mail order tires and get them locally mounted. I did that with my first Pinz (bias Swampers).

Erik712m · Post by **Erik712m** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:46 am

Even walmart carries MT tires. Some around the hundred dallor price range.

http://www.walmart.com/tires?advrtid=IS ... ontentlink Or are you saying you're looking for a tire that someone recommends on the forum that is sold in your area?

Sounds like the old post to me.

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:15 am

Erik, be careful what you're laughing at. What's under your truck could be the same as an "off brand".... just a lot lot less money... but I know,.. you got that "Designer's label"

Erik712m · Post by **Erik712m** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:39 am

Dave, I plan on going to a lot cheaper tire on my next go around. Sport King Under a hundred bucks. I think you missed my point.

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:46 am

Erik, if you wrote it , and spent more time on that and spelling, and less on graphics. I would. The smileys are fun addition, but be sure to say what you mean, first.