Tire sources

DGraber460 at aol.com DGraber460 at aol.com
Tue Nov 14 15:41:09 EST 2000


What are some good sources for tires?
I've looked at Discount Tire Direct, Victoria Tire, Yokohama's own site, and 
Tire Rack.com. All these show only limited sizes available, and none of them 
show Toyo at all.
I want a slightly wider tire for the URQ, without larger wheels. It's hard to 
justify new wheels when you already have 3 sets and no cash.
The stock tire, 205-60/15, makes the car look like crap (tall & narrow). The 
PO had put on some 215-50-15s which looked much better but the diameter is 
too small, and throws the speedo way off, not to mention low gear lasts about 
3 sec.
According to the tire calculating spreadsheet, 245-50-15 would be the right 
dia. but I think might be to wide for the wheel. I haven't found a brand that 
even makes one.
Any way, once you move away from 205 in 60 series, that's about where they 
all end.
I also can't afford $100+ ea. right now. The Dunlop D60 seems well liked and 
a good price, but the sizes are limited.
Any good sources out there?  

Dennis
PS I don't want to start a tire thread, as that's probably had enough air 
time, just more places to look. Off list suggestions and experience welcome, 
however.



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