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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