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RossD
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2002
01:17:27
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i need new tires baddd, and after going to discount tire today i was unhappy about the prospect of 100/tire is that normal and should i shut up and open my wallet or does anyone know where some good deals are???
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kota on 20s
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4/24/2002
02:21:29
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i work in a tire shop and the saying "you get what you pay for" applies here!
think about it, the tires are the only part of your car that touch the ground. all motions (accelerating, breaking, and cornering) are transfered through the tires. why would you want to go cheap on them??
i sware not a day goes by, that a customer comes in with a 40-80K benz or bmw, and wants to put on a $50 tire. its pretty sad, they will spring for the 5k navigation system, but want to put on cheap tires.
so what if you spend 100-150 a tire, what do they last? 50-70k miles? YOU SHOULD BE SO LUCKY!! mine cost $301.99 EACH and last about 30k!! NOW THAT'S SOME F'D UP ISH!!
my company sends us to ciminars, and "ride and drives" where we get to beat the crap out of cars set up with differant tires mounted on them. WHAT A DIFFERANCT BETWEEN GOOD AND CHEAP TIRES!!
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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frances
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2002
06:32:08
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Kota on 20s, it sounds like your company should stop sending you to ciminars and send you to night school instead.
Tire salesmen are pretty close to the bottom of the barrel in terms of sleeziness. I wouldnt trust any of them in an empty room with a quarter crazy glued to the floor!
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justin
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2002
07:28:09
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i see no problem with payin 100 a tire, just what i think
my pirelli scorpion zero's- $108 a piece
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kota on 20s
GenIII
4/24/2002
09:22:43
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frances, i work for costco wholsale in the tire department. im 22 and work part time, and i make $15.50 hr with a $2,000 bonus every 6 months. costco is paying my way throught school, its not my career!
my friend at work just graduated with a busness degree, and is currently looking for a job.
you shouldnt genralize people, that shows my how stupid YOU are!
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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Black Magic
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4/24/2002
09:38:48
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Good response kota, well said....!
Any recomendations on a good tire for a 4.7L 4x4?
I'd like to go a little taller but can't afford a body lift right now. I see a lot of Rams on the road using BF Goodrich All-Terains, they look pretty good. They have a nice square look to them.
Thanks!!!
You deff. get what you pay for when it comes to tires. Ross, spend the extra $$$$ for good rubber.
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MightyDakSXT
GenIII
4/24/2002
09:43:00
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Are those Pirelli Scorpions any good?
2002 SXT, 3.9 Liter V6, RC, 5-speed, 3.55 rear
-= Second place is the first loser. =-
Extang Tonneau, Autolite 3923 Plugs, Borg Warner Cap & Rotor, K&N Filter, Gibson Catback Exhaust, Robert Shaw 180 Degree Thermostat, Custom Grille. Coming soon: V8 TB
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Mason
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2002
10:30:25
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You should check TireRack.com, they seem to have pretty competitive prices.
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5pnt9ltrluv
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4/24/2002
13:46:14
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Well, like kota said, you get what you pay for. I personally think the extra money is worth it for tires. I got rid of the stock Eagle RSA's and went with BFGoodrich G-Force KDW 275/40/ZR17's for my truck. They are $200 a tire, but it is worth it when it comes to maneuverability and handling. Also the wet traction on these tires ae awesome...
Kris
2002 Atlantic Blue R/T
Current Mods: True dual Flowmaster 40 Series Original (dumped), MSD 6A Ignition w/ Blaster SS coil and Taylor Spirocore 8mm, 360 Intakez w/ 9" K&N, Flowmetrics 50mm billet throttle body, JBA ceramic headers, Autolite 3923's, 180 degree T-stat, TPS @ .725 v
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B1llyw
GenIII
4/24/2002
13:59:34
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Yes, you probably have to pay at least a $100 a tire for decent tires. That being said, you should be able to find something pretty decent at that price. You can always spend more.
I like to look at Tirerack.com and read the customer surveys on different tires. You may find an inexpensive tire that people really like.
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kota on 20s
GenIII
4/24/2002
15:34:52
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Black Magic, a guy i work with has a jeep wrangler and is all into off roading. he loves the bfg's. they are a good all around tire. when i go in to work tomorow, ill look to see what is the biggest size you can put on your 4x4 without having problems.
Kris, you are right about the KDW's! the next set of tires i will get will be them. i just hope they ride as good as my michelins (they should since mich owns bfg)
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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Zaurusman
GenIII
4/24/2002
16:15:05
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What size tire? I paid $100/ea for Michelin X-Ones and then around $50/ea last time around courtesy of their mileage warranty!! Got a flat on the driver-side rear a couple weeks ago and popped on an original Eagle LS ($152/ea) and that tire's so much worse for wet and dry traction that half the time IT spins instead of the one w/o any weight on it!
Mileage warranty = good! :-)
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Zaurusman
'98 RC Red Sport V6 5spd 3.21 15x8's
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RossD
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2002
16:37:57
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thanks for the reassurance... my wallet likes it sometimes... funny sometimes it couldnt give a flying ..
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macman37
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2002
16:50:30
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I bet Firestones aren't that expensive now!
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jim
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kota on 20s
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4/24/2002
17:33:03
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LOL!
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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RossD
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2002
18:54:50
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with the way i drive. ID BE DEAD AROUND THE FIRST CORNER ON FIRESTONES
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HSKR
Dodge Dakota
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4/24/2002
21:51:01
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The "you get what you pay for" saying doesn't always apply for tires. I have a pair of 255/55/17 Kuhmo ECSTA 711's pon my truck right now. Paid $88 each for them. They have better traction and handling than the $130 each 275/50 Falkens I also have on, or the $160 each 275/55 Pirelli Scorpion Zero's I had on before. Compared to all the tires I've ran(5 different types/brands) The Kuhmo's are the cheapest. All the others were $130+ each with the most expensive being the BFG Scorchers($228 when they were real popular). ANd the Kuhmo's are probably in second place as far as handling and traction. Havn't had them long enough to comment on tread wear though. The best tires I've used were the BFG G-Force KDWS 255/50 size.
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kota on 20s
GenIII
4/24/2002
22:09:39
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i do have to agree with you HSKR!! i personally have never had kuhmo's, but i have talked to a few people with them, and they all say they compete verry well with the more expencive tires. the prices on there tires are really good.
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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4/25/2002
18:01:48
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For the 4x4 questions, I'm running 33X15's BFG muds on my YJ. They are a fantastic tire. Not too loud, not overly agressive, but seem to work well in any condition. (Except ice). ;) Aired 'em down several times when wheelin'. Tri-wall still holds up. The new model BFG mud looks even meaner and are rated just as well on and off road. Especially for the price, $140 a tire, you can't beat 'em. I think you can go about 32" on your dakota without lifting it.
Later,
YJ
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