Tires

[reborn55]

Car from hell is supposedly sold.  Will know for sure next weekend when we meet to finalize deal.  So I guess I will drive the 55 to Louisville.  (Knew I should have put A/C in it last year)Guess I had better get some new tires.  Mine are bout 9-10 years old--still have great tread and ride pretty well.  They are BFG Radial TA's.  Are there any comaprable brands out there with the same traits--maybe some with a little softer ride.  Only reason I ask is that they seem a little scarce around my area.  really don't want to have to order a set and be hung out to dry before time to go.  Thanks for info.

[wayne petty]

you did not post sizes you need...

you might try this link...

sorted by size...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/sizes/index.jsp

it will at least give you a good idea of what's available..

[reborn55]

215-70R-15--
I have found some at tire rack--but trying to stay local and have found some places that are either back order or not in stock or ridiculously higher than the rest.
Thanks

[jaybee]

I suspect certain tire sizes will get harder and harder to find locally as new cars race to larger tires.

[enjenjo]

The last two sets I have bought were Dean Stingers   http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=135&Cookie=froogle&details=Ordern&typ=5335D&ranzahl=4&nichtweiter=1

excellent wear, excellent ride.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

If you mention a 15 inch wheel size to a younger employee at a tire place you get that tilted head look like a dog does... HUH?  from them

I do not care for the big wheel look:   20  -  22 - 24 inch

[phat46]

If you mention a 15 inch wheel size to a younger employee at a tire place you get that tilted head look like a dog does... HUH?  from them

I do not care for the big wheel look:   20  -  22 - 24 inch

My daughters Cavalier has 14", we were surprised at the  lack of local choices for that size.  I don't care for the big rim/short tire either, but i do like the 20's on my Dodge truck, they have the proper ratio of tread to sidewall to look normal. What I didn't like about them was the price to replace the crappy Goodyears that came on the truck!!!

  :?

[Canuck]

Got 215-65 x 15 TAs from Costco in Canada.  Didn't have them in stock but had them next business day.  Best price I could find locally.

215-65 x 15 was a common size a few years ago on Camaros etc.

Good Luck

Canuck

[chimp koose]

Crosley, I think 24" wheels belong on vehicles like the 747.....Boeing 747