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| [GMCnet] 8.75 R 16.5 LT [message #220372] |
Thu, 29 August 2013 17:02  |
The JEWELERS
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Hello all,
I'm in Minneapolis ,Minnesota
I know there is a lot of conversation about these tires, (i only need 2 ) I
did call pep boys , no luck with them , I called Firestone and they can get
them for $161.99 plus tax , but they can't mount or balance them , they
referred me to a truck shop . A friend said he can get them for me and
mount balance them for 190.00 each , it's a lot but have no choice , just
want to make sure I am getting the correct tires that will match the others
( in today's new tire specs), here is what I have now
Firestone Transforce HT
8.75 R 16.5 LT
M+S tubeless radial
load range E
115/111R
Made in Canada
Date was 2007
need to make a educated decision and fast , that's why I'm putting it out
there
For the GMC group to help
David
1976 GMC Transmode 17.8 k miles
1977 Trans Am SE "smokey and the Bandit"
'Minneapolis, Mn
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| Re: [GMCnet] 8.75 R 16.5 LT [message #220375 is a reply to message #220372] |
Thu, 29 August 2013 17:25  |
A Hamilto
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| The JEWELERS wrote on Thu, 29 August 2013 17:02 |
Hello all,
I'm in Minneapolis ,Minnesota
I know there is a lot of conversation about these tires, (i only need 2 ) I did call pep boys , no luck with them , I called Firestone and they can get them for $161.99 plus tax , but they can't mount or balance them , they referred me to a truck shop . A friend said he can get them for me and mount balance them for 190.00 each , it's a lot but have no choice , just want to make sure I am getting the correct tires that will match the others (in today's new tire specs), here is what I have now
Firestone Transforce HT
8.75 R 16.5 LT
M+S tubeless radial
load range E
115/111R
Made in Canada
Date was 2007
need to make a educated decision and fast , that's why I'm putting it out there For the GMC group to help
David
1976 GMC Transmode 17.8 k miles
1977 Trans Am SE "smokey and the Bandit"
'Minneapolis, Mn
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If they are Firestone Transforce HT 8.75R16.5 Load Range E tires, they are the correct tires and $190 per tire mounted and balanced is completely reasonable.
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| Re: [GMCnet] 8.75 R 16.5 LT [message #220377 is a reply to message #220372] |
Thu, 29 August 2013 17:32 |
emerystora
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David
Check Tirerack.com
They have that same tire for $156 each plus shipping. NO tax. You can get a shipping quote online.
Emery Stora
On Aug 29, 2013, at 4:02 PM, David Przetycki wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I'm in Minneapolis ,Minnesota
>
> I know there is a lot of conversation about these tires, (i only need 2 ) I
> did call pep boys , no luck with them , I called Firestone and they can get
> them for $161.99 plus tax , but they can't mount or balance them , they
> referred me to a truck shop . A friend said he can get them for me and
> mount balance them for 190.00 each , it's a lot but have no choice , just
> want to make sure I am getting the correct tires that will match the others
> ( in today's new tire specs), here is what I have now
>
> Firestone Transforce HT
> 8.75 R 16.5 LT
> M+S tubeless radial
> load range E
> 115/111R
> Made in Canada
> Date was 2007
>
> need to make a educated decision and fast , that's why I'm putting it out
> there
> For the GMC group to help
>
> David
> 1976 GMC Transmode 17.8 k miles
> 1977 Trans Am SE "smokey and the Bandit"
> 'Minneapolis, Mn
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| Re: [GMCnet] 8.75 R 16.5 LT [message #220388 is a reply to message #220377] |
Thu, 29 August 2013 18:33 |
storm'n
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David
Date was 2007? If that's the build date they are already aged out. Don't
buy them.
Norm, the lurker.
> They have that same tire for $156 each plus shipping. NO tax. You can
> get a shipping quote online.
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> Emery Stora
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> On Aug 29, 2013, at 4:02 PM, David Przetycki wrote:
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>> Hello all,
>>
>> I'm in Minneapolis ,Minnesota
>>
>> I know there is a lot of conversation about these tires, (i only need 2 )
>> I
>> did call pep boys , no luck with them , I called Firestone and they can
>> get
>> them for $161.99 plus tax , but they can't mount or balance them , they
>> referred me to a truck shop . A friend said he can get them for me and
>> mount balance them for 190.00 each , it's a lot but have no choice , just
>> want to make sure I am getting the correct tires that will match the
>> others
>> ( in today's new tire specs), here is what I have now
>>
>> Firestone Transforce HT
>> 8.75 R 16.5 LT
>> M+S tubeless radial
>> load range E
>> 115/111R
>> Made in Canada
>> Date was 2007
>>
>> need to make a educated decision and fast , that's why I'm putting it out
>> there
>> For the GMC group to help
>>
>> David
>> 1976 GMC Transmode 17.8 k miles
>> 1977 Trans Am SE "smokey and the Bandit"
>> 'Minneapolis, Mn
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| Re: [GMCnet] 8.75 R 16.5 LT [message #220390 is a reply to message #220372] |
Thu, 29 August 2013 18:45 |
Dennis S
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If you plan to switch to 16 inch wheels -- you might consider buying two 16 inch wheels/tires now and install them on the front.
Dennis
| The JEWELERS wrote on Thu, 29 August 2013 17:02 |
Hello all,
I'm in Minneapolis ,Minnesota
I know there is a lot of conversation about these tires, (i only need 2 ) I
did call pep boys , no luck with them , I called Firestone and they can get
them for $161.99 plus tax , but they can't mount or balance them , they
referred me to a truck shop . A friend said he can get them for me and
mount balance them for 190.00 each , it's a lot but have no choice , just
want to make sure I am getting the correct tires that will match the others
( in today's new tire specs), here is what I have now
Firestone Transforce HT
8.75 R 16.5 LT
M+S tubeless radial
load range E
115/111R
Made in Canada
Date was 2007
need to make a educated decision and fast , that's why I'm putting it out
there
For the GMC group to help
David
1976 GMC Transmode 17.8 k miles
1977 Trans Am SE "smokey and the Bandit"
'Minneapolis, Mn
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| Re: [GMCnet] 8.75 R 16.5 LT [message #220391 is a reply to message #220372] |
Thu, 29 August 2013 18:48 |
JohnL455
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Go with Tire Rack and check for the closest authorized imstaller to you. You can have Rack ship tires to them and it's safer to use their installer. Ground shipping is cheap.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] 8.75 R 16.5 LT [message #220394 is a reply to message #220388] |
Thu, 29 August 2013 19:11 |
The JEWELERS
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Norm,
The ones on my rig are 2007 , the ones I want to get will be 2013's just needed to know if any changes were made to the identification numbers , load , numbers , LT , where they are manufactured , mine say Canada or if some Firestone tires were made elsewhere , or imported
Thanks
David
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On Aug 29, 2013, at 6:33 PM, "Norm" <bowks43@rogers.com> wrote:
> David
> Date was 2007? If that's the build date they are already aged out. Don't
> buy them.
> Norm, the lurker.
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>> They have that same tire for $156 each plus shipping. NO tax. You can
>> get a shipping quote online.
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>> Emery Stora
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>> On Aug 29, 2013, at 4:02 PM, David Przetycki wrote:
>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I'm in Minneapolis ,Minnesota
>>>
>>> I know there is a lot of conversation about these tires, (i only need 2 )
>>> I
>>> did call pep boys , no luck with them , I called Firestone and they can
>>> get
>>> them for $161.99 plus tax , but they can't mount or balance them , they
>>> referred me to a truck shop . A friend said he can get them for me and
>>> mount balance them for 190.00 each , it's a lot but have no choice , just
>>> want to make sure I am getting the correct tires that will match the
>>> others
>>> ( in today's new tire specs), here is what I have now
>>>
>>> Firestone Transforce HT
>>> 8.75 R 16.5 LT
>>> M+S tubeless radial
>>> load range E
>>> 115/111R
>>> Made in Canada
>>> Date was 2007
>>>
>>> need to make a educated decision and fast , that's why I'm putting it out
>>> there
>>> For the GMC group to help
>>>
>>> David
>>> 1976 GMC Transmode 17.8 k miles
>>> 1977 Trans Am SE "smokey and the Bandit"
>>> 'Minneapolis, Mn
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>> http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
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| Re: [GMCnet] 8.75 R 16.5 LT [message #220399 is a reply to message #220391] |
Thu, 29 August 2013 19:30 |
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John,
I ordered a Kumho 225/75-16R "E" from Tire Rack on line. They have a box you can put any requests / special conditions on the order.
I noted that I wanted a tire that was no more than 6 months old. I got a call the day after I placed the order from a guy in their
customer service dept and was told that all their stock was from mid 2012 and did I want the tire? I told him no and he cancelled
the order.
I called Discount Tire and told them what had happened with Tire Rack and the CSR guaranteed that he would ship a tire that was less
than six months old. When it arrive it was 2013 production date. That's April 2013.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: John R. Lebetski
Go with Tire Rack and check for the closest authorized imstaller to you. You can have Rack ship tires to them and it's safer to use
their installer. Ground shipping is cheap.
--
John
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'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
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