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Tire recommendation [message #332912] Sat, 02 June 2018 09:05 Go to next message
tgeiger is currently offline  tgeiger   United States
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Sorry guys, gotta find out what brand of tire and size currently? I'm coming up on my time to replace them. I go on like Walmarts site and oh boy got all kinds of brands. Kinda want a good old reliable at a decent price. Kinda hope to stay domestic and buy american. Cooper maybe?? Any ideas welcome! Going to try to use beads too?

Thanks,
Tom
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Re: Tire recommendation [message #332913 is a reply to message #332912] Sat, 02 June 2018 09:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Carl S. is currently offline  Carl S.   United States
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225/75R16 LR-E is the closest size to the original 8.75/16.5 tires. I use Cooper HT-3 on the rears and Cooper AT-3 on the front (on my Dodge truck wheels (245/70R16). I am happy with them so far (3 years on the rears and 2 years on the fronts).

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Re: [GMCnet] Tire recommendation [message #332915 is a reply to message #332912] Sat, 02 June 2018 09:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Tom,
We feel that a major brand like Firestone is a way to go. Prices are lower
than Michelan.
Lot of the private lable ones have cheap tread and lucky to go 30,000
miles. In case of warranty , it is easier to deal.
I realize not everyone travels lot of miles, so as long as the off brand is
USA made, they should be good.
In the last few years , load range E has been working well.

On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 7:05 AM, tom geiger wrote:

> Sorry guys, gotta find out what brand of tire and size currently? I'm
> coming up on my time to replace them. I go on like Walmarts site and oh boy
> got
> all kinds of brands. Kinda want a good old reliable at a decent price.
> Kinda hope to stay domestic and buy american. Cooper maybe?? Any ideas
> welcome!
> Going to try to use beads too?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
> 76 Eleganza 2
> KCMO
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Tire recommendation [message #332918 is a reply to message #332915] Sat, 02 June 2018 11:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mghamms is currently offline  mghamms   United States
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I have the Nokian Rotiva. That are on Walmart for less than $118. now.

Nokian Rotiiva AT Plus Radial Tire - 225/75R16 112S

Were $95.00 a week ago
Same price on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Nokian-Rotiiva-Plus-Radial-Tire/dp/B0100OROUO


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Re: [GMCnet] Tire recommendation [message #332919 is a reply to message #332915] Sat, 02 June 2018 11:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Billy Massey is currently offline  Billy Massey   United States
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Discount tire available nationwide. Corsa 225 75R-16 recommended by many
GMCers. No failures as of yet.

bdub

On Sat, Jun 2, 2018, 9:40 AM Jim Kanomata wrote:

> Tom,
> We feel that a major brand like Firestone is a way to go. Prices are lower
> than Michelan.
> Lot of the private lable ones have cheap tread and lucky to go 30,000
> miles. In case of warranty , it is easier to deal.
> I realize not everyone travels lot of miles, so as long as the off brand is
> USA made, they should be good.
> In the last few years , load range E has been working well.
>
> On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 7:05 AM, tom geiger wrote:
>
>> Sorry guys, gotta find out what brand of tire and size currently? I'm
>> coming up on my time to replace them. I go on like Walmarts site and oh
> boy
>> got
>> all kinds of brands. Kinda want a good old reliable at a decent price.
>> Kinda hope to stay domestic and buy american. Cooper maybe?? Any ideas
>> welcome!
>> Going to try to use beads too?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tom
>> 76 Eleganza 2
>> KCMO
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
> --
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Re: [GMCnet] Tire recommendation [message #332920 is a reply to message #332918] Sat, 02 June 2018 12:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mghamms is currently offline  mghamms   United States
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I have the HT tires:

https://www.amazon.com/Nokian-Rotiiva-All-Season-Radial-Tire/dp/B00WIUXZSE

mghamms wrote on Sat, 02 June 2018 11:04
I have the Nokian Rotiva. That are on Walmart for less than $118. now.

Nokian Rotiiva AT Plus Radial Tire - 225/75R16 112S

Were $95.00 a week ago
Same price on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Nokian-Rotiiva-Plus-Radial-Tire/dp/B0100OROUO



1977 Kingsley 455 as stock as it gets except lots of Ragusa parts
Re: [GMCnet] Tire recommendation [message #332921 is a reply to message #332920] Sat, 02 June 2018 12:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mghamms is currently offline  mghamms   United States
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mghamms wrote on Sat, 02 June 2018 12:09
I have the HT tires:

https://www.amazon.com/Nokian-Rotiiva-All-Season-Radial-Tire/dp/B00WIUXZSE

Now At Walmart $95.00





mghamms wrote on Sat, 02 June 2018 11:04
I have the Nokian Rotiva. That are on Walmart for less than $118. now.

Nokian Rotiiva AT Plus Radial Tire - 225/75R16 112S

Were $95.00 a week ago
Same price on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Nokian-Rotiiva-Plus-Radial-Tire/dp/B0100OROUO




1977 Kingsley 455 as stock as it gets except lots of Ragusa parts

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Re: [GMCnet] Tire recommendation [message #332922 is a reply to message #332912] Sat, 02 June 2018 12:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Billy Massey is currently offline  Billy Massey   United States
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LT225 75R16 Corsa HT @Discount Tire. $90.

On Sat, Jun 2, 2018, 9:05 AM tom geiger wrote:

> Sorry guys, gotta find out what brand of tire and size currently? I'm
> coming up on my time to replace them. I go on like Walmarts site and oh boy
> got
> all kinds of brands. Kinda want a good old reliable at a decent price.
> Kinda hope to stay domestic and buy american. Cooper maybe?? Any ideas
> welcome!
> Going to try to use beads too?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
> 76 Eleganza 2
> KCMO
>
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Re: Tire recommendation [message #332926 is a reply to message #332912] Sat, 02 June 2018 19:53 Go to previous message
tgeiger is currently offline  tgeiger   United States
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Thanks guys, this helps for sure. Will start looking around at sales.

Tom Geiger 76 Eleganza II KCMO
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