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Location: Pemberville, Ohio
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Tires for use during build
After doing nothing for a while... I need to get my cab back on my frame to start adjusting the floor, doors, rockers, etc. Problem is that my tires are mismatched and leaking. I would like to get a set of used 235-75R15's or something close but nothing is to be found. I called the local shops and one guy said used 15's are like gold. Said 15's don't come on anything so they're super rare these days. Others shops said the same. Craigslist has nothing but sets that are expensive as well. I'm not going to alter the suspension from stock but I'm not sure what size tire/rim I will run when done. I also don't really want to buy the final and probably expensive tires to use during body work, welding, painting. Also I could change my mind by the time I get the frame and bodywork done. The cheapest thing I can find is about $70 x 4 at walmart. That's a lot of money for tires I will probably never use. Should I do it anyways and try to recover the cost by selling them later or is there a better option that I haven't thought of?
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Re: Tires for use during build
I had the same problem back some 40 years ago!!
I saw an interesting idea in a magazine and gave it a try. I made some wheels from a 3/4 inch sheet of plywood, a drill and a jigsaw. Made them 28 inches tall. Not hard to draw a circle and drill some holes. Cost me 20 bucks and a few hours. Worked awesome for rolling it around the shop. |
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Re: Tires for use during build
Plywood held the weight of the whole truck?!?!?!? Seems like they would have a tendency to fold sideways. Almost sounds dangerous!
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Re: Tires for use during build
Also assuming you could get 4 from 1 sheet and you probably can if you stagger them... A sheet of 3/4" plywood is around $50 these days!
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Re: Tires for use during build
Junk yard or pick and pull. There are a lot of 15's on older cars.
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Re: Tires for use during build
If you buy your tires and wheels locally the tire shop may loan you an old set for free. They want your business and it's a low cost deal for them to keep your loyalty.
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Re: Tires for use during build
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No motor/trans! If you're worried about weight just laminate them. And FWIW it was just a suggestion of something that worked for me. |
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Re: Tires for use during build
Have you tried the salvage yard? I would think you could find four tires for less than $75.
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Re: Tires for use during build
I just had an idea to buy tires for my car trailer (which I need) and use them temporarily on my truck.
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Re: Tires for use during build
I was able to buy a set of wheels with worn out but air-containing tires from a mid-90's Tahoe to use on mine during the build. $100 for the whole set with tires on Craigslist. It did take me a good while of searching Craigslist to find a deal like this.
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Re: Tires for use during build
So much for the trailer idea. It has 14" rims.
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Re: Tires for use during build
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I'm in the same spot (I only need 2), but I'm definitely going the pick-your-part route. Buying new tires and hoping to reuse or resell them ? would require protecting them from weld spatter and paint overspray etc. for what ? just to save a few bucks ? Yeah NO Thanks !! |
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Re: Tires for use during build
I'm really desperate to have the thing level because I did a full floor pan and want the doors and rockers aligned perfect.
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Re: Tires for use during build
In that case, an inexpensive set of jack stands would help with that, unless you also need to be rolling the unit around while you're working on it?
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Re: Tires for use during build
i work at a shop and just grabbed a set of 4 that i replaced on a customer's car. they were worn down to the cords but no biggie for rolling and holding air
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Ummm, just having 4 matching wheels/tires doesn't guarantee it's level / square , it helps but the suspension could be way off . Level and square the body to the frame using new mounts . Being able to roll it around may be convenient but ...
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Re: Tires for use during build
yep got new mounts. I'd like to put the tires on and take measurements to the floor.
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Re: Tires for use during build
Sandusky isn't too far for you. http://sandusky.craigslist.org/wto/5942374475.html
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Re: Tires for use during build
That's not too bad a deal... Too bad I'd have to take off work to go there. Not open on Sat!
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Re: Tires for use during build
235/75-15 ,s are a dime a dozen on c.l. , or check a used tire place if one is local.
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