Need help finding a tire - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Thealien** · 09-24-2009, 09:14 PM

My 1972 GMC Jimmy has 4 BF Goodrich Radial Long Trail 31 X 10.50 X 15 tires with most of the tread left. I just got a bed mounted spare tire carrier and want a matching tire for a spare. BF Goodrich no longer makes that size tire. I will gladly pay shipping if somone can locate me a (preferably new) or used Radial long trail in the size I need

BF Goodrich informed me that Sears, Sullivan Tire, Town Fair Tire, National Tire and Battery carry their brand and one of them may have one in stock. I have contacted all the local retailers.

Thanks
Mark

tim21391 · 09-24-2009, 11:49 PM

i run the same tire on my truck same size even.. and they carry them in stock at sams club here in salina..

unclewatts · 09-24-2009, 11:54 PM

I also run exactly the same tires except mine are Coopers. Got them at a local tire shop.

**Thealien** · 09-25-2009, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim21391

i run the same tire on my truck same size even.. and they carry them in stock at sams club here in salina..

Would you be willing to check next time you are there and ship one to me? here is the email I recieved from BFGoodrich

Mark,

Thank you for your email. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.

I am sorry to say the BF Goodrich Long Trail T/A has been discontinued and
we do not have any in our inventory. The only thing I can recommend is
contacting dealers in your area to see if they still have one in their
inventory.

Sears, Sullivan Tire, Town Fair Tire, National Tire and Battery.

**70cst** · 09-25-2009, 08:15 AM

I'll make a recommendation that might help...Do a Google search looking for tire sellers in your area. Then just start making phone calls. You might find some good deals since they are being discontinued. Good Luck with your search.

**Thealien** · 09-25-2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

I'll make a recommendation that might help...Do a Google search looking for tire sellers in your area. Then just start making phone calls. You might find some good deals since they are being discontinued. Good Luck with your search.

Already did that, why I am asking here!

**70cst** · 09-25-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

Already did that, why I am asking here!

Ok...just thought with a local or regional Google search there would be dealers with them still in stock.

Hottrucks · 09-25-2009, 08:50 AM

In have one that I'll be taking off my truck in the next week...it not new but it's about as close as you can get..just waiting for my new ones to come in and mount them

Oh and congrats on 1000 posts!!

**Thealien** · 09-25-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

In have one that I'll be taking off my truck in the next week...it not new but it's about as close as you can get..just waiting for my new ones to come in and mount them

Oh and congrats on 1000 posts!!

Thanks a lot!! Let me know when and how much you want and since you are in NH I can drive up and pick it up? Sorry I won't be driving the Jimmy it just wouldn't be worth the gas costs. I wonder if I could strap it to my Harley LOL!

Hottrucks · 09-25-2009, 12:23 PM

sorry dude I thought it was a TA but it's not dam I'll do some checking around up here...I'll be heading south a couple times in the next few weeks so I'm sure if I find one we can get it to you....

**Thealien** · 09-25-2009, 12:35 PM

Oh well! The search continues

JimmyFloyd · 09-25-2009, 01:54 PM

THis is by no means new, but one of them is passable and one doesn't hold air. Cheap too. $20 for the left pair (on 88+ spare rims) Not sure where in the East Coast you are though.

**Thealien** · 09-27-2009, 02:33 PM

Jimmy,

Thanks for the offer. can you get me a picture of the tread on the better of the two?

I am just south of Boston.

ksbrktracer · 09-28-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyFloyd

THis is by no means new, but one of them is passable and one doesn't hold air. Cheap too. $20 for the left pair (on 88+ spare rims) Not sure where in the East Coast you are though.

Not sure but I think 88 and up's are 16".....better check the size again to be sure........!

f.monroe · 09-29-2009, 12:55 AM

Sent you a PM .
Frank

**Thealien** · 09-29-2009, 11:53 AM

Update

One of the local retailers had been searching and found me a new one. I want to thank everyone that helped and PMed me I really apreciate it!!

09-24-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Need help finding a tire My 1972 GMC Jimmy has 4 BF Goodrich Radial Long Trail 31 X 10.50 X 15 tires with most of the tread left. I just got a bed mounted spare tire carrier and want a matching tire for a spare. BF Goodrich no longer makes that size tire. I will gladly pay shipping if somone can locate me a (preferably new) or used Radial long trail in the size I need BF Goodrich informed me that Sears, Sullivan Tire, Town Fair Tire, National Tire and Battery carry their brand and one of them may have one in stock. I have contacted all the local retailers. Thanks Mark

09-24-2009, 11:49 PM	#2
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Need help finding a tire i run the same tire on my truck same size even.. and they carry them in stock at sams club here in salina.. __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

09-24-2009, 11:54 PM	#3
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Need help finding a tire I also run exactly the same tires except mine are Coopers. Got them at a local tire shop. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

09-25-2009, 08:15 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Need help finding a tire I'll make a recommendation that might help...Do a Google search looking for tire sellers in your area. Then just start making phone calls. You might find some good deals since they are being discontinued. Good Luck with your search. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-25-2009, 08:50 AM	#8
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Need help finding a tire In have one that I'll be taking off my truck in the next week...it not new but it's about as close as you can get..just waiting for my new ones to come in and mount them Oh and congrats on 1000 posts!! __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

09-25-2009, 12:23 PM	#10
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Need help finding a tire sorry dude I thought it was a TA but it's not dam I'll do some checking around up here...I'll be heading south a couple times in the next few weeks so I'm sure if I find one we can get it to you.... Last edited by Hottrucks; 09-25-2009 at 12:23 PM.

09-25-2009, 12:35 PM	#11
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Need help finding a tire Oh well! The search continues

09-25-2009, 01:54 PM	#12
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: Need help finding a tire THis is by no means new, but one of them is passable and one doesn't hold air. Cheap too. $20 for the left pair (on 88+ spare rims) Not sure where in the East Coast you are though. __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3

09-27-2009, 02:33 PM	#13
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Need help finding a tire Jimmy, Thanks for the offer. can you get me a picture of the tread on the better of the two? I am just south of Boston.

09-29-2009, 12:55 AM	#15
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Need help finding a tire Sent you a PM . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

09-29-2009, 11:53 AM	#16
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Need help finding a tire Update One of the local retailers had been searching and found me a new one. I want to thank everyone that helped and PMed me I really apreciate it!!

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