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8t5Silverado · 12-15-2004, 03:38 PM

Can you guys recommend a website that has good deals on tires or wheel/tire combos?

I have seen the ads in the magazines and it almost seems that buying tires locally might cost the same as buying a wheel/tire package over the internet.

I am looking for 31x10.5-15 or 32x11.5-15 all terrains and maybe the black steel wheels (Desert Crawlers?).

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-15-2004, 04:51 PM

www.tyres1.com

1972 · 12-15-2004, 04:56 PM

www.tyres1.com is good, and so is www.natltire.com . I prefer to just buy them locally though.

READ ---> DO NOT BUY from www.4wheelparts.com , even if they are cheaper I would pay more to buy it from someone else. They have poor customer service, they lie, and they have a bogus tire warranty.

see ten · 12-15-2004, 09:53 PM

I bought my M/T Claws and Challenger wheels from Desert Rat. Just a tip when you are ready to buy. Go through your mags or look on the net and write the name and Phone # of everyone who sells what you are interested in. Start at the top of your list and ask for a price quote. Get the salesmans name and ext# and tell him you are calling lots of people shopping for your best deal. Tell them you are ready to spend money TODAY and most will tell you to call them back with the best deal you can find and they will match plus x %. If they question your quote just give them the name and ext you have written down on your list so it can be verified. The prices quoted in mags and on the net are starting points, these people will negotiate if you are ready to buy. This method saved me $ on the M/Ts.

DennyB · 12-16-2004, 12:04 AM

www.Tirerack.com

4x4Poet · 12-16-2004, 01:05 AM

1010tires.com. They're Canadian, so watch whether prices are in USD or CND.

Great advice, see ten.

1969K10 · 12-16-2004, 08:14 AM

I agree, it was a close call as to which way to go when I bought my tires. I ended up buying locally, 'cause I didn't want more rims and tires laying around my garage, and I like the face to face interaction. Besides, if I have a tire go, I can run over and deal with them again. Just my .02...

7T2 · 12-16-2004, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972

EAD ---> DO NOT BUY from www.4wheelparts.com , even if they are cheaper I would pay more to buy it from someone else. They have poor customer service, they lie, and they have a bogus tire warranty.

I bought wheels and tires from 4WheelParts, got the road hazard warranty, and they replaced 2 10,000 - 20,000 mile tires for me at no charge, no questions (one of them was cut on the sidewall, looks like it was slashed). I was dealing with a local store though, not over the internet. They have also closed their location too, so I don't know what I would do now if I had another problem. I have sold the truck and the tires, so I don't care, but I would have no problem recommending them as long as you're dealing with someone face to face in a store.

Tirerack.com also has decent prices and a good reputation. I think they also have good deals on shipping, if I remember right.

8t5Silverado · 12-16-2004, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the info...

I have dealt with tirerack and tires.com for my car and my wife's car.

I was hoping you guys would know of a place that dealt with truck tires exclusively.

1969K10 - Your sig says you have a 1696 K10, that is one old truck!

MAC67 · 12-16-2004, 04:15 PM

get a price from one company , then call one of theyr major competitors and tell them that this place will sell them to you for so much , if you want knock 100 bucks off the first persons price , then let that other company scramble to beat that price , works like a charm , try it with your local tire dealers to

12-15-2004, 03:38 PM	#1
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Good prices on tires or wheel/tire combos? Can you guys recommend a website that has good deals on tires or wheel/tire combos? I have seen the ads in the magazines and it almost seems that buying tires locally might cost the same as buying a wheel/tire package over the internet. I am looking for 31x10.5-15 or 32x11.5-15 all terrains and maybe the black steel wheels (Desert Crawlers?). Any help is appreciated. Thanks. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

12-15-2004, 04:51 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	www.tyres1.com __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

12-15-2004, 09:53 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Best Deal I bought my M/T Claws and Challenger wheels from Desert Rat. Just a tip when you are ready to buy. Go through your mags or look on the net and write the name and Phone # of everyone who sells what you are interested in. Start at the top of your list and ask for a price quote. Get the salesmans name and ext# and tell him you are calling lots of people shopping for your best deal. Tell them you are ready to spend money TODAY and most will tell you to call them back with the best deal you can find and they will match plus x %. If they question your quote just give them the name and ext you have written down on your list so it can be verified. The prices quoted in mags and on the net are starting points, these people will negotiate if you are ready to buy. This method saved me $ on the M/Ts.

12-16-2004, 12:04 AM	#5
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	www.Tirerack.com __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

12-16-2004, 01:05 AM	#6
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	1010tires.com. They're Canadian, so watch whether prices are in USD or CND. Great advice, see ten. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

12-15-2004, 04:56 PM	#3
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	www.tyres1.com is good, and so is www.natltire.com . I prefer to just buy them locally though. READ ---> DO NOT BUY from www.4wheelparts.com , even if they are cheaper I would pay more to buy it from someone else. They have poor customer service, they lie, and they have a bogus tire warranty.

12-16-2004, 08:14 AM	#7
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	I agree, it was a close call as to which way to go when I bought my tires. I ended up buying locally, 'cause I didn't want more rims and tires laying around my garage, and I like the face to face interaction. Besides, if I have a tire go, I can run over and deal with them again. Just my .02... __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

12-16-2004, 03:37 PM	#9
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Thanks for the info... I have dealt with tirerack and tires.com for my car and my wife's car. I was hoping you guys would know of a place that dealt with truck tires exclusively. 1969K10 - Your sig says you have a 1696 K10, that is one old truck! __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

12-16-2004, 04:15 PM	#10
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	get a price from one company , then call one of theyr major competitors and tell them that this place will sell them to you for so much , if you want knock 100 bucks off the first persons price , then let that other company scramble to beat that price , works like a charm , try it with your local tire dealers to



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