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bouncytruck · 10-09-2006, 04:23 PM

I need new tires on my '72 before winter. I'm shopping around at Discount Tire, Les Schwab, Tires Plus (Big 0) and 4wheelparts.com. What has been recommended so far is:

Discount - Goodyear Pathfinder A/, $134/tire, 60,000 mile warranty

Schwab - Toyo Open Country, $139/tire, 60,000 mile warranty

4wheelparts - ProComp A/T, $500.97 for all for on current buy three get one free promo, 50,000 mile warranty (these will be shipped to me then I'll need to take them to the store for mounting & balancing).

Tires Plus - Sierra Radial - all for for $493.65 (no idea what these are)

Tires Plus - Chaparal Radial - all for for $389.42 (again, no idea what these are)

Right now, I'm leaning toward the ProComps. The price seems right and they are a nice tire with a nice tread pattern.

Does anyone have any experience with these tire?

Any suggestions?

bouncytruck · 10-09-2006, 10:33 PM

Ttt

obsesive23 · 10-09-2006, 10:34 PM

I've had several sets of the pro comps and love them. Wouldn't hesitate to buy again. There is a store across from " The Keg " in lynnwood. They honor all deals from the magazines.

stllookn · 10-09-2006, 10:40 PM

I go with the best tire store and in the south end I use Discount in the Renton Highlands. My son "treed" a new (2-3 month old) $150 tire on my Toyota 4x4 and tore a hole in the sidewall. Discount asked me if I NOW wanted to purchase road protection warranty for $60 and get a new $150 tire...which I gladly agreed to. They were very nice when they could have soaked me for both the warranty, tire and remounting and balancing them all on my new wheels since he trashed the wheel too. Just my 0.02. Unless you are really looking for a special performance tire...I think they are all pretty comparable. In Seattle we only need good wet weather tires...LOL!

Aarons72s · 10-09-2006, 11:10 PM

Goodyear wrangler

Best set of tires I ever had! They are on my green and white.My orange and white had general tires ameri 100, long discontinued, were pretty good. I do not like michellan ( keep dry rotting off of the vans) bf goodrich, hard a$$ tire rough ridding ( they were on one of the vans). Just my opinion.
Aaron

GREASEMONKEY72 · 10-10-2006, 12:22 AM

i have the pathfinder trail a/p on the back of my truck and they were loose as all hell for like over a month but i got one flat and had it replaced with what they had at the time which is a dominator radial a/s and it sticks to the ground pretty well alot better than the pathfinders but i would go with discount if you can thats what i went with and they are the best ive been with or have heard of, a couple of ppl i know have gone thruogh them and have nothing but nice things to say about them

-steven

bouncytruck · 10-10-2006, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obsesive23

I've had several sets of the pro comps and love them. Wouldn't hesitate to buy again. There is a store across from " The Keg " in lynnwood. They honor all deals from the magazines.

Thanks Brian, I'm kind of leaning toward these. I've purchased several parts in the past at that store like the tranny & t-case mounts on '69 and I've always got good service there. If I order them online, I don't have to pay our exorbant sales tax which should save me about $50.

I've also heard good things about the service at Discount Tire and there is one about 5 blocks from my office. But the tires are considerably more expensive in the long run and $ are tight around our house right now.

stllookn · 10-10-2006, 01:05 AM

Bouncy, Get your total price from mail order and then get a quote for mount and balance if that is going to done locally. Then call discount and Les Schwab to see if they can match it. You might be surprised. Just a thought.

GMC Jim · 10-10-2006, 05:21 AM

Check out Costco !!!! They had by far, the best price..... and... right now they have a coupon sale-- $60.00 off a set of 4; Michelin or B.F. Goodrich... Prices are listed on the web site www.costco.com

junkyardjohn · 10-10-2006, 05:46 AM

I HAVE BEEN RUNNING BFG RADIAL T/As ON MY TRUCKS SINCE 1979. HAD REALLY GOOD LUCK WITH THEM. THEY RIDE NICE , ARE QUIET & LAST ME ABOUT 50,000 MILES. 12.50-15s ARE ABOUT $500 MOUNTED AND BALANCED. THEY'VE BEEN GOOD TO ME SO FAR.

JOHN

vtblazer · 10-10-2006, 06:52 AM

I've had good luck with a place called 'Tire Package.com' on the net.
http://www.tirepackage.com/systems.a...d=16&cat=Tires

I have a small fraction of those places to shop at locally, so I usually find the best prices online hands down.

obsesive23 · 10-10-2006, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

If I order them online, I don't have to pay our exorbant sales tax which should save me about $50.

I thought that only applied if they don't have a outlet store in state. Might want to double check that.

**truckdude239** · 10-10-2006, 09:41 AM

what size are you running? we carry the bfgoodrich radial longtrail t/a really alsome tire 50k tread warrenty. sam's club charges 9 buxs a tire to install which includeds free rotation and balace free flast repair and road hazzard protection, and new vavle stems

bouncytruck · 10-10-2006, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obsesive23

I thought that only applied if they don't have a outlet store in state. Might want to double check that.

Good point! The online sales guy would probably tell me anything to get his commission.

Quote:

what size are you running? we carry the bfgoodrich radial longtrail t/a really alsome tire 50k tread warrenty. sam's club charges 9 buxs a tire to install which includeds free rotation and balace free flast repair and road hazzard protection, and new vavle stems

I'm running 235/85R16. I wanted to go wider, but the stock rims are too narrow and I can't send the wheels out to be widened at this point in time so for now, I'm going to stick with the size I have.

ducmons · 10-10-2006, 11:16 AM

What's your bolt pattern?

bouncytruck · 10-10-2006, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducmons

What's your bolt pattern?

Standard Blazer 6 lug.

I like the stock look so my goal was get the rims widened an inch or two so I could run a slightly wider tire.

I checked with Stockton Wheel and their steelies won't accept the 10" dog-dish hubcaps.

70rs/ss · 10-10-2006, 06:44 PM

Pro Comps all the way and they usually throw in shipping free. buy three get one free is great, I bought three sets, locally Discount can't be beat and they can order Pro Comps and will come close to 4wheels parts price, just make sure you have a quote in writing and Discount will beat it. Again Make sure they don't beat the price then add taxes on top, cause mail order is cash w/o tax, do your homework and you'll get the best tire and a great deal!! Plus Discount will give you the roadhazard warrentee. You know when my tread gets low I always end up with a nail or cut in the sidewall, and Discount always honors my warrentee as long as the tire has 1/32 of tread left.

msgross · 10-10-2006, 06:48 PM

I love my BFG A/T's, great winter and all around tire (and the look sweet too)

leadfoot067 · 10-10-2006, 11:37 PM

ive ran the BFG allterrains and the toyo open countrys,equally impressed with the wet traction on both,the toyo was quieter than the BFG,the bfg was a lettle better off road (mild use)

cheyenne10 · 10-11-2006, 01:27 AM

Bouncy;

This is a popular tire size and lots to choose from. We have the Michelin LTX AT's on my dads restored 72 and have a new set of same for my 72 burb. Check www.tirerack.com link for many comparisons. I watch for tredwear ratings, traction, price, etc. My favorites are the Michelin (currently with rebate mentioned above). I have had issues with Costco but last 2 sets I bought from Americas Tire., you might have a local one (they are great for price matching). I also really like the Bridgestone Deuler Revo and the Yokohama Geolander. Revo rates the best over all I think. With these 3 its partly in what you want to pay. My last set of Michelins out the door mounted and balanced were around $600 but in my opinion worth it and look great too.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...20&sortValue=1

Take care of that creampuff!! My son reminds me of the lost almost every week.

(Old pic for the memories and reminder for Bad4x4 and myself)

bouncytruck · 10-12-2006, 07:01 PM

Hey Bob, I didn't realize she had a grill guard at one point. I'm glad you removed it! She is still my baby and I take good care of her. I still get complements and thumbs-up every where I go. It is almost time to put the hard top back on 'til next summer...

meathead95 · 10-12-2006, 10:10 PM

i like the btidgestone dueller at's and the firestone destination mt's

cheyenne10 · 10-12-2006, 11:51 PM

Dana had taken grill guard off and had it powdercoated. It is cherry. One of those dealer installed or hickey products I believe. I am saving it for the right truck. Sort of different but it does look awesome in the corner of shop.

timcos · 10-13-2006, 12:40 AM

All I know is I want something quiet...I hahve these knobby things from Big-O and they hum going down the road.

bouncytruck · 10-13-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timcos

All I know is I want something quiet...I hahve these knobby things from Big-O and they hum going down the road.

You need louder exhaust to overpower the tire hummmmmmm.

10-09-2006, 04:23 PM	#1
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	What tires? I need new tires on my '72 before winter. I'm shopping around at Discount Tire, Les Schwab, Tires Plus (Big 0) and 4wheelparts.com. What has been recommended so far is: Discount - Goodyear Pathfinder A/, $134/tire, 60,000 mile warranty Schwab - Toyo Open Country, $139/tire, 60,000 mile warranty 4wheelparts - ProComp A/T, $500.97 for all for on current buy three get one free promo, 50,000 mile warranty (these will be shipped to me then I'll need to take them to the store for mounting & balancing). Tires Plus - Sierra Radial - all for for $493.65 (no idea what these are) Tires Plus - Chaparal Radial - all for for $389.42 (again, no idea what these are) Right now, I'm leaning toward the ProComps. The price seems right and they are a nice tire with a nice tread pattern. Does anyone have any experience with these tire? Any suggestions? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-09-2006, 10:33 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: What tires? Ttt __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-09-2006, 10:34 PM	#3
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	Re: What tires? I've had several sets of the pro comps and love them. Wouldn't hesitate to buy again. There is a store across from " The Keg " in lynnwood. They honor all deals from the magazines. __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

10-09-2006, 10:40 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What tires? I go with the best tire store and in the south end I use Discount in the Renton Highlands. My son "treed" a new (2-3 month old) $150 tire on my Toyota 4x4 and tore a hole in the sidewall. Discount asked me if I NOW wanted to purchase road protection warranty for $60 and get a new $150 tire...which I gladly agreed to. They were very nice when they could have soaked me for both the warranty, tire and remounting and balancing them all on my new wheels since he trashed the wheel too. Just my 0.02. Unless you are really looking for a special performance tire...I think they are all pretty comparable. In Seattle we only need good wet weather tires...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-09-2006, 11:10 PM	#5
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: What tires? Goodyear wrangler Best set of tires I ever had! They are on my green and white.My orange and white had general tires ameri 100, long discontinued, were pretty good. I do not like michellan ( keep dry rotting off of the vans) bf goodrich, hard a$$ tire rough ridding ( they were on one of the vans). Just my opinion. Aaron

10-10-2006, 12:22 AM	#6
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: What tires? i have the pathfinder trail a/p on the back of my truck and they were loose as all hell for like over a month but i got one flat and had it replaced with what they had at the time which is a dominator radial a/s and it sticks to the ground pretty well alot better than the pathfinders but i would go with discount if you can thats what i went with and they are the best ive been with or have heard of, a couple of ppl i know have gone thruogh them and have nothing but nice things to say about them -steven __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME Last edited by GREASEMONKEY72; 10-10-2006 at 12:23 AM.

10-10-2006, 01:05 AM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What tires? Bouncy, Get your total price from mail order and then get a quote for mount and balance if that is going to done locally. Then call discount and Les Schwab to see if they can match it. You might be surprised. Just a thought. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-10-2006, 05:21 AM	#9
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: What tires? Check out Costco !!!! They had by far, the best price..... and... right now they have a coupon sale-- $60.00 off a set of 4; Michelin or B.F. Goodrich... Prices are listed on the web site www.costco.com __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

10-10-2006, 05:46 AM	#10
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: What tires? I HAVE BEEN RUNNING BFG RADIAL T/As ON MY TRUCKS SINCE 1979. HAD REALLY GOOD LUCK WITH THEM. THEY RIDE NICE , ARE QUIET & LAST ME ABOUT 50,000 MILES. 12.50-15s ARE ABOUT $500 MOUNTED AND BALANCED. THEY'VE BEEN GOOD TO ME SO FAR. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

10-10-2006, 06:52 AM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: What tires? I've had good luck with a place called 'Tire Package.com' on the net. http://www.tirepackage.com/systems.a...d=16&cat=Tires I have a small fraction of those places to shop at locally, so I usually find the best prices online hands down.

10-10-2006, 09:41 AM	#13
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: What tires? what size are you running? we carry the bfgoodrich radial longtrail t/a really alsome tire 50k tread warrenty. sam's club charges 9 buxs a tire to install which includeds free rotation and balace free flast repair and road hazzard protection, and new vavle stems __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

10-10-2006, 11:16 AM	#15
ducmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 56	Re: What tires? What's your bolt pattern?

10-10-2006, 06:44 PM	#17
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: What tires? Pro Comps all the way and they usually throw in shipping free. buy three get one free is great, I bought three sets, locally Discount can't be beat and they can order Pro Comps and will come close to 4wheels parts price, just make sure you have a quote in writing and Discount will beat it. Again Make sure they don't beat the price then add taxes on top, cause mail order is cash w/o tax, do your homework and you'll get the best tire and a great deal!! Plus Discount will give you the roadhazard warrentee. You know when my tread gets low I always end up with a nail or cut in the sidewall, and Discount always honors my warrentee as long as the tire has 1/32 of tread left.

10-10-2006, 06:48 PM	#18
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: What tires? I love my BFG A/T's, great winter and all around tire (and the look sweet too)

10-10-2006, 11:37 PM	#19
leadfoot067 horsepower junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: graham, washington Posts: 326	Re: What tires? ive ran the BFG allterrains and the toyo open countrys,equally impressed with the wet traction on both,the toyo was quieter than the BFG,the bfg was a lettle better off road (mild use) __________________ 67 short wide box,350/700r4/3.73posi 71 olds cutlass "S" mom bought new..12.30s@113MPH



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10-11-2006, 01:27 AM	#20
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: What tires? Bouncy; This is a popular tire size and lots to choose from. We have the Michelin LTX AT's on my dads restored 72 and have a new set of same for my 72 burb. Check www.tirerack.com link for many comparisons. I watch for tredwear ratings, traction, price, etc. My favorites are the Michelin (currently with rebate mentioned above). I have had issues with Costco but last 2 sets I bought from Americas Tire., you might have a local one (they are great for price matching). I also really like the Bridgestone Deuler Revo and the Yokohama Geolander. Revo rates the best over all I think. With these 3 its partly in what you want to pay. My last set of Michelins out the door mounted and balanced were around $600 but in my opinion worth it and look great too. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...20&sortValue=1 Take care of that creampuff!! My son reminds me of the lost almost every week. (Old pic for the memories and reminder for Bad4x4 and myself) Attached Images __________________ Bob Last edited by cheyenne10; 10-11-2006 at 01:31 AM.

10-12-2006, 07:01 PM	#21
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: What tires? Hey Bob, I didn't realize she had a grill guard at one point. I'm glad you removed it! She is still my baby and I take good care of her. I still get complements and thumbs-up every where I go. It is almost time to put the hard top back on 'til next summer... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-12-2006, 10:10 PM	#22
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: What tires? i like the btidgestone dueller at's and the firestone destination mt's __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

10-12-2006, 11:51 PM	#23
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: What tires? Dana had taken grill guard off and had it powdercoated. It is cherry. One of those dealer installed or hickey products I believe. I am saving it for the right truck. Sort of different but it does look awesome in the corner of shop. __________________ Bob

10-13-2006, 12:40 AM	#24
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: What tires? All I know is I want something quiet...I hahve these knobby things from Big-O and they hum going down the road. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

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