Cheap set of tires?

[cr92]

Can anyone recommend / post a picture of a cheap set of 15" tires they have ran on there square before? i have a stock 87 swb 2WD that i need a new set of 15's for to pass inspection.

Im not sure what i want to do with the truck yet, stock tires, low profile rims/tires or a set of classic muscle rims/tires. it currently has a set of 31" tires with mud grips on them.. makes it look like a 4x4 but I'm looking for something a bit sporty for now that i can do burnouts with Ha Ha.

Thanks for looking

Cory

[bnoon]

I like the cheap GoodYear Wranglers from Wal-mart for cheap/stock look. Last I looked they were on sale even for only $74.50 per tire! (yup, just double checked here)They only come in one size and that's 235/70/15

I recently picked up Cooper Cobras from Summit Racing in 255/60/15 rear and 235/60/15 front for a lower/sportier look with the drop spindles and flip kit going on my truck. Cheap tires too, but not as cheap as the Wal-Mart specials above.

EDIT: My old '86


My '76 with another set of the same tire

[Katrina/10]

Good deal on those tires, I wish I needed some.

[gchemist]

Good Year Road Huggers or Cooper Cobras are low end tires. I've used both. The Coopers wore out faster than Road Huggers on burn outs.

[cr92]

haha all about the burnouts!!

I think i like the look of 275/60 R15's going to price them. i know i won't get anything for 75 here in canada. cheapest tire i could get for my car (14'' Rim) was $105 each.

Will definitely be checking out the wranglers, i know our walmart has no tires for sale but we have canadian tire which is the next cheapest thing.

[tucsonjwt]

I have had Goodyear Wranglers a few times on new trucks from the factory.
Those tires were O.K., but they had visible bulges or dips in the sidewalls - I was told that this was ("normal.") I also have those bulges and dips on my current BFG commercial tires on my 83 C20 load range E.

BFG T/As look nice and wear well but the aggressive tread is a bit much for the highway and probably doesn't help in the city either.

Overall, I like General Grabbers for tread design, ride, and no dips or bulges.

If you are undecided and need to pass inspection, I always look for used tires in that situation. I don't know about NL, but around here craigslist always has some for sale, and though people often want too much for them, I find that a lowball offer usually works because there is little market for used tires.

I find that Tire Rack is a good source for general price information on tires.

[motornut]

CTC
got these last year i think about 100 each

[rusty76]

I happen to like Kelley Safari's. They lasted forever and were dirt cheap.

[nekkidhillbilly]

used to get uniroyals for my trucks for nothing at walmart.

[kalbert]

I'll also vote the 235/75r15 Goodyear Wrangler Radial. At about $80 a piece you'll not find a better deal. I run them on my Colorado, and am seriously considering a set for my '84. I assume they'll be discontinued soon, not many trucks on the road that use that size anymore. They only come in that size now, I assume there's a fleet somewhere that contracts Goodyear to keep making them like the 205/70r14 postal Wranglers.

[cr92]

the wrangler radials weren't in stock and are listed as discontinued!

Ended up settling for a motomaster total terrain ap/2 i think was the name on it.. 104 per tire (225/75/15) not what i wanted but good enough for now!

[motornut]

I used those too, ran great on the 87/88, 4x4
The warranty is great for a flat.

[cr92]

great to hear! and hard to beat canadian tires warranty thats for sure. i also just checked and they are total terrain A/T2 not ap/2.. hopefully still an OK tire!

[motornut]

Originally Posted by motornut

I used those too, ran great on the 87/88, 4x4
The warranty is great for a flat.

Originally Posted by cr92

great to hear! and hard to beat canadian tires warranty thats for sure. i also just checked and they are total terrain A/T2 not ap/2.. hopefully still an OK tire!

My AT tires lasted longer then the trucks ,lol,took them from my 87 and put on the 88 ....
no complaints on those tires,I'd run those winter,great traction

[cr92]

haha ouch looks like the burb took a few good hits.. what a beast!