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08-22-2003, 05:56 PM
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Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J.
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?about mail order
I was reciently looking into buying a set of 35x12.5 parnelli jones tires on 10in micky thompson classic 2`s. The question I have is has any one ever bought anything from Desert Rat ?(the mail order place in arizona) cause they have a real sweet wheel and tire package. I live on the east coast, but they are still cheaper than I can buy them for around here, even with the shipping and handeling. I`m just not sure about the whole process. Has anyone ever done this before( bought wheels and tires mail order)If so please let me know how you made out........thanks john
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71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom" |
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08-24-2003, 02:03 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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I bought my tires and rims from 4Wheel Wholesale Parts and my complaint was their lack of customer service. They said it would take a couple weeks to get the tires out but ended being a little more than a month. I think that was a fluke. I would buy tires and wheels thorough mail order again. Never heard anything bad about Desert Rat - they do a lot of advertising which I think should be a good sign.
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08-24-2003, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: East Central, MO
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The only problem you may have is if they dont have a part of your order in stock.....If they have to backorder anything I think I would pass until they have it.
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08-24-2003, 03:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Sebastopol Miss.
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How much cheaper are they ? If they only beat local shop by few bucks (under say $50 $70) for whole set up . I would probly go local , because you never know they could back order on ya and then some . Also if you have any problems such as balancing, bad tire or wheel or such you will have to cover it your self or ship it back to them and most of them don't pay you for your shipping to them. Also local shops around here will rotate them for you for free as long as you got the tires. Just my .50 cents worth . Jeff
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08-27-2003, 05:04 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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I bought my super swampers on 15x10 us wheel rims from Tyres international. Had my tires/rims/lug nuts/center caps in 6 days from when I ordered them. Came to my house on an 18 wheeler. Never thought he'd get out but he did.
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08-30-2003, 03:15 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J.
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I went ahead and ordered the wheels and tires from desert rat, We will see in 10 to 14 days how good they are.....real good price. thanks john
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71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom" |
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