Need help finding tires locally
Aug 10, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Need help finding tires locally
I'm trying to find some 165/50-15 tires, i've called about 7 stores and no one has them or said they cant get them. Anyone know of any places that i can get this size locally?
Aug 10, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Re: Need help finding tires locally
I can't even find a brand that makes a tire in that size. I've checked off brands too. Is there another size the wheel can wear?
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Aug 10, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Re: Need help finding tires locally
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Aug 10, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Re: Need help finding tires locally
You trying to stretch the shit outta something?
Or put them on a golf cart?
Aug 10, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Re: Need help finding tires locally
Yeah one of the things I saw on my search is that these are smaller than smart car tires lol
Aug 10, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Re: Need help finding tires locally
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Originally Posted by
marlinspike
I can't even find a brand that makes a tire in that size. I've checked off brands too. Is there another size the wheel can wear?
Yes theirs other size i could use but i need this size.
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Originally Posted by
ShawnD
i see thought since it's a odd size they'd be cheaper, im lookin for Nankang NS 2's in that size, thanks +rep
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idriveahonda
You trying to stretch the shit outta something?
Or put them on a golf cart?
just stretchin a little
Aug 10, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Re: Need help finding tires locally
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ShawnD
Holy fuck. $150 for some tiny ass shitty tires? Thats dumb as fuck. Grippy as fuck street tires don't even cost that much in 15s.
Aug 10, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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From: Wangan
Re: Need help finding tires locally
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Thurm@n
Yes theirs other size i could use but i need this size.
i see thought since it's a odd size they'd be cheaper, im lookin for Nankang NS 2's in that size, thanks +rep
just stretchin a little
Usually the odd sizes are more expensive than they should be because they know your options are limited.
Aug 10, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Re: Need help finding tires locally
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marlinspike
Usually the odd sizes are more expensive than they should be because they know your options are limited.
Or more likely it's just production volume..
Aug 10, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Fabrik8
Or more likely it's just production volume..
When there are two possible reasons for pricing, the sinister one is always the one to believe.