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Title: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: keith on June 08, 2004, 06:52:39 AM
I wanted a set of Cooper 235/75/15 M/t tires like PepBoys used to sell under their name.  They tell me that they no longer carry that tire.  Where can I get a set of aggressive 235's that aren't too expensive?

Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: Cwkick on June 08, 2004, 07:07:26 AM
Walmart (believe it or not), Tirerack, or Discount Tire.

All have very reasonably priced aggressive 235's

Cwkick
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: Zuki One on June 08, 2004, 08:01:22 AM
Walmart has the Sport and Mud kings
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: DaddyDave on June 08, 2004, 11:54:20 AM
check your local car dealership.  my buddy works at Nissan and one day i was looking for tires for my other ride.  He asked what size and then told me to come down to the lot.  When they take vehicles in on trade in, the dealership must replace the tires! even the ones that are new!  i don't think I've paid for normal sized tires in over 3 years!
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: 95XL7 on June 08, 2004, 02:02:25 PM
Where do you live? I know our local Farm&Fleet stores carry cooper tires and their prices are cheap.
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: keith on June 08, 2004, 02:39:11 PM
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Where do you live? I know our local Farm&Fleet stores carry cooper tires and their prices are cheap.


That is a great suggestion.  There are a few Farm and Fleet stores about an hour from me.  I'll call them tomorrow.

Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: dwcrisp on August 09, 2004, 03:47:19 PM
I just got a set of 4 Lemans ATs for under $270 installed by Firestone (in Florida)  They are very HD and well made 235/75/15LT and they fit the standard alloy rims and fit the wheel well nicely.  Lemans is kind of their house tire brand and are reasonably priced.  Lemans tires have a web site.  Firestone is apparently willing to price them real low to move them.  Fairly aggressive tread and sidwalls too.  
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: explosivo on August 09, 2004, 03:51:34 PM
How tall do 235's stand? I'm looking for some decent road tires... stocker's are a little too small for my liking, and I don't have wheels big enough for my old 33x12.50's radials :(
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: Cwkick on August 10, 2004, 02:36:22 AM
235/75/15's are about 29 inches tall. They vary a little by manufacturer.

Cwkick
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: TN_Tracker on August 10, 2004, 02:37:37 AM
A 235/75-15 is about a 29" tire :)
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: spinaltap on August 10, 2004, 05:03:47 AM
Hey Keith, don't you have those hi-tec re-treads on your vehicle?
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: keith on August 10, 2004, 05:38:11 AM
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Hey Keith, don't you have those hi-tec re-treads on your vehicle?


Yes, I started this thread before I got them.  The thread was resurrected recently.  I am very happy with the Hi-Tech's so far.  I have about 1000 miles on them and have had them wheeling twice.  They performed great.

Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: explosivo on August 10, 2004, 06:36:56 AM
What is the step above a 235x75xR15? 245x75xR15? How tall are those, and will they fit on a stock wheel?
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: keith on August 10, 2004, 06:58:55 AM
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What is the step above a 235x75xR15? 245x75xR15? How tall are those, and will they fit on a stock wheel?


The 235 retreads are actually bigger than a regular 235 I think.  Several people said that a 235 should fit on my spare tire rack.  There is no way one of my retreads will fit on the stock carrier.  I can measure them tonight if you want.  (Took the bike to work today!).
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: explosivo on August 10, 2004, 07:03:18 AM
I would buy some retreads, but I need them before the weekend, so I was just thinking some cheap-o Walmart tires.   :-/
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: Cwkick on August 10, 2004, 07:36:45 AM
Walmart has an okay tire called the Tracker.  It is made by Goodyear.  The better Wal-Mart tire would be the Super Sport.  You can get those up to a 35"

Go to Wal-Mart.com and click on tires.  A friend of mine has a set of 235's Super Sports on a Sami.  They take him almost anyplace he wants to go!

Cwkick

Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: spinaltap on August 10, 2004, 09:07:08 AM
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The 235 retreads are actually bigger than a regular 235 I think.  Several people said that a 235 should fit on my spare tire rack.  There is no way one of my retreads will fit on the stock carrier.  I can measure them tonight if you want.  (Took the bike to work today!).


I got my 235 onto the carrier but it was a rather significant effort...now the tailgate doesn't open due to the tire being wedged onto the bumper ;)
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: zutefisk on August 10, 2004, 02:26:01 PM
http://www.high-tec-retreading.com

235's are 37 to 42 US plus shipping. Cheap, aggressive. Been looking at the OTR's for my sidekick.  
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: keith on August 10, 2004, 02:28:14 PM
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http://www.high-tec-retreading.com

235's are 37 to 42 US plus shipping. Cheap, aggressive. Been looking at the OTR's for my sidekick.  


I've got them.  Great tires for the price.  Although if pep-boys still sold the Cooper m/t's I'd have gotten them.  The retread thing still scares me a bit.
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: sarmeier on August 11, 2004, 02:22:34 AM
Keith,

Did you get the High Tech OTRs?  Are they noisy on the highway?
Title: Re: Where to get cheap 235s?
Post by: keith on August 11, 2004, 02:44:26 AM
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Keith,

Did you get the High Tech OTRs?  Are they noisy on the highway?


I do have the OTR's.  They do make noise at high speeds, but it is not loud.  I can still hear the radio just fine.