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I got new tires (normal size not big)
« on: November 11, 2004, 10:57:56 AM »
Well they are on there way. Should be in on Monday.

Kumho Road Venture A/T 225/70-15


« Last Edit: November 13, 2004, 06:53:30 AM by 99Trackerconv »
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Re: I got new tires
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2004, 11:06:35 AM »
That's kinda odd... I noticed a Dodge with those on it... looked like some decent all around tires ;)
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Re: I got new tires
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2004, 11:35:16 AM »
The place I'm buying them from told me they are great tires in the snow and rain. Thats the main reason I bought then and they weren't too expencive either. I'm paying $73 installed
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Re: I got new tires
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2004, 01:05:23 AM »
I bought these tires for 60 bux a piece
now running only at 20 psi





from www.kaltonatires.com they're remanufactored
« Last Edit: November 12, 2004, 01:06:07 AM by r3cc0s »
03' 2.0L CAMI Tracker w/ 1.5" Front Spacers, 2" Rear Spacers, 1 & 1/4" poly-rubber rear spacer w/ hose clamps, Monroe Crown Vic interceptor rear shocks,1/4" bumpstop extenders, 1.5" strut Extenders, removal of sway bar and strut bar + plenty of cutting for 245/75/16 Goodyear MTRs

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Re: I got new tires
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2004, 01:58:34 AM »
Nice tires! They look mean.

I was gonna go with Liberators from Wal-mart. Everyone in my wife's family has them.


But they are retarded an won't put any size tire except stock on your vehicle. So they lost my business. I don't want 205/75-15 I wanted 225/70-15. It's stupid cause they are the same diameter 27" it's not like I wanted them to put 30" or 31's on it.
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Re: I got new tires
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2004, 02:12:18 AM »
being a co-operation they are always going to be like that
Liability being the issue
and it's really their word against yours incase of a "in theory" blowout/bead pop due to non oem standards

I just told the guy at the shop when I got my tires done (he's super cool and really didn't care)
but I stated just for liability sakes
here is the milage on my car
just lift my car
i'll remove the wheels
and I asked to just get the tires mouted and balanced
I put the wheels on myself
hehe
03' 2.0L CAMI Tracker w/ 1.5" Front Spacers, 2" Rear Spacers, 1 & 1/4" poly-rubber rear spacer w/ hose clamps, Monroe Crown Vic interceptor rear shocks,1/4" bumpstop extenders, 1.5" strut Extenders, removal of sway bar and strut bar + plenty of cutting for 245/75/16 Goodyear MTRs

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Re: I got new tires
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2004, 02:58:00 AM »
btw--- why didn't you just get some 235/75/15?
it's only a 6% difference in wheel diameter size

as you see in the pictures
they fit w/o any issues w/ just stock suspension and no BL

however that is coming soon
no spacer's neither...
just watch out for tires with really big shoulders such as mt/r's
« Last Edit: November 12, 2004, 02:59:26 AM by r3cc0s »
03' 2.0L CAMI Tracker w/ 1.5" Front Spacers, 2" Rear Spacers, 1 & 1/4" poly-rubber rear spacer w/ hose clamps, Monroe Crown Vic interceptor rear shocks,1/4" bumpstop extenders, 1.5" strut Extenders, removal of sway bar and strut bar + plenty of cutting for 245/75/16 Goodyear MTRs

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Re: I got new tires
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2004, 03:48:40 AM »
My brother in law has the Wal Mart liberators on his 2wd ranger and cherokee. Seem to work well for him, but I hated the ranger in the winter with them on it...
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Re: I got new tires
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2004, 04:12:40 AM »
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btw--- why didn't you just get some 235/75/15?


Well I was hearing conflicting arguements on if they will fit or not so I decided on the 225-70's '

Also if I do anything to my tracker susp. wise it will be lowered not raised. I don't go off-road or climb rocks so I don't need to lift it.
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Re: I got new tires (normal size not big)
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2004, 11:07:10 AM »
Well they are installed and wow they look nice.  :D
They have very deep treads and look like they will last atleast 3yrs

Wish I had a digicam.  :'(

I got them installed blackwall out. Now I kinda wish I knew for sure that 235/75's would fit before I ordered the 225/70's because they would actually be cheaper cause they buy them in bulk. Oh Well.

Cost me $393 for 5 tires mounted and ballanced with new valve stems and old tire removal.



« Last Edit: November 15, 2004, 11:10:52 AM by 99trackerconv »
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Re: I got new tires (normal size not big)
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2004, 11:24:11 AM »
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Well they are installed and wow they look nice.  :D
They have very deep treads and look like they will last atleast 3yrs

Wish I had a digicam.  :'(

I got them installed blackwall out. Now I kinda wish I knew for sure that 235/75's would fit before I ordered the 225/70's because they would actually be cheaper cause they buy them in bulk. Oh Well.

Cost me $393 for 5 tires mounted and ballanced with new valve stems and old tire removal.


Any driving impressions yet?
Jerry
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Re: I got new tires (normal size not big)
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2004, 10:57:03 PM »
I was only able to drive them from the shop home.  But so far they feel alot better (a bit more softer feeling than the wore out Douglas X-tra Trac's I had on before.)
Also it feels like I need less effort to turn.(maybe cause they are a little wider?)

It kinda stinks that I'm not able to drive it most of today either cause we are taking our 4dr Cavalier and Wife, mom-in-law, nephew-in-a-carseat, and I to the wifes doctor appt. and christmas shopping. Not enough room for gifts and ppl in the Tracker.

Maybe later today I could drive by myself.
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