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Offline jeannie

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Tire Choices
« on: April 29, 2008, 01:42:52 PM »
I just ordered a 2" lift kit from Masterkit1 in Quebec.  I am now considering tires and am wondering which ones are the most common?  I went to a tire shop and the tire guy recommended Dayton Timberline MT's...any thoughts on these or any other suggestions on an a relatively inexpensive mud tire would be appreciated.  I have gotten some great information so far from you guys, so thanks a lot.
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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2008, 05:37:05 PM »
If you are on a budget, don't be afraid to hit up the used tire shops or junk yards... I picked up a set of BFG at's for dirt cheap and since this is such a common tire, I can always find used ones for like 20-30 dollars!!!
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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2008, 05:50:07 PM »
Hey, you should post up a pic of your rig in readers rides or the gallery!!!
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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2008, 05:55:25 PM »
Thanks Jerry.  Are you not concerned about having 50% or less tread?  Most poeple up here drive their tires until they are bald.  Are you concerned about traction in the mud?
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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2008, 05:56:48 PM »
I will definitely post a pic as soon as it's done!  The lift kit will arrive the first of the week, tires right after rhtat, you should see a pic by Thursday!!!  WOOHOO
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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2008, 07:02:25 PM »
What is the lift? 2" spring, body, or spacers?
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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2008, 07:06:34 PM »
I'm considering retreads from www.treadwright.com  Most of the reviews I've seen are pretty good.  The prices are definitely good.  30" tires are $55/each and shipping is $20.
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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2008, 07:08:54 PM »
Quote from: jeannie on April 29, 2008, 05:55:25 PM
Thanks Jerry.  Are you not concerned about having 50% or less tread?  Most poeple up here drive their tires until they are bald.  Are you concerned about traction in the mud?

Yeah, I would not really consider anything less than half-life...
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Offline jeannie

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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2008, 07:37:33 PM »
Quote from: Element on April 29, 2008, 07:02:25 PM
What is the lift? 2" spring, body, or spacers?

My lift is a 2" spacer... is there a difference between a spacer and a spring lift?  Sorry if that's a dumb question!
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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2008, 07:38:31 PM »
Quote from: bmjwright on April 29, 2008, 07:06:34 PM
I'm considering retreads from www.treadwright.com  Most of the reviews I've seen are pretty good.  The prices are definitely good.  30" tires are $55/each and shipping is $20.

Good tip!  Thanks, I'll have a look.
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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2008, 07:57:14 PM »
Quote from: jeannie on April 29, 2008, 07:37:33 PM
Quote from: Element on April 29, 2008, 07:02:25 PM
What is the lift? 2" spring, body, or spacers?

My lift is a 2" spacer... is there a difference between a spacer and a spring lift?  Sorry if that's a dumb question!

Spacer goes on top of the spring, and you can get springs that are taller... That's what I was wondering...
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Offline jeannie

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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2008, 06:36:35 PM »
Quote from: bmjwright on April 29, 2008, 07:06:34 PM
I'm considering retreads from www.treadwright.com  Most of the reviews I've seen are pretty good.  The prices are definitely good.  30" tires are $55/each and shipping is $20.

OK...so I have been on their website and I have decided to order my tires from them.  Even shipping them to Canada, I am still saving almost $100 per tire.  I'm HAPPY!!!!!!  Thanks!!!!!!
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Offline bzzr2

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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2008, 11:01:08 AM »
try national 4wd located in burlington, i ordered my swampers from them and saved $60 a tire over local tire shops.
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Offline jeannie

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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2008, 05:13:09 PM »
I ordered 4 235/75/15's today from Treadwright.  Total cost including shipping, taxes, and duty..... $366.38 CDN.  They come with a 2 year / 24,000 mile warranty as well.  A far cry from the $658 (lowest price I have been quoted so far from around here).  F%&$&#$ eh !!!!!   I recommend anyone looking for tires to call this place.

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Offline bmjwright1

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Re: Tire Choices
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2008, 06:34:36 AM »
Quote from: jeannie on May 01, 2008, 05:13:09 PM
I ordered 4 235/75/15's today from Treadwright.  Total cost including shipping, taxes, and duty..... $366.38 CDN.  They come with a 2 year / 24,000 mile warranty as well.  A far cry from the $658 (lowest price I have been quoted so far from around here).  F%&$&#$ eh !!!!!   I recommend anyone looking for tires to call this place.

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great, glad that link helped...I plan on ordering a set of 30x9.5's pretty soon.
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