Tires On a Budget

Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Tires On a Budget

Ok I just can't bring myself to pay $812 for a set of 285/70/17 BF Goodrich AT/KO's .....

My budget is $600, am I kidding myself that I should be able to get decent tires for this price?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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You get what you pay for!!!!! Justify paying for a tire what it is going to be used for (just my opinion) That's a pretty decent price for those BFG's, maybe look into some Cooper's. Justi
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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check out the local dealers and see if anyone has discontinued/clearanced out tires. BFGs aren't cheap I doubt you'll find them for 150 each unless you're looking for used ones
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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On a 30 to 40k truck, why skimp on tires? My 315's ran about a grand over 2 yrs. ago and are only about 1/3 worn at the most. Just my 2 cent's and I know money is tight but those tires are worth it.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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You'll more than likely get 60k miles out of them...Thats a pretty good pay off if you ask me.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Try craigslist.com. check every few days
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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My 285/75/16 BFG TA KO's where right under a grand with the warranty. A great tire, if you have a $600 wait till you get the money and gey the BFG's.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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What about these? My dad has them on his OEm 18's and he loves them. price is right as well. he got them for $700 mounted and balanced

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Set-O...spagenameZWDVW
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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What about these? My dad has them on his OEm 18's and he loves them. price is right as well. he got them for $700 mounted and balanced

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Set-O...spagenameZWDVW
its a great tire! but its a MT and OP originally stated an AT. But its a good tire could possibly get 40k maybe alittle more. im hoping i get 60-80k on my BFG's
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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OK I'm riding 'skins' till I get the check!

Thanks for all the advice. As I was reading the replies, it occurred to me that soon I will be receiving a check from Uncle George....I went to the IRS web site and figured I'll be getting 'bout $1200!!!

I'm seeing the TA/KO's at the end of the tunnel!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by nu-supercrew
Thanks for all the advice. As I was reading the replies, it occurred to me that soon I will be receiving a check from Uncle George....I went to the IRS web site and figured I'll be getting 'bout $1200!!!

I'm seeing the TA/KO's at the end of the tunnel!
yep that is the truth. getting mine back at the begining of May. You wont be dissapointed in the BFG's at all.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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I just pick up a set of nittos 295/70/17 Terra Grapplers from discount tire for $685. My last set ran 45000, and were still decent when I traded in my last truck.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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i just ordered a set of mastercraft courser awt (made by cooper) from my mechanic im looking at 570 out the door
 
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