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porsche tech 03-19-2024 12:06 PM
I used to have the dealership parts guy order my tires from Tire Rack (at cost) and stay late after work to mount and balance them. After retirement, the first time in 40+ years I had to pay retail prices for tires and pay someone to install them gave me heart palpitations. $$$

oldE 03-19-2024 12:06 PM
When the 40 year old tires on my BIL's farm wagon were cracking, I took the wheels to my guy who swapped them out for a set of used truck tires. $50.
I did not want to have a flat coming up out of the hay field.

Best
Les

Zeke 03-19-2024 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MBAtarga (Post 12215847)
I know a guy that posts pictures of all sorts of stuff he picks up from the curb for free!


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I see what you did there. Maybe over other's heads? :D

masraum 03-19-2024 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MBAtarga (Post 12215847)
I know a guy that posts pictures of all sorts of stuff he picks up from the curb for free!


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LOL!

I think I know a guy too, but I don't think he's ever scored any good tires.

masraum 03-19-2024 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by stevej37 (Post 12215967)
^^^ When you do spring yard cleanup, make a fire at night and toss them on. :D

Hardly any smoke, smells good, and great for the environment!

stevej37 03-19-2024 01:05 PM
^^^ and avoid this next weekend....full moon.:)

KFC911 03-19-2024 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by masraum (Post 12216001)
LOL!

I think I know a guy too, but I don't think he's ever scored any good tires.
Mebbe good tires .... but certainly not great tires :)

herr_oberst 03-19-2024 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KC911 (Post 12216020)
Mebbe good tires .... but certainly not great tires :)
Maybe "Bob" got his Ferrari tires used off of craigslist!

Zeke 03-19-2024 01:54 PM
I try to find "take offs" at tire shops near car dealerships. I have bought high rubber used tires from used tire dealers on the net. When your model Pirelli is out of production and you damage one, that is the only recourse.

JackDidley 03-19-2024 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Baz (Post 12215910)
Mine still have some miles left but it's been a while since I bought them so am considering doing something maybe later in the year when my financial status recovers from all the recent motorcycle purchases made.

For my '02 Silverado 1500, I'm using the same size on all 4's.

245/75-16's look like they're running around $150-175 ea. for decent quality.

I remember paying my local tire guy an even $600 in cash for the whole tamale. So it's gone up but for me doesn't look that bad.


$600 would be a great deal. I am using Coker nostalgia tires on the back of my truck. It has room for big fat tires and it would look odd with anything else. They have 35000 miles on them with maybe 5k left in them. Really did not expect to get 10k out of them so I cant complain. They still look pretty good but they get dangerous in the rain.:eek:

porsche930dude 03-19-2024 02:26 PM
Theres a guy at my local flea market that sells nothing but used tires. I think he is the same guy that goes around and hauls tires away for shops and he just keeps the good ones. Lots of places will put on used tires because there are people who switch out snow tires twice a year

Rusty Heap 03-19-2024 07:32 PM
Pricing new tires is like watching the Petroleum Oil Barrel price fluctuate. Neighbor just had a new roof put on.........another petroleum priced product and was shocking what he paid

Rusty Heap 03-19-2024 07:40 PM
Pricing new tires is like watching the Petroleum Oil Barrel price fluctuate. Neighbor just had a new roof put on.........another petroleum priced product and was shocking what he paid

WPOZZZ 03-19-2024 08:21 PM
Free tires? They may need them, or it may be flipped.

Now, I got a set of new 20" Goodyears for my Alfa from Sam's club. About $700 all in. You just have to catch then when they have a special.

john70t 03-19-2024 08:24 PM
Just as a warning and observation:
Both sides of 2WD should be changed as a pair or differential damage could occur.

With 4WD, the possible damage is even more. Add in more components.

You will not be saving a buck there...unless you keep it under 25mph.
No daily highway.

KFC911 03-20-2024 04:28 AM
Free maypops .... come get 'em while they last!

Or best offer :D

porsche930dude 03-21-2024 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Rusty Heap (Post 12216237)
Pricing new tires is like watching the Petroleum Oil Barrel price fluctuate. Neighbor just had a new roof put on.........another petroleum priced product and was shocking what he paid
Its not the shingles price that went up. Its the installation fee. I did half my roof about 6 years ago they were 35$ a bundle now they are $40. The problem is my a$$ is 6 years older


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