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Re: Gen II tires and tire shops [Re: jmdt] #1015246 12/17/10 04:30 AM
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Thanks for the info! I would love to get a set of BFG's but I can't justify the expense right now. I've driven the monty under 5000 miles per year for the past 3 or 4 years, so a 40,000 mile tire would still give me 8 years or so of life. I think I'll probably go with one of the mid-priced brands, especially if I can find a buy 3 get 1 free deal. If they rub a little in the front at full articulation then I'll avoid full articulation for a while - at least until it's warm enough to crawl underneath and adjust the t-bars, since I have to wrench outside.
I had 33x10.5x15's BFG Muds on stock rims on my 1990 LS (now has 32x11.5x15's BFG AT's) Torsion bars moderately cranked- No issues with tire size. I also now have 1995 SR and it has 31x10.5x15's Dayton Timberline AT's- Don't know who makes them but appear to be nice AT tire. 33x10.5x15's make monteros look awesome- but are costly.


1990 Black Monty LS Over 300K' 1993 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4x4 46k (yes only 46K!)1989 Honda Transalp 600 Africa twin,
Re: Gen II tires and tire shops [Re: dadrab] #1015247 01/11/11 06:18 PM
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Of course now this IS the same place that claimed they couldn't find the right oil filter which which to perform an oil change too, so... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Take it for what it's worth.


my personal general rule is to not trust anything someone says there, my wife worked there and she knows what I'm talking about, cause they aren't hired for experience just hours one can work.


You can call me Fez
'95 SR 15x8 steel rims w/ 33x12.5 Duratracs, cranked torsion bars, "Baja" lights
'09 Nissan Sentra SR
Re: Gen II tires and tire shops [Re: jmdt] #1015248 01/11/11 06:52 PM
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socal1200r Offline
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I've gotten the 3 plus 1 free at Pep Boys, for their brand AT tire (Definity?) in a 30x9.50-15 that I ran on a '98 GMC Sonoma with a 2" body lift (youngest daughter now drives it). Also got the 3+1 deal from Firestone on their Destination AT, 31x10.50-15, for a Jeep Comanche truck I used to have. Both tires were a good deal at the time, MUCH less expensive than a BFG AT. I'm running Sumitomo ATs on my Monty (265/70 on 16x7 Tacoma steelies), and they don't stick out at all, give a good quiet ride, and perform well in the snow and slush. I was in Wally World last week, and couldn't believe how much tires have gone up in price. They carry a Goodyear Liberator AT that looks to be an awesome tire, but they want about $185 for a 31x10.50-15, plus mounting, balancing, valve stem, and tire disposal (add another $15).

If you have a Treadquarters / Merchant's Tire / Kramer Tire / Firestone / Pep Boys near you, I'd check 'em out for prices. 'Course you could also look on Craig's List, which is where I found my Tacoma steelies.



1989 Monty SWB, 2.6L w/MT, 15" alloys, 265/75 Dunlop Radial rovers, rear air shocks, Weber 32/36, SQ oil cooler, (SOLD Oct 2012)
Southeast VA, USA
Re: Gen II tires and tire shops [Re: jmdt] #1015249 01/16/11 12:42 PM
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MontyGrant Offline
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If you're still looking for tires, discounttiredirect has 31x10.50x15 Falkens for $109 each with free shipping. Even with a mount from somewhere else, you should get away for under $500.


-Grant
'98 Montero with 135k miles
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