This may be THE tire deal!

Klaussinator · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:50 am Post subject: This may be THE tire deal!

I've been needing to replace my passenger tires (yes I read all the posts and stickys about the correct tires for my bus) but just didn't have the money to order a set of Hankooks or equal. We're geting ready to put some miles on this bus, so I had to do something to be able to drive with confidence and know my family is safe. After calling every tire shop in town, checking prices on new and some used, here's the deal . . .

The manager at one of our larger tire shops asked what they were for. When I explained, he said come on back - I might have something. He showed me a room full of "take-offs" (tires replaced before their time) and led me to several stacks of Goodyear Wrangler AT's. These were all take-offs from the local postal service vehicles (those new weird looking things) that were replaced by calendar date, not by need.

Here's the specs:
- Goodyear Wrangler AT , LT195/75R14, 6-ply, Load Range-C, rated up to 50 PSI

I was able to easily pick a full matching set with about 80% tread, beautiful condition, and there are still about 20+ tires left in his stack.

Now, here's the deal: $17.00 a piece Shocked

My total bill incl. mounting, computer bal., new stems, disposal, tax, etc. was $68.00 Dancing

Needless to say, I rode home a happy man. Can't beat the deal, and this thing rides like a new vehicle- no more wallowing around. These tires are smooth and quiet, but have some nice tread for offroad when we're following those 4-wheeler trails!

Just thought I'd share the love, and if anyone in south-central Virginia needs tires, I'll point you to the place. Heck, it may be worth asking around different parts of the country - I assume the Fed.Govt. does it pretty much the same everywhere.

- Klauss

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phip · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:13 pm Post subject:

thaaaaaat's wiiiiild!
pm sent.

OH! What is the DOT date code on the tires? The last segment in the line that begins DOT?

Caleb Melvin · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject:

That's what I was wondering, I need the date. If they took them off due to going past the calender date, they are probably over the 6 year expiration and unsafe. If not, good deal!
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phip · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject:

Since my tires are the wrong size AND over ten years old, AND I have scarce money, it might still be a good deal...

Klaussinator · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:46 pm Post subject:

I'll check the date code and let you know, but to look at all the more tread wear these tires have and the condition of the rubber, they can't be very old . . .
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nightfallofdiamonds · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: This may be THE tire deal!

Caleb Melvin · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:19 pm Post subject:

That is the problem, they look good and have good tread but the rubber is old and prone to failure. Watch this video for good info:
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897

I checked mine, 10 years old Shocked

Look at the code on the side to determine the age (it might be on the inside). If they are within reason age wise, put me down for a set!
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Randy in Maine · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject:

Too bad the weight load is only 1435 pounds. Crying or Very sad

PicklePickle · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject:

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enjoispammy8 · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

thats amazing!!! i need to look around now. you should buy some and sell them on here so when people from like say california need some because theyr tires are completely bad you can get them shipped or something here!
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PicklePickle · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:06 pm Post subject:

BTW, I just went out and the tires on my westy are from 06 and the tires on my bus are from 08. That video scared the bejesus out of me. After seeing it, I would really recommend everyone go out and decode the date of manufacture on all of your vehicle tires.
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phip · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:25 pm Post subject:

Treading dangerously close to the domain of the tire sticky...
I'm just hoping to hear the date of these postal castoff tires. I wonder what age the federal gov't mandates they be retired...

david_594 · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:57 pm Post subject:

Got you beat.... $15 a piece for 3 nearly new Michelin Agelis. 185r14. Date code was from 2004. Local junkyard had them. Smile

Couldn't complain.
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Randy in Maine · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject:

The number to meet or beat is 1540 pounds.

Chose wisely.

phip · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:17 pm Post subject:

If I could get a set of tires just slightly better than my PO-legacy P205/75R14 tires made early in 1998, and get them for under $100, I would be thrilled at the slightly improved chances of avoiding a horrible death. FWIW.

enjoispammy8 · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject:

Steelhead · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject:

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