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so im a little tight on money right now. i have about $1,000 to buy these thing 1. 33x12.5x15 tires. 2.15x10 cragars. 3. BL 4. get tires mounted and balanced. any suggestions on 33's that wuld fit my price range?
 
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check out craigslist for scores.....i've gotten some realy really nice tires for 70% off new prices.....steelies are you only option for wheels.
 
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i went down the craigslist road and my dad wont let me buy tires if they dont have a warranty on them so basically i have to buy new
 
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warranties on tires are junk usually..

pretty much tires that come with "warrenties" most wont fit your price range..

you have like Mud kings(on back order for 33's tho), Dunlop mud rovers, Sport kings, Mastercrafts, Maxxis buck shots. there is more dont know them all
 
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yea that tire warranty is going to screw you on price.
 
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I have never had tires with warranties that I know of. If you get a nail/screw, pull it out and plug it.
 
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even warranties like replacing if punctured and stuff like that? and how are those buckshots? i drive on street only been offroad once.
 
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scratch the warranty thing then. so should i just buy tires and go somewhere else to get them mounted so i dont waste all the money with their instalation prices
 
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even warranties like replacing if punctured and stuff like that? and how are those buckshots? i drive on street only been offroad once.
no they just plug it for free. only way is if its a side puncture and alot of times they fight you on that too...
 
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OR.....do what I have done in the past.

Specifically bought tires that the local HUGE tire store chain carries....that way you still have the warranty that they offer when the tire was brand new. Example: Les Schwab carries Toyo A/Ts, so i got toyo at's just in case i had a nail or screw in one, they'd fix it.
 
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ya i have goodyear near me but they arent very big around here for some reason. they r rlly expensive tho
 
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goodyear is always an arm and leg for anything
 
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keep a lookout on craigslist.. i found a set of 33x1250 superswamper bias ply tires for 50 a set with 50% tread left
 
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Bias ply you plan on driving on the street ever? ya not good idea
 
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Anywhere near Cleveland?

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/pts/735040013.html

There ya go.....your wheels, your tires....950 obo.

Cooper is carried at americas tire/tire rack/discount tire stores.
 
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or...

under 1000 miles on new 33x12.50 BFG a/t's...for only $450! Add $200 for 15x8 steelies. Add $200 for the bodylift. BAM! Underbudget at $850!

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/pts/730287164.html
 
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ya theres a guy in near me with the set up im looking for. does anyone know if rock crawlers weigh more than cragars? http://dayton.craigslist.org/pts/786113466.html this sound like a good deal to u guys?
 
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steelie daytona style wheels are steelie daytona style wheels aka rock crawlers....virtually the exact same wheel = same weight.

Go for those man.
 
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alrite great. now all i have to do is convince my dad. this is the hardest part lol
 
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Do like i did when i was your age just brought them home and mounted them.. he wouldnt say **** at that point now he could careless what i do lol
 
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i got mine with 85% tread left on them for 400 bucks rims included haha i got one hell of a deal.


it was from a member on here fyi but yea check craigslist you might have to do some driving but it will be worth it.
 
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ya my dad just hates the idea of buying from some1 that might know something i dont about them. but i rlly like this deal alot. http://dayton.craigslist.org/pts/786113466.html. i hope i can push him down to 700 for the set
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
Bias ply you plan on driving on the street ever? ya not good idea
you can drive them on the streets. they dont nearly last as long as your 'wonderful bfg's' but for 50 bux why not?
 
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you can drive them on the streets. they dont nearly last as long as your 'wonderful bfg's' but for 50 bux why not?
wonderful bfg's? interesting never stated that before.. fyi this is my last bfg's...

also you ever run bias on the street they balance up oh so nice... enjoy the teeth chattering
 
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Shop around a lil. Today from a local tire shop I had a set of 305/70/16 (33x12.50x16) Micky Thompson MTZ's put on order. They will be here on wednesday and It will be $1,000 mounted/balanced.
 


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