Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech General discussion of wheels and tires for the Ford Ranger.

Where to buy tires?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 01-18-2010
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Where to buy tires?

I'm getting a set of BFG A/Ts, whats the best site to buy tires from? Preferably free shipping..
 
  #2  
Old 01-18-2010
joshtank's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Winston GA
Posts: 1,240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
google?
 
  #3  
Old 01-18-2010
Melt's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 3,392
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
no mudders? I used to know a guy with the same vintage truck as you and he had bfg mt on it and it was sweet ... no lift stock size
 
  #4  
Old 01-18-2010
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
no need for mud tires, my **** street tires got me though some sloppy **** on the ranch road this weekend. thats all I need.. the ATs will do better on wet roads anyways. Not to mention the BFG a/ts are more expensive and the MT/Rs are a LOT more expensive.
 
  #5  
Old 01-18-2010
Ace's Avatar
Ace
Ace is offline
Member
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Central, Illinois
Posts: 3,450
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
tirerack or discount tire
 
  #6  
Old 01-18-2010
rangercrazy07's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 758
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
treadepot.com they have much cheaper prices and better shipping quotes
 
  #7  
Old 01-18-2010
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
I can get the tires though discount at the prices tire rack says.. one way i pay tax the other way i pay shipping haha, I'll check out tread depot.
 
  #8  
Old 01-18-2010
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
tread depot i get to pay shipping and tax.. screw that
 
  #9  
Old 01-18-2010
korey89's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: South, FL
Posts: 4,672
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Get terra grapplers, they look better and are better/cheaper than the BFGs. I like discounttire
 
  #10  
Old 01-18-2010
Tys 4x4 FTW's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 6,575
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
try onlinetires.com

they're prices seem to be pretty good and i've heard from more then one person that they have good customer service.

they're prices seem lower then a lot of other places. and they have a pretty good selection of truck tires. if i were buying new, i'd probably buy from them, or tirerack.
 
  #11  
Old 01-18-2010
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
I had them on the Ranger and they seemed like they wore pretty quickly.
 
  #12  
Old 01-18-2010
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by Tys 4x4 FTW
try onlinetires.com

they're prices seem to be pretty good and i've heard from more then one person that they have good customer service.

they're prices seem lower then a lot of other places. and they have a pretty good selection of truck tires. if i were buying new, i'd probably buy from them, or tirerack.
o0 online tires is 15-30 less than anyone else..

*crosses fingers for shipping*


745 shipped..

it'll be around 730? if i get them locally at discount, i need to go get a quote. fawkin tires are expensive.
 
  #13  
Old 01-18-2010
Tys 4x4 FTW's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 6,575
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
yeah probably depend on where you're at i would guess

when i ws lookin at new tires, they were cheaper shipped then anyplace in town. and i have a buddy who can mount my tires for free lol
 
  #14  
Old 01-19-2010
04blackedge's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 23,426
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Home - Discount Tire Direct is where I found the best price for my KM2s. Check their eBay store too
 
  #15  
Old 01-19-2010
nate_g_2003's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Deer Park, TX
Posts: 976
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Discount FTW...get Lee or his bro to hook you up haha
 
  #16  
Old 01-19-2010
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
With Lee helping out i can still find them online for the same price or cheaper.. But shipping is more than the tax will be.. I asked Lee to get me a quote with tax but he hasn't got back to me yet.
 
  #17  
Old 01-19-2010
bjohnson238's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Muncie, IN
Posts: 732
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I got an awesome deal for my tires, but that's because my teacher owns the tire shop lol. Got my Mastercraft Courser AT2's for $120 a piece plus tax.
 
  #18  
Old 01-19-2010
Melt's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 3,392
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
just remembered, have you considered general grabber at2s? Might save a lil coin
 
  #19  
Old 01-19-2010
Rolldogg's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 3,424
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
If you find anywhere that will ship tires for free, you be sure to let us know!!!!
 
  #20  
Old 01-19-2010
04blackedge's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 23,426
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
The discount tire direct ebay store does free shipping on certain tires. They did on my KM2s, they also had 5% off of them when I got them.

I don't know what size you want, but check here

http://stores.ebay.com/Discount-Tire...&submit=Search
 
  #21  
Old 01-19-2010
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
265/75-16

i'll look at the grabbers
 
  #22  
Old 01-19-2010
04blackedge's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 23,426
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Looking at $183 shipped per tire from them.
 
  #23  
Old 01-19-2010
99ranger4x4's Avatar
RF Veteran
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 12,198
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...-750+114s.html

those look quite a bit like the Michelin LTX's

and the Nittos are 120 a piece.. hmm


Oh yea, Maxxis Big Horns.. 129
 
  #24  
Old 01-19-2010
powerranger262's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Hartford, WI
Posts: 1,222
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Craigslist.
 
  #25  
Old 01-19-2010
Melt's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 3,392
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
Oh yea, Maxxis Big Horns.. 129
do ittttttttttttttt
 


Quick Reply: Where to buy tires?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:50 PM.