where to buy tires, online or store?

sweet trav · 10-12-2009, 04:42 PM

I am looking for 33/10.50/15 bfg km2's and I found some on onlinetires.com for $135 a piece but they don't have them anymore so now I'm trying to find another dealer either online or a store that has low pricing. I'm not resigned to just bfg km2's but just something with an agressive tread in that size. Thanks for any info!

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camo31"10.50" · 10-12-2009, 04:47 PM

not many choices in that size..might have to bump up the width a little..

between buyin online..and in store..you will likely only save a few dollars per tire if you buy online.

tires may be $30/tire cheaper online than in store but you can't forget about shipping..that is where they get you...

might check out pep boys..(they dont have 33x10.50's..but they are cheap) they usually do a buy 3 get one free..or free shipping..4wheelparts.com does the same thing alot also..

nc994run · 10-12-2009, 05:56 PM

I would try Discount tire, they have good prices and you have the option to get a nice warranty on them

BigBluePile · 10-12-2009, 06:02 PM

National Tire and Wheel (http://www.ntwonline.com/)

sweet trav · 10-12-2009, 06:58 PM

thanks bigbluepile, that link helped.

akaphilly · 10-12-2009, 07:20 PM

free and fast shipping discount tire!!!

BoostinChick · 10-12-2009, 07:41 PM

treadwright.com

Bought 4 tires off of there and have gone a consistant 80MPH since the 4runner is my DD. No issues and can't beat the price.

phildelfino · 10-12-2009, 07:49 PM

I have been looking also. 33x10.50x15 is a hard size to find. 33x12.50x15 is alot easier to find as everybody seems to make these. onlinestore was the best deal I found but shipping is a consideration. I am lucky in that tirerack is online but the warehouse is driving distance, about 40 minutes round trip.
procomp tires are a good deal when they are buy 3 get 4th free, but I don't have any experience with them.
I have always liked BFG for my street tires and am kinda new to off road tire buying.
check les schwab also, if they are in your area.

camo31"10.50" · 10-12-2009, 07:50 PM

the girl has a point..i forgot about treadwright...LOL..

of course it was gonna cost over $100 to ship my 31's to my dad's business..LOL..which isnt bad..but kinda offset the low price per tire.. especially when i could get a set of used (only 2000 miles though) 31" xterrains for $350..lmao

pennywize · 10-12-2009, 07:51 PM

i live in a small town and always support the local tire shop. i might pay a bit more up front but it always works out in the end. free rotations whenever i want, and free patching if i get a flat. and a couple months ago i got a cut in my sidewall, went to the tire shop, they prorated it, and i got a new tire for 40 bucks. never had to pay shipping or wait for a replacement. if i would have bought online, i would have to pay shipping, then pay for mount and balance, then tire gets a hole, then pay for dismount and ship the old tire back, then wait for a new tire then pay for mount and balance again...

Rozzi · 10-12-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennywize

i live in a small town and always support the local tire shop. i might pay a bit more up front but it always works out in the end. free rotations whenever i want, and free patching if i get a flat. and a couple months ago i got a cut in my sidewall, went to the tire shop, they prorated it, and i got a new tire for 40 bucks. never had to pay shipping or wait for a replacement. if i would have bought online, i would have to pay shipping, then pay for mount and balance, then tire gets a hole, then pay for dismount and ship the old tire back, then wait for a new tire then pay for mount and balance again...

I try to do the same. I do my best to support our local tire company since I live in a small community. They go out of their way to help me out.

sweet trav · 10-13-2009, 10:10 AM

actually, I called discount when i found that price on onlinetires.com and they said they'd match it so i wouldn't have to pay for shipping.

jsn_stockard · 10-13-2009, 11:09 AM

treadwright.com calls their 33's off road use only, so warranty will not cover anything on these.

I pulled this from their site

"WARRANTY: Limited Warranty is effective with proof of purchase, to the original purchaser and is nontransferable.
Limited Warranty is effective for two years or 24,000 miles covering workmanship and materials
of the retreading process only. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, expire. Size 33x12.50R15,
33x12.50R16.5, 33x12.50R17, and 305/70R16 tires are sold for off-road use ONLY and are not covered by this
limited warranty. This limited warranty does not cover damage to vehicles due to causes other than failure in or
of the retreading process. Replacement will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions described
under “How Replacement Charges Are Calculated”."

10-12-2009, 04:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,088	not many choices in that size..might have to bump up the width a little.. between buyin online..and in store..you will likely only save a few dollars per tire if you buy online. tires may be $30/tire cheaper online than in store but you can't forget about shipping..that is where they get you... might check out pep boys..(they dont have 33x10.50's..but they are cheap) they usually do a buy 3 get one free..or free shipping..4wheelparts.com does the same thing alot also.. __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

10-12-2009, 05:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
nc994run Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: blacksburg,va for school chapel hill, nc for home Posts: 992	I would try Discount tire, they have good prices and you have the option to get a nice warranty on them __________________ Rob 1999 4Runner Limited 4x4, retrofitted e-locker/ ARB front locker with 4.88 Precision Gears, Tundra/LC lift, 2" 4Crawler BL, Nitto Mud Grappler 35's on 16x8, Marlin sliders, TJM T-15, Warn M8000 w/ synthetic line, Mad Mike's custom rear Bumper, deckplate and ISR mods, Vortex Muffler, custom made tube doors pictures here I support Banned Neliconcept

10-12-2009, 06:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
sweet trav Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: O-SIDE Posts: 140	thanks bigbluepile, that link helped. __________________ DON'T TELL ME TO USE THE SEARCH TOOL! '96 4runner-2.7L-headers-intake-exhaust-5spd-33"ss tsl's-4.10's-custom sliders-custom rear bumper-a lot more left to do... Sola Scriptura Sola Fide Sola Gratia Solus Christus Soli Deo gloria If you need fab work email: streetacos@hotmail.com

10-12-2009, 07:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
akaphilly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 284	free and fast shipping discount tire!!! __________________ http://cardomain.com/ride/2526416 84 p/u, 94 22re, header, RUF's f150 rears, all-pro triple x member, duals, e-locker, lsd front 35mtr 96 limited 4runner, trd s/c exhaust trans cooler, toytec coilovers, fj80 rears, budbuild front skid 285/75 procomp mt

10-12-2009, 07:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
BoostinChick Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Abington, PA Posts: 704	treadwright.com Bought 4 tires off of there and have gone a consistant 80MPH since the 4runner is my DD. No issues and can't beat the price. __________________ 1994 4Runner SR5 3VZE (Auto) \|DynoMax Cat-Back\|-\|EGR Block Off\|-\|31x10.5R15 Treadwright A/Ts\|-\|Infinity Reference and Kicker Components\|-\|OME Steering Stabilizer\|-\|Aisin Manual Hubs\|

10-12-2009, 07:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
phildelfino Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 554	I have been looking also. 33x10.50x15 is a hard size to find. 33x12.50x15 is alot easier to find as everybody seems to make these. onlinestore was the best deal I found but shipping is a consideration. I am lucky in that tirerack is online but the warehouse is driving distance, about 40 minutes round trip. procomp tires are a good deal when they are buy 3 get 4th free, but I don't have any experience with them. I have always liked BFG for my street tires and am kinda new to off road tire buying. check les schwab also, if they are in your area. __________________ 1988 4 Runner w/225,XXX miles, 3.slow V6. A/T. 4.10s?-(G292 code) and power everything else that still works, except someone broke off my electric antenna. 1.25" BL. Used Marlin Crawler Rear Bumper, 33 x 12.50 x 15 on Steel Chromies w 3.5" BS. Has new shocks, leafs. Soon; Trail Gear Sliders, ZUK brackets & coils, rear shock brackets & flip kit, Wish List; Rear lockrite, 529's, sliders (got them for $100.oo, new in box), 5 speed swap http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3171939

10-12-2009, 07:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,088	the girl has a point..i forgot about treadwright...LOL.. of course it was gonna cost over $100 to ship my 31's to my dad's business..LOL..which isnt bad..but kinda offset the low price per tire.. especially when i could get a set of used (only 2000 miles though) 31" xterrains for $350..lmao __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

10-12-2009, 07:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
pennywize Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humboldt County, CA Posts: 285	i live in a small town and always support the local tire shop. i might pay a bit more up front but it always works out in the end. free rotations whenever i want, and free patching if i get a flat. and a couple months ago i got a cut in my sidewall, went to the tire shop, they prorated it, and i got a new tire for 40 bucks. never had to pay shipping or wait for a replacement. if i would have bought online, i would have to pay shipping, then pay for mount and balance, then tire gets a hole, then pay for dismount and ship the old tire back, then wait for a new tire then pay for mount and balance again...

10-13-2009, 10:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
sweet trav Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: O-SIDE Posts: 140	actually, I called discount when i found that price on onlinetires.com and they said they'd match it so i wouldn't have to pay for shipping. __________________ DON'T TELL ME TO USE THE SEARCH TOOL! '96 4runner-2.7L-headers-intake-exhaust-5spd-33"ss tsl's-4.10's-custom sliders-custom rear bumper-a lot more left to do... Sola Scriptura Sola Fide Sola Gratia Solus Christus Soli Deo gloria If you need fab work email: streetacos@hotmail.com

10-13-2009, 11:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
jsn_stockard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville Texas Posts: 558	treadwright.com calls their 33's off road use only, so warranty will not cover anything on these. I pulled this from their site "WARRANTY: Limited Warranty is effective with proof of purchase, to the original purchaser and is nontransferable. Limited Warranty is effective for two years or 24,000 miles covering workmanship and materials of the retreading process only. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, expire. Size 33x12.50R15, 33x12.50R16.5, 33x12.50R17, and 305/70R16 tires are sold for off-road use ONLY and are not covered by this limited warranty. This limited warranty does not cover damage to vehicles due to causes other than failure in or of the retreading process. Replacement will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions described under “How Replacement Charges Are Calculated”." __________________ www.stockardmaintenancesolution.com Leave the trail a cleaner place than it was before you got there

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