“rims and tires below $300 combined”
When I was growing up, Granpappy called those “maypops”.
I’d head to Discount Tire and ask them what your options are. I suspect it’s the rims that are making the tires expensive. I’d get a set of original rims from a junkyard. Do realize that you may have to have the speedometer recalibrated. Unless you need the lift kit, I’d suggest you discuss removing it as it may be placing extra stress on the suspension and may make the truck more inclined to tip over.
Go to an online tire store like Tire Rack, and enter in your vehicle...it will give you the OEM tire size...I’d lean towards that size.
unfortunately you may not even get out the door at $600...tires are not cheap on big trucks even for cheap ones :( price walmart, sams club and costco.
“To replace the 4 tires, I am looking at about $1,400 out the door.
-IF-
I can keep the cost of the replacement rims and tires below $300 combined ... I figure I would come out ahead.”
I’m confused. $1400 is REALLY high for 4 new tires. I mean, it happens. A set of BFGoodrich Allterrain T/A can do that.
$300 for tires AND wheels ? That is REALLY low for 4 new tires AND wheels.
What are you trying to accomplish here ?
I think you will find the best buy is at3 cooper
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I'm currently looking at replacement tires for a Toyota Tundra.
Best I've seen so far is about $970 on a completely stock truck, for a set of 70,000 mile tires.
I second Tire Rack, you can sort by all kinds of criteria and read reviews, etc before you make your choice.
Now they have a program where they ship your tires to a shop near you who does the installation, balancing, disposal of old tires, etc. You get the biggest selection and the local shop gets a slice without having to tie up money in inventory. Win-win.
In 8 lug wheels, not many are good enough quality for the 2500. If you actually plan on using it for 2500 stuff.
Like haulin’ and towin’ and stuff.
Factory GM wheels are your best quality bet in the 8 lug world. In the 6 lug world as well, but there are some flashy wheels in the 6 lug that are available.
I’m suspect of any 8 lug wheel that isn’t a factory wheel.
There is no substitute for Michelins.
Depending on the year of the truck, the standard rim would be 16 or 16.5/split rims.
If you continue to go custom, you’ll continue to pay the price AND the reduced performance.
Retreads? Is there a Bandag dealer near you? (Looks like 9 or 10 in Colorado) I don’t know if they do that size, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask.
Good evening.
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Besides being cheaper, stock size tires will give you better fuel economy. Sometimes significantly better. Also, there’s less wear and tear on the drive train. Maybe you can sell the fancy rims to pay for part of the cost new tires, or maybe if you put an ad on craigslist you can find someone who will trade your custom wheels for some stock ones with decent tread.
Try a scrap yard.
Look for wrecks with front end damage, and take the rear set.
Or, get the full size spare under the bed.
Years ago, the Chev Sprint had a full size spare, not a donut.
I negotiated up front on price, then picked out four tires and rims from Sprints with zero rear end damage.
Miles of trouble free use
I saved some $$ at tire rack. If you get wheels and tires I think they come mounted, save another $150 or so.
Whatever you decide to get, check out www.tirebuyer.com.
Tire Buyer is the retail front end for a national tire wholesaler.
In many areas they deliver by truck to the installer you select, same day no charge. Much cheaper than Discount Tire or Tirerack.
They sell rims too but I’d stick with stock if you want to save $$$.