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Title: Need new tires for the double cab
Post by: CHEECH on February 23, 2009, 08:16:52 PM
1964 .. Are these 14" or 15"? Bus is sitting at Tarrah's Moms right now.. Need to call around for tires in the morning. What should we be asking for? Waiting for her Mom to call back with tire info from the sidewall.
Title: Re: Need new tires for the double cab
Post by: CHEECH on February 23, 2009, 09:09:39 PM
K.. here's what's on the tire.. they're 14s.

Hankook Radial 819
185R14 C
E2H526

What's our best replacement bet?
Title: Re: Need new tires for the double cab
Post by: vwboop on February 23, 2009, 10:08:42 PM
Michelin LTX 185 14's......they can be ordered through Costco in Langley
Title: Re: Need new tires for the double cab
Post by: piercedvw on February 23, 2009, 11:10:42 PM
Do you know the price of them there? Will get someplace to match. I don't have a costco card.. and unfortunatly need them tomorrow IF possible.

 Am I ok to go 195s?
Title: Re: Need new tires for the double cab
Post by: Bruce on February 24, 2009, 12:51:28 AM
Originally, a Type 2 used truck tires.  They have a higher load carrying capacity than car tires.  You might want to look into this.
Title: Re: Need new tires for the double cab
Post by: piercedvw on February 24, 2009, 07:18:29 AM
Bruce.. I believe the ltx are light duty truck tires (correct me if i'm wrong).?

I have the morning off work (start at noon), so have only a few hours to figure this out. Would REALLY like to return the rental car tonight if possible.

 Preferance is to buy a new set.. I drive it pretty much everyday. I want something that is safe.. handles good and worth the money.
 Langley / Port Kells is a must too.

Have the name of a few tire places.. just need to figure which tire is my best bet and hope I don't get raped on the price.

Midway, Tireland, Kal Tire, Big O.. and there's always Camodia Tire.
Title: Re: Need new tires for the double cab
Post by: vwboop on February 24, 2009, 07:25:13 AM
The LTX are light truck tires. We have a costco card but they will need to be ordered in to Costco. What about running some different wheels tires for a few days. You can come by and grab our old Thing rims for now. They have light truck tires mounted on them (a couple are getting down but it will be worth it to wait for the LTX).

CALL : )
Title: Re: Need new tires for the double cab
Post by: piercedvw on February 24, 2009, 07:36:41 AM
Hey Chris.. Yes.. Will probably do that.
 I've called 2 places so far. apparently they MAY not make that tire in a 14 anymore.. he's going to call me back in a bit.
Title: Re: Need new tires for the double cab
Post by: steveo_32 on February 24, 2009, 09:04:29 PM
Yo dude you need to ROLL ON 22"s Come on over and I can cut your arch's for FREE!!!!

 O0 Its all about the love.
Title: Re: Need new tires for the double cab
Post by: piercedvw on February 24, 2009, 09:16:08 PM
Quote from: steveo_32 on February 24, 2009, 09:04:29 PM
Yo dude you need to ROLL ON 22"s Come on over and I can cut your arch's for FREE!!!!

 O0 Its all about the love.

I got guff for upping ONE size.. Though.. I HAVE to say I'd raise her before I'd lower her in a heartbeat.