Yet another tires question
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Yet another tires question
I need four new tires!
Would like to get high end brand with white letters on the side. Problem is the only new tire I found matching my current front size (P265/50R15) is the Hankook Ventus 101. Nothing against Hankook in particular, they even have good prices...but no white letters on the side and this is a deal breker for me.
Guess my question is- if I were to change the size, counting the fact I have 10x15 (or is it 15x10?) rim up front, what sizes should I consider?
FYI, since I need four tires and running P295/50R15 on the back, would like a brand that can deliver both (or alternative rear size as well).
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Would like to get high end brand with white letters on the side. Problem is the only new tire I found matching my current front size (P265/50R15) is the Hankook Ventus 101. Nothing against Hankook in particular, they even have good prices...but no white letters on the side and this is a deal breker for me.
Guess my question is- if I were to change the size, counting the fact I have 10x15 (or is it 15x10?) rim up front, what sizes should I consider?
FYI, since I need four tires and running P295/50R15 on the back, would like a brand that can deliver both (or alternative rear size as well).
Thanks
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I have the hankook 265/50/15 on my 72. They were the only ones I could get. Mine have white letters on one side and black on the other. I was not to happy that hankook was all I could fined but after having them I'm very please I only have ill over 1000 miles on them mine are on all four. And white letters out
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I have the hankook 265/50/15 on my 72. They were the only ones I could get. Mine have white letters on one side and black on the other. I was not to happy that hankook was all I could fined but after having them I'm very please I only have ill over 1000 miles on them mine are on all four. And white letters out
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Our 81 has those on too. Other than cooper tires......it's about all thats avalible in a 50. Good news though......they stick really well. A bit soft side wall however. Letters out side as well..........................
ps.......I paid $136 installed ea. How about yours?
ps.......I paid $136 installed ea. How about yours?
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my_z Ill try and get a pictures posted up tonight when I get home.
Bryan I think you got a better deal than I did. I cant remember but I'm pretty sure they were not that cheap. I live pretty rural so I may have paid a little bit more. I'm thinking I paid about $750. including tax, tire disposal fee and all those other state and federal extortion fees but your right they do stick well. I loved the way they handled on the narrow twisty roads.
Bryan I think you got a better deal than I did. I cant remember but I'm pretty sure they were not that cheap. I live pretty rural so I may have paid a little bit more. I'm thinking I paid about $750. including tax, tire disposal fee and all those other state and federal extortion fees but your right they do stick well. I loved the way they handled on the narrow twisty roads.
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here are a couple of pictures. they are not very good, but it will give you and idea of what they look like. I cant move it outside for a better picture. If you want more pictures let me know Ill work on it Saturday.
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Thanks DC, looks good!
I've just ordered mine online @ Walmart.com for $250 per pair (with tax and BS "CA Environmental Tax"). Shipping is free to Walmart tire center and I believe installation as well, not sure though. Rear came out to be $320.
I've just ordered mine online @ Walmart.com for $250 per pair (with tax and BS "CA Environmental Tax"). Shipping is free to Walmart tire center and I believe installation as well, not sure though. Rear came out to be $320.
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I think you will like them, make sure you post pics here so we can see. right now I have my side pipes off and my battery out changing the ground, but the dang bolt is froze up and its not like you can just crawl under there. I hope this weekend Ill have it back together then ill get more pics up. unless the kids have my Saturday filled up that always seems to make the vette take a back burner
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