New Tire Question
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New Tire Question
Recently was layed off and the C5 need tires. Any suggestions on what type to get. I would like to get something less expensive than the F-1's for the time being. Due to damage in my hands from a concussion grenade 6 month's ago, I can not change or mount the tires.
All thoughts are much appreciated.
Jack
All thoughts are much appreciated.
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It all depends if you want an EMT (extended mobility tire). If not, then I would look at the General Exclaim UHP, you should be able to get out the door mounted and road force balanced (very important, BTW) for under $1000. I know Tire Rack sells them, and they will give you a dealer to mount and balance the tires.
If you were in the Phoenix area, we charge $100 to mount and balance the tires - we use a Hunter GPS9700.
If you were in the Phoenix area, we charge $100 to mount and balance the tires - we use a Hunter GPS9700.
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It all depends if you want an EMT (extended mobility tire). If not, then I would look at the General Exclaim UHP, you should be able to get out the door mounted and road force balanced (very important, BTW) for under $1000. I know Tire Rack sells them, and they will give you a dealer to mount and balance the tires.
If you were in the Phoenix area, we charge $100 to mount and balance the tires - we use a Hunter GPS9700.
If you were in the Phoenix area, we charge $100 to mount and balance the tires - we use a Hunter GPS9700.
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Goodyear GS-D3s would be a very good choice.
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