Cheap Truck Tires?

[N80]

The tires on my F150 are getting worn out and its time to get new ones. You guys know I'm a cheap son-of-a-gun and I don't want to pay a bunch of money and I don't mind buying off-brand tires. I only put about 10k miles a year on this truck. I'm looking for mud type tires but an aggressive all-terrain might be okay.

Years ago I got a great deal on a set of tires and rims that were shipped right to my house. I think it was from 4 Wheel Parts Wholesale, but surfing the internet I can't find any deals like that anymore. If you have not bought tires lately you might be surprised at the prices. A set of Goodyear Wrangler MTs cost nearly $300 per tire!

So, if any of you guys know of any good, cheap off-brand tires or tire/wheel packages, let me know.

 

[DIRTROAD]

No such thing as "good and cheap". Just go ahead and prepare to spend several hundred dollars.

My brother just purchased a set of the new Goodyear mud grips for around $170 each. These are 10 ply 235/85-16.

 

[N80]

No such thing as "good and cheap".

Sure there is! Or....there was. And if there is I'll find it. I got the whole set that is on there now for about $350 and that was for 5 tires, mounted and balanced! No-name mud radials. They were used. A fellow bought them. Ran them for about 500 miles and decided they were to loud and traded them in. I've gotten a good 20k off of them, which is not great. But, they probably still have another 5-10k of tread on them but one got a big hole in it and another already has two plugs in it from nails. And I know that I won't find another deal like that but I'd like to get a set for under $800.

My brother just purchased a set of the new Goodyear mud grips for around $170 each. These are 10 ply 235/85-16.

Not bad. I think my problem is that I need a bigger tire on bigger rims. I'm looking at 285/???/17. When you get into the 17" the price jumps up. That's why I was considering getting a tire/wheel package with 16" rims. Most of those are still way over $1000.

 

[mjarrels]

George, Like you, I might put 1000 miles a year on my F150 (Farm use only). We have a tire dealer in town who sells some used tires. I paid 35 dollars including mounting and balance for each tire (good quality tires) with 50% tread remaining. Should last me another 8 years?

mark

 

[jwstewar]

I'm looking at 285/???/17. When you get into the 17" the price jumps up. That's why I was considering getting a tire/wheel package with 16" rims. Most of those are still way over $1000.

Can you install a 16" rim on your truck? I know some of the reasons the trucks makers increased the size of their wheels was because they increased the size of the brakes. I know most if not all of the newer GM trucks have to have at least 17" wheels.

 

[N80]

Yes, it can run 16s. The 16s are standard, the 17s were an option with the off-road package. I'm not sure there is any actual benefit of 17 over 16 except looks and I don't care about looks at this point. But, if I go to 16's the cost of the rims will be added to the total price, of course. It would have to be a really good deal for that to work out.

 

[tallyho8]

We have a metal scrap yard about 8 miles from my house where they buy scrap metal to sell overseas. Many people bring their old junk cars and trucks there to sell for scrap.

The scrap yard will not take wheels or gas tanks. They lift the car with a forklift while you remove the tires and gas tank and take them back with you.

Most people just drive down the road a block or two and then toss the wheels and tanks on the side of the road.

When I need a spare I just drive up the road and look for one with the same bolt pattern I have and do my part in cleaning up the environment.

 

[turbo36]

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[N80]

Thanks. I checked there. No mud terrain tries. The all terrain tires they have are pretty wimpy. Pep Boys has some sort of off-brand mud tire but I can't find prices on line. May have to swing by there tomorrow.

 

[Bird]

If you can find used ones, as you did before, they'd naturally be cheaper. I'm sure there has to be better deals, at least occasionally, out there, but I've never been able to beat Discount Tire deals for new tires.

 

[buckle97]

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Thanks. I checked there. No mud terrain tries.

Just an FYI to anyone interested, Tirerack does have mud terrain tires. In fact they have the Goodyear Wrangler MT's the original poster mentioned for $263 in the size he is looking for. I have bought several sets of tires from tirerack with no problems.

 

[Western]

I've always had good luck with the Goodyear all terrains. They are not aggressive mud tires but they work pretty good and have a smoother ride on the highway. I ran them on my 2 Z71's, did great on the farm and super in the Rockies while hunting.

I haven't priced them lately since now I have a Dually, but the price was always fair.

 

[nolefan]

I don't know if they are available in 17" but I have been very pleased with Dayton Timberline A/T tires(LT285/75/16). I paid about $140 per tire for the last set about 2 years ago. I got about 53,000 miles on the first set and currently have about 43,000 on the current set. Combination of city and highway driving as well as the occasional off road use. Good all around tire. I believe Dayton is owned by Bridgestone.

 

[Dmace]

I just put a set of 4 Definity Dakota A/T tires from Pep Boys on my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (245/70/17). They have a buy 3 get the 4th tire free sale going on and it made it well worth it. The tires have a 50K mile warranty and very aggressive tread design. I got the tires for $118.99 each plus mount and balance. I filled out the rebate form and sent it in with a copy of my receipt and 3 weeks later got a check in the mail for $118.99.

So far I have about 4,000 miles on the tires and really like them. They are quieter than my old BFG All-Terrains and seem to have a better grip in the mud and sand. Of course I had to try out the off-road ability! I have yet to try them in the snow but I bet they will be great.

 

[hilld]

I bought a set of BFG Mud Terrains for my F350 last year at Costco, the tires were $180 each, but Costco had a $60 coupon if you bought 4, that made them $165 each. Free rotation, road hazard, etc....

The $60 dollar coupons is offered at least 2 times/year.

Hope that helps.

D.

 

[woodchuckie]

You can do like I did and work 33 years for BFG/MICHELIN and now I get a 30% rebate on all the Uniroyal, Goodrich and Michelin tires I buy on top of the best deal I can find up to four a year. Current employees can get eight per year.

 

[jinman]

If you can find used ones, as you did before, they'd naturally be cheaper. I'm sure there has to be better deals, at least occasionally, out there, but I've never been able to beat Discount Tire deals for new tires.

Here's another vote for Discount Tire. I bought their Pathfinder brand of tires for my 3/4 ton pickup and I'm very happy. I don't know what they carry for mudgrips. Those are probably regionally stocked since sales are demand driven depending on how rural or urban you are. They are certainly worth checking with. I bought tires from Discount Tire with no mounting. I just paid a little less than $100 each for load range E tires. I brought them home and mounted them myself along with balancing them on my bubble balancer. I've had good service from them on my farm truck. I kept the old tires for trailer tires since they are load range E. As such, I didn't even have to pay a tire disposal fee.

 

[hilld]

A quick update to an earlier post, I just received in the mail, the new coupon book for Costco, and wouldn't you know it, they have the coupon for a set of 4 tires in it, but it has gone up to $70 for any 4 Michelin or BFG's.

If you didn't get the coupon book, usually they have a few extras in the stores.

D.

 

[thatguy]

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Check the Kumho tires.. We have had excellent luck with them..

I have them on my dodge/cummins (10 ply) and they will last 40k (which is what the OEM bridgestones lasted) and the Kumhos were $70/tire cheaper..

brian

 

[archerm3]

Thanks. I checked there. No mud terrain tries. The all terrain tires they have are pretty wimpy. Pep Boys has some sort of off-brand mud tire but I can't find prices on line. May have to swing by there tomorrow.

Your kidding right? Tirerack has lot's of stuff. Try searching in a different fashion.

I don't know your tire size.

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