What did you buy this week?

[CloverKnollFarms]

I've been using one of those for about 5 years. I power it with a jump box. Make sure you have extra stones. No complaints.

I did grab some extra stones. Thanks!

 

[MossRoad]

At least you mounted it in the correct orientation!

The other day I saw someone going down the road with the tip facing forwards!

Yep. I had to take it about 3 miles to their main office to pay for it. I was just happy I could get it on the roof by myself since I had back surgery in January. No issues.

Took it to the main office, paid, had them shake it and wrap it and put it back on the roof for the 35 mile trip back home.

First time I ever had to cut one by myself. Our kids are grown and out on their own, and the wife had to take her mom to urgent care. So I at least had one of my kids on speaker phone while I was out there so she could share the fun!

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I bought a set of tires for my F350 at Tire Rack headquarters. They were installed there. Cheapest installation price around here.

Did you get reasonably fresh tires?

The last set I ordered (and I mean last, not just latest) included two that were already over 2 years old.

They were returned, and I have now switched to a competitor where I can get tires less than 6 months old. Well, the oldest in the replacement set was.

Also, the price was lower, so a win, win for me.

 

[scootr]

Did you get reasonably fresh tires?

The last set I ordered (and I mean last, not just latest) included two that were already over 2 years old.

They were returned, and I have now switched to a competitor where I can get tires less than 6 months old. Well, the oldest in the replacement set was.

Also, the price was lower, so a win, win for me.

Which competitor is that?

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Simple Tire. I am really impressed with their knowledge and service.

Bought about two to four sets per year from TR over many years, but after now being told by a representative that a tire is still new (and can be sold as such) up to four years after being made, I lost faith in them.

When I asked the rep if she would be comfortable taking her family up to 160 mph on my seven year old tires (bought there) she wouldn't answer. And that's after claiming that my tires would be just fine up to 10 years old.

It's extra odd when their parent company, Discount Tire, won't work on tires over 6 years old. That doesn't bother me since I do my own tire work, but since I never wear tires out - instead they age out - giving up 2-4 years of useable life would bother me a lot.

 

[t1kilo]

Simple Tire. I am really impressed with their knowledge and service.

Bought about two to four sets per year from TR over many years, but after now being told by a representative that a tire is still new (and can be sold as such) up to four years after being made, I lost faith in them.

When I asked the rep if she would be comfortable taking her family up to 160 mph on my seven year old tires (bought there) she wouldn't answer. And that's after claiming that my tires would be just fine up to 10 years old.

It's extra odd when their parent company, Discount Tire, won't work on tires over 6 years old. That doesn't bother me since I do my own tire work, but since I never wear tires out - instead they age out - giving up 2-4 years of useable life would bother me a lot.

I bought tires from Tire Rack once. I don't know how old they were at the time of purchase, and I can't say that I had any problems, but this conversation would definitely have weight on whether or not I would purchase from them again. The last several sets of tires that I've purchased have either come from local dealers or Sam's. Now that I'm retired, aging out could be a factor. Before now, not so much.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

The last several sets of tires that I've purchased have either come from local dealers or Sam's. Now that I'm retired, aging out could be a factor. Before now, not so much.

Unfortunately there's no guarantee that the tires are fresh almost regardless of where they're bought.

The advantage with getting them from a store is that you can check the date code right then and there, maybe even get an employee to round up the newest ones for you. Similar to what Simple Tire did for me.

TR suggested that I go to local stores and ask around, which would mean a 75-100 mile drive, one way. Since it would only be an extra 200 miles (each way, but worth it to me) to go to their nearest warehouse I asked if I could go find the best ones myself. Not surprisingly, the answer was "Absolutely not".

 

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Well ... bought mid-November, but it finally got delivered yesterday.

 

[Topzide]

X2 on Simpletire.com! Bought tires for a compact tractor and a 3500 drw. Good price and were of current dates!

 

[grsthegreat]

Simple Tire. I am really impressed with their knowledge and service.

Bought about two to four sets per year from TR over many years, but after now being told by a representative that a tire is still new (and can be sold as such) up to four years after being made, I lost faith in them.

When I asked the rep if she would be comfortable taking her family up to 160 mph on my seven year old tires (bought there) she wouldn't answer. And that's after claiming that my tires would be just fine up to 10 years old.

It's extra odd when their parent company, Discount Tire, won't work on tires over 6 years old. That doesn't bother me since I do my own tire work, but since I never wear tires out - instead they age out - giving up 2-4 years of useable life would bother me a lot.

Where do you drive that allows 160 MPH

 

[Eagle1]

Legal for a price.....

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Where do you drive that allows 160 MPH

Who said it's allowed? The important part is that there's nobody around to disallow it.

I'd think a lot less about tire age if all I did was put around at 35 mph. And if there was cell service in more places...in case plugs or a spare won't fix the problem.

Unless you meant allows as in road sections straight enough to do it on. Those are quite rare around here.

 

[IXLR8]

Where do you drive that allows 160 MPH

In the words of Bill Cosby..... "any side street"

 

[MossRoad]

I bought tires from Tire Rack once. I don't know how old they were at the time of purchase, and I can't say that I had any problems, but this conversation would definitely have weight on whether or not I would purchase from them again. The last several sets of tires that I've purchased have either come from local dealers or Sam's. Now that I'm retired, aging out could be a factor. Before now, not so much.

The Tire Rack started here in South Bend. My wife and I went to school with their children. Their family owns/owned several service stations, U-store places, and started the tire rack back in the early 80's. They do a lot of philanthropic work.

I've purchased tires from them off and on for close to 40 years. Just bought a set several months ago. Their warehouse here in South Bend does installations; it's the only one of their locations that does. I've never had any problems with any tires purchased there. A few years ago they sold it to Discount. As far as I can tell, all the same people work there. For that matter, a good friend of ours currently works there. Another friend started there and now manages one of their stores out west.

They have a track out front, do a lot of tire testing, and hold events for car clubs, autocross, police training, etc... they can turn the water on the track for wet surface...

I'd buy from them again.

 

[masseyrider]

I discovered a Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am almost identical to the one I wrecked as a kid.
Only option missing is the factory CB.
It has under 10,000 miles and hasn't seen sunlight in over 25 years.
Body and mechanicals are all original and matching. Tires are dry rotted. I'm assuming houses and other rubber seals etc to.
There's another guy bidding but I'm pretty sure I can top him.
Christmas a bit early?

F it. I got tired of $100 dollar increases and waiting for the next call.
I jumped it from $18...K to $30K.
Perfect original body. Mechanicals were all good when parked by the ladies husband who was partially paralyzed by a stroke way back.
I think it's well worth it even if it needs some refreshing.
Plenty of oem and after market parts available.
The paint needs a good buffing. Even the screaming chicken looks good.
I can pretend to be 17-18 again.
I pick it up Monday.

 

[Eagle1]

F it. I got tired of $100 dollar increases and waiting for the next call.
I jumped it from $18...K to $30K.
Perfect original body. Mechanicals were all good when parked by the ladies husband who was partially paralyzed by a stroke way back.
I think it's well worth it even if it needs some refreshing.
Plenty of oem and after market parts available.
The paint needs a good buffing. Even the screaming chicken looks good.
I can pretend to be 17-18 again.
I pick it up Monday.

I beginning to think you are the Happy Hippie from up that way..... or someone like him.

 

[dodge man]

Post up some pictures of the T/A when you get a chance.

 

[Eagle1]

Post up some pictures of the T/A when you get a chance.

Better not I got some pretty vivid memories of things in and on that car. Hope I never talk in my sleep

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

F it. I got tired of $100 dollar increases and waiting for the next call.
I jumped it from $18...K to $30K.
Perfect original body. Mechanicals were all good when parked by the ladies husband who was partially paralyzed by a stroke way back.
I think it's well worth it even if it needs some refreshing.
Plenty of oem and after market parts available.
The paint needs a good buffing. Even the screaming chicken looks good.
I can pretend to be 17-18 again.
I pick it up Monday.

Bid $33,568.32...some weird number like that.
That's how I won the bid on a car I wanted last year.

 

[masseyrider]

Better not I got some pretty vivid memories of things in and on that car. Hope I never talk in my sleep

... girl friend standing up through the T-bar topless waving to people up at Wasaga Beach.
She was an exhibitionist and I have pictures of her posing 96% nude (just a bit of the slip and slide hidden) on my original TAs hood, bent over the hood and even lying on the roof.