For what it's worth, tirerack.com is a great, inexpensive source for tires and tire information. i.e. you can plug in the tire size you desire and it will give you a listing of all tires available in that size. Also, pics and descriptions available for all tires. I've had good luck with them, even returned some tires that I thought just sucked (sloppy handling) for full credit. And, no, I don't have stock in the company :-), just a good source I want to pass along. A local shop near me mounts and balances tires for $10 apiece Mark Frank LaHorgue wrote: > Greetings: > > I queried my local tire guys about what tires would be available for my 86GL > if I bought a set of he Eurospec 15"x 6.5" wheels. I had assumed there > would be a larger array of tires available for the bigger wider rims, but > the tire guys said NO. > > I would like to get a larger footprint with a more aggressive tread design > but with reinforced sidewalls. Do any of you tire experts know if such > tires exist that are a realistic alternative? > > Thanks -- Frank LaHorgue |
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