Crapped. 2 tires have bubbles.

[TrikeKid]

Originally Posted by XyKo

No shops around have any 165/70/13 in stock! They are all special order one. Sears quoted me 175/70/13 Sumitomo HTR for $350, includes installation. While I can get the 165/70/13 from tirerack for $41 each. $200 shipped.

Or should I up the size to 175/70/13 and stick with those? There are more options and cheaper prices.

Might throw the speedometer off a tick, but it's only a slight difference in height, so it wouldn't be much.

[XyKo]

Yeah, I might just have to do the 175/70/13. Found Costco is selling the Michellin X Radial for $70/each with $80 off when buying 4.

$200 total and this weekend is no tax also.
Price includes:

Mounting, Balancing, Lifetime Services, Nitrogen Inflation, New Rubber Valve Stem, Environmental Tire Disposal, and the Costco Road Hazard Warranty (5 Years).

[Hacksaw]

If you are looking for mileage over handling, go with 155/80R13's they are practically indentical in height but narrower. My Metro comes stock with 155/80R13 tires and the previous owner put 175/70R13's on instead.

I just ordered these from Discount Tire and had them price match Tire Rack's price of $41.00 each:Kumho Solus KR21

Discount Tire has a $50.00 rebate if you use your Discount Tire Car Care Credit Card. With mounting, balancing, and free replacement certificates the total will be like $220.00 after rebate. Just an option...

Hacksaw.

[XyKo]

Sorry, but I need to switch these tires out before next week. School starts on the 25th, and I'm planning to drive back this Monday/Tuesday. Boston, MA to Buffalo, NY 460miles.

[XyKo]

Also, just found out that the 2 rear tires were made in March 1997! The two fronts are made in 2004, which is a relieve. Probably going to throw away the rears and try to keep the fronts as spares or sell on craigslist.

[swng]

Since this is the Ecomodder Forum, I would recommend taking this opportunity to instal some light weight low rolling resistance tires.

[Johnny Mullet]

If you are all about saving fuel then the 155/80R13 would be your best choice since they are skinny and have a low rolling resistance. Not only that, the traction will be better in the winter months. Just my 2 cents.

[XyKo]

Well, I'm having the Michelin X Radial 175/70/13 install tomorrow morning from Costco.

[Johnny Mullet]

Michelin makes a great car tire.

[whitevette]

Originally Posted by jesse.rizzo

Nope, I just found this out when my friend had to get two new tires, the shop put them on the rear.

It turns out that it is much easier to regain control if your front end slides out than if the rear end does. Also, in a panic situation, most people's instinct is to brake, which puts more weight and thus more traction on the front tires. So the new tires always go on the rear.

I just read your advice to put your crap tires on the front. This is where the steering is, right? How much trouble can you avoid with no steering control? Right! None!