Whitelightning

"IYM" <sunrisr@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:dlasar$93h@dispatch.concentric.net...
> Yeah really!! 20K? No manufacturer would put any tire that doesn't last
> more than 36K. They are covered by the bumper-to-bumper warranty
(excluding
> misuse or accidents, road hazards,etc.). At least that's the case with
> Chevy cars. Not sure if there is different coverage concerning trucks....
>
> Scott
>
I believe he said 18 inch wheels which probably meant low profile high
performance ie soft and sticky. Any one remember the IROC when it came out,
20k on the tires was absolutely out standing and meant a 65 year old scared
to death of the car was driving it. I remember parents coming in ballistic
over Junior having toasted the tires in only 12K, untill they read the
warranty or rather lack there of on the replacement tires. Then they would
want us to sell new rims for standard tires, which we refused to do. Go
look at Goodyear's web site at performance tires such as the Eagle RS-A for
the SSR, you'll find no tread warranty listed for them. Step into a set of
Yokahoma "ultra-high performance" and you find the same thing. Same with
Bridgestone high performance speed rated such as the Potenza S03 series, and
even the much lower rated Potenza RE010 only carry the "standard warranty"
ie that it wont come apart, but no mileage.
Many carry limited mileage, untill you read the fine print , "does not apply
to speed rated"

Whitelightning

 

Mark Jones

Whitelightning wrote:
> "IYM" <sunrisr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:dlasar$93h@dispatch.concentric.net...
>> Yeah really!! 20K? No manufacturer would put any tire that doesn't
>> last more than 36K. They are covered by the bumper-to-bumper
>> warranty (excluding misuse or accidents, road hazards,etc.). At
>> least that's the case with Chevy cars. Not sure if there is
>> different coverage concerning trucks....
>>
>> Scott
>>
> I believe he said 18 inch wheels which probably meant low profile high
> performance ie soft and sticky.

I have factory 18 inch wheels on my 2004 F-150 4x4.
These are definitely not low profile tires.

My Corvette has 315/35ZR17 low profile tires on the rear and
they will easily last more than 30K miles.

CJB

If he had low profile tires on 18 inch wheels on that truck, I seriously
doubt it came from the factory like that. Besides, if you wanted to keep
the same diameter and ride height as original, you'd have to use something
bigger than 18's on a full size Dodge truck.

CJB

"Whitelightning" <white.lightning2@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:ieaef.7052$%t4.126@trnddc07...
>
> "IYM" <sunrisr@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:dlasar$93h@dispatch.concentric.net...
>> Yeah really!! 20K? No manufacturer would put any tire that doesn't last
>> more than 36K. They are covered by the bumper-to-bumper warranty
> (excluding
>> misuse or accidents, road hazards,etc.). At least that's the case with
>> Chevy cars. Not sure if there is different coverage concerning
>> trucks....
>>
>> Scott
>>
> I believe he said 18 inch wheels which probably meant low profile high
> performance ie soft and sticky. Any one remember the IROC when it came
> out,
> 20k on the tires was absolutely out standing and meant a 65 year old
> scared
> to death of the car was driving it. I remember parents coming in
> ballistic
> over Junior having toasted the tires in only 12K, untill they read the
> warranty or rather lack there of on the replacement tires. Then they
> would
> want us to sell new rims for standard tires, which we refused to do. Go
> look at Goodyear's web site at performance tires such as the Eagle RS-A
> for
> the SSR, you'll find no tread warranty listed for them. Step into a set of
> Yokahoma "ultra-high performance" and you find the same thing. Same with
> Bridgestone high performance speed rated such as the Potenza S03 series,
> and
> even the much lower rated Potenza RE010 only carry the "standard
> warranty"
> ie that it wont come apart, but no mileage.
> Many carry limited mileage, untill you read the fine print , "does not
> apply
> to speed rated"
>
> Whitelightning
>
>

Whitelightning

"CJB" <colonyparkwagon@excite.nospam> wrote in message
news:Tzoef.15805$9T4.4304@trnddc04...
> If he had low profile tires on 18 inch wheels on that truck, I seriously
> doubt it came from the factory like that. Besides, if you wanted to keep
> the same diameter and ride height as original, you'd have to use something
> bigger than 18's on a full size Dodge truck.
>
> CJB

I naturally assumed after looking at dodges web site the 18's had to after
market dealer installed, as dodge didn't list 18's for the full size truck,
nor for the Dakota, 17 and 20 on the full size, 16 and 17 on the dakota..
And since down in the dirt is so popular these days (never understood the
desire to lower a truck, turn a useful tool into a wall flower) I didn't
doubt a dealer doing it.. Got a local Ford dealer who has been raising
4x4's 8 inch lift kits.

Whitelightning

Ron B

Everyone has to remember that tire (tread warranty), etc. no matter what
your 'normal' factory warranty is only as good as offered by the tire
company. In other words, you are most certainly only covered for defects
excluding wear.

If you burn through a set of rubber in 10K you are very likely SOL.

I had a set of tires totally gone by 18K with several rotations and
alignments. Best to check the treadwear rating on any tire you plan on
purchasing if you want long life. Also, keep the inflation, rotation and
alignments up to date too.

In any case, you will almost certainly need new rubber before you budget for
it in any case.

On 11/15/05 9:37 PM, in article OXwef.16592$rO4.11961@trnddc05,
"Whitelightning" <white.lightning2@verizon.net> wrote:11/15/05 9:37 PM

>
> "CJB" <colonyparkwagon@excite.nospam> wrote in message
> news:Tzoef.15805$9T4.4304@trnddc04...
>> If he had low profile tires on 18 inch wheels on that truck, I seriously
>> doubt it came from the factory like that. Besides, if you wanted to keep
>> the same diameter and ride height as original, you'd have to use something
>> bigger than 18's on a full size Dodge truck.
>>
>> CJB
>
> I naturally assumed after looking at dodges web site the 18's had to after
> market dealer installed, as dodge didn't list 18's for the full size truck,
> nor for the Dakota, 17 and 20 on the full size, 16 and 17 on the dakota..
> And since down in the dirt is so popular these days (never understood the
> desire to lower a truck, turn a useful tool into a wall flower) I didn't
> doubt a dealer doing it.. Got a local Ford dealer who has been raising
> 4x4's 8 inch lift kits.
>
> Whitelightning
>
>

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