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  • minivanfrankminivanfrank Member Posts: 83
    Thanks for the reply. There seems to be some conflicting information as to the "H" rating being required on this vehicle. Although that is what was originally installed on the vehicle, the placard on the door makes no mention of this being required.

    As to the Firestones...what about all of the people commenting on those tires being quite difficult to balance? Do you have any additional information on this? Thanks
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    The availability of tires for this vehicle is very limited due to the odd tires sizes that Chrysler used. The only sizes that i can recommend is the 225/60/18, 235/60/18, and 245/55/18. I would say the best tire available for an all season tire would be the P225/60R18 Pirelli P6 4 Season which are currently priced at 95.00 each. they will offer the longest tread life as well as pretty good traction and handling.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    Send me you billing phone number and order number to Connor@tirerack.com. That way i can see the order and the notes that were placed in the order.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    I have heard a couple people say they had a hard time getting a shop to balance the tires correctly. However i think it is ironic that our shop hasn't had any more problems with the LH30 as they have with any other brand or model of tire. To be honest i think it goes back to the technician that is doing the balancing and the equipment they are using.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • toyo_ztoyo_z Member Posts: 47
    Hi Connor!

    I'm in Vermont looking for a set of snows & wheels for my 2003 Subaru Legacy L Sedan.
    I think i've narrowed the tire search down to blizzak Revos, but i'm having problems finding steel (read: cheap) wheels on the tirerack.com site; all it does is show me alloys. Are there any steels that will fit this car? What size would you recommend? The site is showing both 15" and 16" choices.

    Thanks for the help!
  • minivanfrankminivanfrank Member Posts: 83
    Thank you for the reply. I was just going by the customer comments on your website for that particular tire. It seems to suggest that balancing this tire has been a problem for more than a couple of people. Other than that, I like everything else about that tire.
  • davidd3davidd3 Member Posts: 582
    Connor,

    I have come up with the following tire and wheel package for my 2006 BMW 330i sedan, which came equipped with 225/45HR17 Bridgestone Turanza EL42 all-season tires.

    Winter tires: 225/45HR17 Dunlap Winter Sport M3 run flat @ $157 per tire

    Winter wheels: 17x7.5 Sport Edition F6 silver painted @ $88 per wheel

    The total for 4 tires mounted and balanced on 4 wheels is $980 before tax and shipping. There doesn't seem to be a discounted package price. Is that right?

    I would like to ask for your opinion about these selections for my car.

    Also, I would like to seek your guidance about timing for my purchase. All other things being equal, I would keep my money in the bank and wait until November to make a purchase. Do you see the price and/or availability of the tire and/or wheel I selected changing over the next several weeks? Other than the possibility of a fluke snow storm in late Autumn, is there a reason I should buy sooner rather than later?
  • edwardn1edwardn1 Member Posts: 103
    with 205-75R14 tires, which the previous owner replaced with cheapo 30k mile car tires. Although the alignment is correct they wear on the outside edge when on the front, and I'm assuming its caused by the weak shoulder of the cheap car tire flexing and allowing the tire in front to wear on the outside, and the left is worse than the right, I guess that is because in right turns, which are the tightest, weight transfers to the left front tire. I am considering a better car tire with stronger shoulders like a Michelin Harmony. Or maybe a Bridgestone Dueler AT 693, which is a real truck tire locally available, but only in a 225-70R14. The problem with that is that the truck has 5.5 inch wide OEM rims which are slightly too narrow for the 225. I wonder which would be a better choice. If I get the Harmony it will be in the OEM size. It seems to me that a pickup or suv with its higher center of gravity would put a lot of stress on a car tire in a right hand turn, and that would cause the casing to allow some roll and outside edge wear. Comments please, thanks in advance. BTW this is a 2wd with a 3.0
  • ramblingbubbaramblingbubba Member Posts: 3
    I am looking to replace my Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus on my Sebring JXI .
    The tire size is 215-55-16. I need an all season tire. I live in Baltimore, Md. & we sometines get a fair amount of snow here. I need a tire that I can depend on to get me to work.I realize how important good tires & good breaks are. What is your opinion of the Goodyear Assurance ? What tires would you recommend?
  • flg35sedanflg35sedan Member Posts: 3
    what would be recommended for an '05 infiniti g35 sedan with stock 17x7 inch wheels and suspension, as far as either a performance rated all season, or a grand touring all season tire is concerned? the factory 215/55 17 size has limited options. can a 225/55 17 be used with little noticeable difference? or should a 235/50 17 be used? need something that balances, rides, and handles well. and has to have very good dry and wet performance. any input is appreciated, and cost is not a concern. thanks
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    Due to the price of steel at this time we are limiting our steel wheels to only a few vehicle, and even for those vehicle we are only getting one shipment. We have found that right now you can get an low cost alloy wheels for only a few dollars more than a steel wheel. The lowest price alloy wheel would be the 15X6 Sport Edition D5. They are currently priced at 65.00 each. The 195/60/15 Blizzak Revo are currently priced at 77.00 each. If you would like to order these just give me a call and i would be happy to help you set this order up.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    When it comes to winter tires i would recommend buying them when you see them in stock . Snow tire sell out very quickly and the manufacturers only produce them for one production run a year. Every year i get calls from people saying they are going to wait until the snow starts to fall and when they call back the tires and the lower cost wheels are sold out for the season. In my opinion if you know you are going to order them, then i would order them now. The prices will most likely stay the same or possibly increase.

    The "Package" benefits have nothing to do with the price of the product, It has to do with the over all price of the package that you are ordering. The reason it is better to order the tires and wheels as a package. is because you get free mount and balance, all of the needed mounting hardware for free, and a better shipping price than if you ordered it all separately. Normally it would save you anywhere between 150.00 to 300.00 depending on the package.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    If the tires are wearing on both shoulders but not in the middle then the tires are under inflated. If the tire is only wearing on one shoulder then you have an alignment issue. i would look into these issues before you put new tires on the truck, otherwise your new tires will also wear unevenly.
    The tire i would recommend for you Ranger would be the 205/75/14 Michelin LTX MS which are 80.00 each.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    First, i would recommend using a snow tire for winter driving in the area that you are in. If you would rather use an all season tire i would recommend using the 215/55/16 Bridgestone Turanza LS-H (121.00) for the best all season capabilities. Which Goodyear assurance are you referring to? The Goodyear Comfortred will give a nice ride quality how ever wet and snow traction are not as good as the LS-H. The Goodyear assurance Tripletred will offer good dry and wet traction,but they will have quite a bit more road. the snow tire will also not be as good as the LS-H.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    I would recommend the 235/50/17 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (183.00 each) as the best handling tire for this car. they would offer great traction and handling in dry and wet weather. they also have an asymmetrical tread design which means that you will be able to rotate them. The ability to rotate the tires means they will last longer and stay quieter longer.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • minivanfrankminivanfrank Member Posts: 83
    It is actually the November issue.
  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    Connor - I've been looking at getting snow tires and steel wheels (16") for my Passat. When I configure the setup there is a notation that says all required hardware will be included with the shipment. What hardware is that?

    Thanks in advance.
  • usmj1usmj1 Member Posts: 16
    What do you recommend for snow tires in Vermont for the 06 Passat 215/55/16?
  • jac5jac5 Member Posts: 17
    Hello Connor, and thank you for taking my message. I purchased a 1999 buick regal LS with the grand touring suspension(225/60/16). I would like to know two things.first, what is the specific OEM tire back when it was new, and second,what would be a couple of your recommendations for replacement. currently on michelinx-one tires, but prefer a more quite ride. thanks.
  • 1racefan1racefan Member Posts: 932
    Hello,
    My wife has a 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS, automatic. The car has almost 70,000 miles on it, and we plan on keeping it until it dies. I figure a 60K or 70K tire would just about be the last set of tires we will have to buy for it - provided we take care of them. My wife drives very sensibly, and we are in Charlotte, NC. We don't get snow very often, but when we do, my wife still has to be at work (she is a nurse). I was looking at the BFGoodrich T/A on your website. What is your opinion for that tire for this vehicle? Thanks in advance for your input.
  • marianpmarianp Member Posts: 4
    I would like to replace the tires on the BMW. My top priority is good rear wheel traction on wet and some snow. I am looking for all season tires. I am debating between : Goodyear Tripletread, Michelin Hydroedge , Bridgestone Turanza EL400 and BF Goodrich Control Plus. I would not want to sacrifice HP or gas mileage for grip. Noise is of some importance but handling is most important.
    Could you please recommend from the above or comment on the message ?
    Thanks,
    Marian, Vancouver, Canada
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    This notation refers the lug nuts or lug bolts, center caps, and centering rings. It would also include valve stems if you were ordering tire and wheels.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    Thank you.
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    I would recommend the following for winter use. You could also use just the snow tire if you wanted to. In my opinion it is a better value to go with the steel wheels that just the snow tire. Normally mounting 4 tires averages around 80.00. You will have to have this done twice a year which is 160.00 per year for as long as the tires last which is normally 3-4 seasons. If you order 4 steel wheels the price would be 184.00 and you have them for as long as you own the vehicle.

    215/55R16 Michelin X-Ice -- 125.00 ea
    16X6 Audi Steel wheel -- 46.00 ea
    Wheel covers -- 30.00 for the set of four
    Total -- 714.00 plus shipping

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • lofquistlofquist Member Posts: 281
    Connor, Can you compare the Goodyear Fortera SA with the Michelin LTX/MS? I've had the LTX's for 60,000+ miles and have liked them quite a bit (far better than the OEM Bridgestones). I'd try the Fortera's if there is a big advantage, but I don't want to sacrifice snow traction (Minnesota) or gas mileage. Those are two items that I don't see any data about on the web site yet.

    Vehicle is 2001 Pathfinder SE 4WD 5spd. Mostly all highway, some gravel, almost none off-raod anymore. Thanks.

    -Jon
    PS - When cleaning out my files recently, I found TireRack receipts all the way back to 1983!
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    The OE tire on this vehicle was a 225/60/16 Goodyear Eagle LS which are currently priced at 97.00 each. In my opinion the best tire for a touring style vehicle would be the 225/60/16 Bridgestone Turanza LS-H which are currently available for 125.00 each. They would offer the best over all ride quality. The second best tire in this size would be the 225/60/16 Michelin Energy MXV4 which are currently priced at 139.00 each.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    Due to the fact your vehicle requires a minimum of an H speed rating the only tire out of your list i could recommend would be the 205/65/15 Goodyear Tripletred which are currently priced at 88.00 each. In my opinion the 205/65/15 Bridgestone Potenza G009 is a better tire at a better price.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • jac5jac5 Member Posts: 17
    thx.conner
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    The BF Goodrich Traction T/A is one of our higher rated tires. They offer very good dry and wet traction and moderate snow traction. They do tend to get noisy after 10-15000 miles unless you keep them rotated every 4-5000 miles. They are currently in stock for 57.00 each.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    The Michelin LTX MS is designed as a work truck tire. They use a harder tread compound to get longer mileage. They do offer a decent ride quality and good dry and wet traction. Snow traction is average when the tires are new. The Goodyear Fortera are quieter with better wet and snow traction. The tread life would be about the same between the two. The Goodyear's are normally less expensive but i cannot offer a price because i don't know what size you are referring to.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • gatorjmdgatorjmd Member Posts: 7
    Greetings, Conner. I want to go to 18" wheels on my 2002 Ford Escape XLT (3.0L V-6, Automatic, AWD/4WD). I live in the Tampa Bay area so snow is not an issue, but rain is. Also, this is strictly an on-road vehicle, it will never see dirt. Price is not a major issue; tread life, handling and noise are. What tire(s) do you suggest? What is the effect on gas mileage by going to a tire that will probably be 1.4" wider than stock? Can this anticipated loss in fuel mileage be offset in selecting certain tires, etc? Also, will I still follow Ford's inflation pressure guidelines? Thank you for your hard work.
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    One of these days we'll have y'all trained to spell it right. It's Connor. :-)

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  • jac5jac5 Member Posts: 17
    Connor, please give your opinion on the goodyear assurance tripletread all-season tire. It has recieved high marks from tire rack reviewers,and from consumer magazine publications. Is the tire all its cracked up to be. quite ride, excellent wet handling,etc. thx.
  • marianpmarianp Member Posts: 4
    Thanks Conner. I wonder why the TireRack is rating the Triple treads so much better in every category than the Bridgestones.
    Excellent forum and thanks for you quick reply.
    Marian, Vancouver, Canada
  • hastabhastab Member Posts: 2
    Connor,

    I have an 03 Maxima SE with 17" RE92's. I have been quite disappointed with this stock rubber in anything but dry conditions. Although the Toronto area does not receive substantial snowfall, I am tossing around the idea of either getting winters or replacing the RE92's with either PZero Nero M+S, Turanza LS-V or the Conti Extreme Contact.

    I know that I'm comparing apples to oranges when comparing snow tires to all seasons but wanted to get a sense of the improvement that I can expect in snow and slush with my suggestions for all seasons vs. the RE92's. Your recommendations would also be helpful.

    PS. Although I find the stock Maxima SE ride entertaining on ramps, this is a 100 km/day commuter vehicle and therefore I am prepared to give in terms of a softer ride.

    Thx.
  • fndlyfmrflyrfndlyfmrflyr Member Posts: 668
    Have PT GT with 205/50-17 OE tires and rims. OE RS-A tires terrible in the rain and got very noisy as they wore. Looking at Avon M550, but see in comments on the Tire Rack web site that some complain of flat spotting after sitting several days.

    Is this flat spotting normal for Avon 550s and how long does it take for the tires to become round again?

    Again from the posts, I have the impression Avons are hard to balance. Is this true?

    I want a tire that will last a lot longer than the OE RS-A tires (23K). I want at least as good on ride and much more quiet. Wet traction needs to be significantly better than the RS-A.

    Do you have any suggestions - without breaking the bank?

    Except for the flat spotting, the Avon M550 looks ideal. The car sits unused for several days at a time.
  • flg35sedanflg35sedan Member Posts: 3
    my avon tech m550's have been a nightmare to balance. the front always shakes at 65+ mph. The dealer rebalanced them a third time for me and actually put the front tires on in the reverse rotation as they are marked. i think by accident. and now they run great! no shaking! what's up? i put them back to the correct spots, rotating in the right direction and they shake again.....is it just time to get rid of these for a better set of tires? they only have like 1500 miles on them.
  • micwebmicweb Member Posts: 1,617
    Specifically, are they quieter (as a group) than All Season tires?

    And, is it true that although they are "summer" tires, they are also good in the rain? Just lousy in snow?

    Thanks!
  • 5deano65deano6 Member Posts: 2
    I have a 2004 PT Cruiser GT with 5500 miles. I have always thought there was a lot of road noise and after reading the posts on this site, it sure seems like it could be related to the stock Goodyear 205/15-17 tires. Nobody seems to like their wet weather traction either. I live in Colorado and would like decent snow/wet traction, quiet ride, good mileage, good handling and a good price. I realize it is hard to find a tire that meets all of those requirements but what would you suggest? What if I was willing to go up in price? Are the stock tires on my car bad enough (in your opinion) to get replace even though they have low mileage?

    Thanks
  • tylerwm94tylerwm94 Member Posts: 26
    I need to replace the tires on my 03 Odyssey. They still have the OEM Michelin Symmetries, but I've heard some bad things about them so I'm looking for something different. My local shop recommended Goodyear Assurance ComforTreds, but the latest issue of Consumer Reports didn't have them ranked very high. What are the best all-around tires for the Odyssey? I've been looking at the ComforTreds, TripleTreds, Michelin Hydroedge, and Yokohama Avid TRZ. I'd like to keep the cost including installation to around $400 to $500, but these all seem like they are closer to $600. Any other suggestions?

    Thanks,
    Tyler
  • pierpier Member Posts: 79
    I currently have Goodyear LS 195/65 R 15 91H with 35K miles on my 03 Golf TDI coupe. I feel I need to replace them as I feel the back end starting to go out in cloverleaf turns.

    Here is the problem. According to The Assurance Tripletread looks like a good prospect however, the load index is 89 not 91. I receive conflicting advice. The Goodyear dealer tells me that it is not an issue (he even stated that TR would be as good as HR for my purposes) but the VW dealer tells me I should never go down in index, always up or the same.

    Common sense tells me I should never contravene OE specifications. I need a safe tire with low rolling resistance (my 42 mpg is a real asset these days). What can you suggest?
  • gatorjmdgatorjmd Member Posts: 7
    Sorry, ConnOr.
  • mattt79mattt79 Member Posts: 1
    Conner,

    Like some of the previous posters, my 2004 Mazda3 came with 205/50-17 Goodyear RSA's (past due for replacement at 28k miles). This being a bit of an odd size, the choices for a reasonably priced all season tire came down to the Avons and Kumhos. Are the M550's flat-spotting and difficulty to balance as big a deal as I'm reading in the forums, or are these very isolated occurrences (from early in the production run)? The Avons look like an ideal replacement for the OEM tires, but I'm worried about balance problems.

    Thanks,

    Matt
  • ldervishldervish Member Posts: 2
    My '95 Park Avenue needs new rubber, and based on surveys and reviews I have the short list down to Goodyear Assurance TripleTred and ComforTred, and the Bridgestone Turanza LS-T. Mostly I drive around town, but occasionally take long road trips, moderate weather and light snow/ice. Currently riding Cooper Lifeliners. Have I missed any good choices, and can you give me your order of preference for this vehicle? Thank you so much!
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    The information that i have shows that your Escape should have a 235/70/16 on it from the factory. The OE tire is the widest i could recommend for you in 16" . I would not recommend trying to use a tire that would be almost 1.5" wider. The additional width could cause rubbing issues on the fender, frame, or shock/strut tower. Trying to determine your vehicles mileage is pretty much impossible. the manufacturer determine the "Estimated Fuel Consumption" based on optimal conditions. Rarely is anyone ever driving to meet a manufacturer optimal condition. As for how a tires sizes effects the mileage in comparison to the OE size tire? The rule of thumb is that if you start down sizing your tire size the engine will have to turn over faster to make the vehicle maintain the proper speeds, Higher RPM = higher fuel consumption. On the reverse side of the spectrum, if you go with a larger tire you are moving more rotational mass which equates to the engine have to work harder to get moving from a stopped position and will have to stay in lower gears to achieve the needed torque to maintain proper speeds. You can also change the rolling resistance by using additional air pressure, however i would not recommend doing this because you will end up with uneven tire wear.

    The best tire i would recommend for your needs would be the 235/70/16 Michelin Cross Terrain (128.00 each) or the 235/70/16 Bridgestone Dueler Alenza (120.00 each). The only area the Michelin would be slightly better in is the wet traction and this s due to the slightly wider tread channels and more aggressive tread design. However this would also tend to make a little more road noise. Overall i think the Bridgestone would be the better tire for every day driving.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
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    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    The Goodyear Assurance Tripletred is a good tire. However, in my opinion it is not a great tire. This tire is a simple passenger all season that was designed to look like a performance tire without the performance aspects. this is also why the tire is rated at 80,000 miles. Goodyear uses a harder tread compound to achieve longer tread life. On the down side a harder tread rubber will tend to stiffen up in colder weather and limit the traction levels.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
  • gatorjmdgatorjmd Member Posts: 7
    Connor: I suspect you missed the part of the post that I am going to 18" wheels. In fact they are the ASA JS5 18x7.5 which according to your website are an appropriate 18" upgrade for my Escape. The recommended tire for this wheel is 255/55 15 which is , according to your website, 1.4" wider than the stock size. Will these not fit my Escape? In this 18" size, given the parameters in my earlier post, what would you recommend? Also, I was inquiring as to the effect of the WIDTH of a tire on gas mileage, not diameter. Thank you.
  • krzysskrzyss Member Posts: 849
    Sorry to jump but you will have problems putting 255/55 15 tire on 18" wheel.
    Forget about the car. The hole in the tire has 15" diameter and the wheel is 18".

    Krzys
  • connortirerackconnortirerack Member Posts: 519
    Yep, I missed that. That's what happens when i am trying to do three things at once. Sorry about that.

    Yes the ASA JS5 will fit your Escape in 18". The correct size in an 18" fitment would be 255/55/18. Due to the fact you have to shorten the side wall to use an 18" wheel you do need to go with a wider tire to achieve the correct load carrying capability. You also achieve more clearance around the steering and suspension components with an 18" over the factory 16" wheel.

    As for the gas mileage you may see a slight (and i do mean minimal) decrease in gas mileage due to the additional rotational mass of the larger wheel. The width will not effect the fuel economy of the vehicle.

    connor@tirerack.com
    Tire & Wheel Specialist
    The Tire Rack
    877-522-8473 ext 269
    When placing an order online or the phone, please reference Connor at ext 269
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