Re: Four BFG All Terrain Tires - 32x11.5R15 for $452 SHIPPED!

From: Kyle Kozubal (lpd111@msn.com)
Date: Sun Oct 01 2006 - 19:19:34 EDT


Thanks for the info.

Any pics on your truck with this sized tire?

>From: "Chris Reck" <chris92@insightbb.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Four BFG All Terrain Tires - 32x11.5R15 for $452 SHIPPED!
>Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 16:23:36 -0500
>
>I've had to replace the Ball joints twice (the Spicer joints were replaced
>because the teck didn't line up the grease points on the lowers properly).
>I've just recently replaced all 4 tie rods. A little rubbing on the inner
>frame member on the front at full lock, but nothing that would damage
>anything.
>
>I think the tire size does put some sort of extra strain on the sterring
>components, but I've told myself it is the crap factory parts and not my
>tires.
>
>Chris Reck
>
>
>""Kyle Kozubal"" <lpd111@msn.com> wrote in message
>news:BAY109-F21EBB81E18A9F91A77876A8C190@phx.gbl...
> >
> > That is very cheap, good deal!
> >
> > I will have to give that try this weekend, since I need some 17" tires.
> >
> > Are you running the 32x11.50s on a stock suspension Dakota?
> >
> > If so, any issues with that tire size?
> >
> >
> >>From: "Chris Reck" <chris92@insightbb.com>
> >>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> >>Subject: DML: Four BFG All Terrain Tires - 32x11.5R15 for $452 SHIPPED!
> >>Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:42:42 -0500
> >>
> >>I just bought a set of 4 BFG All-Terrains 32x11.5r15 from Discount Tire
> >>Direct for $452 shipped to my door (shipping free). This is at least
>$100
> >>cheaper than Tire Rack BEFORE shipping and $100 cheaper than the
>cheapest
> >>installer in town. Their official quoted price is $134 per tire.
> >>
> >>Now... THIS IS HOW I DID IT for those of you who want to try this....
> >>
> >>I went to www.discounttiredirect.com and searched for the size tire. I
> >>noticed that this particular tire itself was not listed, so I sent an
> >>e-mail
> >>using their website asking for a price quote.
> >>
> >>I asked specifically:
> >>
> >>Can you provide a quote, including shipping for a set of BF Goodrich All
> >>Terrain TA/KO tires in size 32x11.5r15.
> >>
> >>When they responded, it included a Tracking Number that should be used
>in
> >>all replies (someone named Trace replied) with the price of $113 per
>tire.
> >>I then called the included 800 number (800-707-8473) and asked speak
> >>directly with Trace. I mentioned the e-mail and asked to order a set of
> >>tires based off the quote provided me. After some back and forth and
> >>after
> >>giving him the Tracking Number to verify, he was able to verify that he
> >>indeed quoted me the wrong price. I asked if he would honor it since I
> >>did
> >>state exactly what tire and size I wanted, and he said YES, HOW MANY DO
> >>YOU
> >>WANT?
> >>
> >>In hindsight, I should have tried to get away with more than 4, but I
> >>didn't
> >>know who would buy them.
> >>
> >>Hopefully someone else is able to take advantage of this. If anything,
>it
> >>will cost you just one e-mail received.
> >>
> >>Good Luck!
> >>
> >>Chris Reck
> >>Bloomington, IL
> >>
> >>'99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 V6 (Deep Amethyst)
> >>Shaved and polished V8 TB, Autolite 3923, 195 Thermostat, 7.5mm Bosch
>plug
> >>wires,
> >>Custom K&N 6x9 air intake, Edelbrock Shocks, Pioneer full audio system,
> >>Moog Suspension and Steering components, BF Goodrich 32x11.5r15 T/A KO
> >>tires
> >>
> >>
> >><jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote in message
> >>news:eev6i1$im9$2@bent.twistedbits.net...
> >> >
> >> > "Chris Reck" <chris92@insightbb.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > : I don't know if I can afford the per-weight charge.... :-)
> >> >
> >> > :-)
> >> >
> >> > : Since I'll be changing them out, anyone need 32x11.5R15 spares?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > If not, you are welcome to leave them here. If they've got
> >> > any usable life left at all, they might come in handy some day.
> >> > I know Adam sure could have used one a few BBQs back when he put
> >> > that rock through his sidewall. :-)
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > -Jon-
> >> >
> >> > .- Jon Steiger -- jon@dakota-truck.net or jon@jonsteiger.com -.
> >> > | '96 Kolb Firefly, '96 Suzuki Intruder, Miscellaneous Mopars |
> >> > `-------------------------------- http://www.jonsteiger.com --'
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>



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