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

From: Chris Reck (chris92@insightbb.com)
Date: Tue Oct 03 2006 - 23:24:02 EDT


I am working to get them attached to my DML profile (noticed it is now 2
years out of date). I'll send them direct to whoever wants them.

Chris Reck

""Kyle Kozubal"" <lpd111@msn.com> wrote in message
news:BAY109-F84FBF7F6A5A881D17E0418C1E0@phx.gbl...
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> 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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