I need tires, but I'm poor! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-22, 09:08 AM

Situation: I have a lotta bills, hospital, cell phone, insurance, rent, all basic bills but that doesn't leave any money for anything else. Winter is coming and I need tires bad. My front right is past secondary rubber because of when my wheel bearing/knuckle/hub/axle went out ($733 later, still paying for it). I need tires for my 16s bad but can't afford much. Where would one find a good deal on tires? I tried searching but apparently every thread ever mentions the word tires. Help a brotha out?

Edited! Sorry Dean, 205/50/16 is what I need. That's stocker 99 wheel specs I think.

doubleurx · 2005-11-22, 09:14 AM

PM khail, he may be able to help you out.

Dean · 2005-11-22, 09:15 AM

I am assuming you are looking for 205/55-16 All Seasons???

There are at least 2 Used tire shops in Reno that can set you up with some decent ones For probably right around $100-150 Mounted and balanced.

The Khail discount on anything from Tirerack is unbeatable, but you have to pay cash. I'll go look for a decent cheap option.

Then maybe Cody could set you up with mounting???

Dean · 2005-11-22, 09:40 AM

Ouch, 205/50-16s are not a large production size, and thus much more expensive, and fewer choices... The Kumho ECSTA ASX may be your best bet at $79 retail. Khail may be able to get them down to 60 something... Used is going to be a lot cheaper. Or finding someone with a set ofRE92s in their garage.

Did you dump your stock 15s?

Used: Rays: 329-1106, Hooten: 786-5452 Both on 4h St.

JC · 2005-11-22, 09:40 AM

Buy some WRX rims and tires from someone local, then sell the wheels on ebay. You might even make some money off the deal.

Dean · 2005-11-22, 09:46 AM

Might call Costco as well. Sometimes they have screaming deals, and a bunch of us are membenrs if you aren't.

Costco Tire Service Center (775) 689-2235

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-22, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Did you dump your stock 15s?

Used: Rays: 329-1106, Hooten: 786-5452 Both on 4h St.

Well I have the 99 6 spokes, but no tires on them. I'm still running my poor steelies. Meaning I'll put any all season tire on the 16s, no preference. I just want some tires to last me the winter. And are those phone numbers to people or what? I don't think I know them yet.

Dean · 2005-11-22, 10:05 AM

Assuming you 15s are steelies, they will be cheaper to put rubber on... 195/60-15s are much cheaper... The ASXes from tirerack retail for $48 in that size. I'd put the all-seasons on those, and then maybe some summer tires on the 16s later.

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-22, 10:14 AM

But the steelies are so ugly and brute looking. =/ I'll just try to find 205/55-16s or 205/50-16s

Pat R. · 2005-11-22, 10:18 AM

If you want some Hankooks:

Quote:

End of the Year Inventory Reduction Specials.

Get ready for next year NOW! We have dropped the price on many sizes, in addition to some tires being reduced in price we are offering special Shipping Prices as well to sweeten the offer. This offer is ONLY GOOD ON IN STOCK TIRES! No special orders at the sale price.

Here is the list with the offers:

Hankook Z214 full competition D.O.T. Radial. Road Race (C50) and Autocross (C70) compounds available. In addition to some price decreases on the Z214 we are offering
HALF OFF SHIPPING! On all Z214 purchases between now and Dec 31 or until supplies last.
Don’t hesitate, we’ve done sales in the past and most are gone in 2 weeks.

Size Compound Price Available

245/40-18 C70 $220 8
245/40-18 C50 $220 11
275/40-17 C70 $205 4
275/40-17 C50 $205 19
225/45-17 C70 $185 8
225/45-17 C50 $185 10

We have other Z214 sizes in stock and will honor the Half Off Shipping on those.

Hankook Z212 (RS2) UHP street/autocross tire. This tire won a few National and Pro Solo events in 2005. During this sale, we are offering the LOWEST PRICE in the Country!! In addition we will offer either HALF OFF SHIPPING OR HALF OFF SHAVING!! Your choice when you order. Again, special is only goon on IN STOCK TIRES ONLY!

225/40-18 $140 8
225/45-17 $105 8
225/45-16 $91 8
245/45-16 $100 6
225/50-16 $85 12
205/45-16 $84 4
205/50-15 $79 7
205/50-16 $84 4

Don’t miss this once a year event. Supplies are limited to what is in stock.

Call us at 1.800.798.7201 to order or email at sales@frisbyracetire.com

sperry · 2005-11-22, 10:23 AM

Oooh look! ^^^ Road Race Hankooks! Too bad they're still over $200/tire! That's out of hand!

JC · 2005-11-22, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Well I have the 99 6 spokes, but no tires on them. I'm still running my poor steelies. Meaning I'll put any all season tire on the 16s, no preference. I just want some tires to last me the winter. And are those phone numbers to people or what? I don't think I know them yet.

Dammit I need another set of 99 6 spokes.

cody · 2005-11-22, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

I am assuming you are looking for 205/55-16 All Seasons???

There are at least 2 Used tire shops in Reno that can set you up with some decent ones For probably right around $100-150 Mounted and balanced.

The Khail discount on anything from Tirerack is unbeatable, but you have to pay cash. I'll go look for a decent cheap option.

Then maybe Cody could set you up with mounting???

I know we look a lot alike (

), but

Mpreziv = Cory
Cody = (you guessed it) Cody

khail19 · 2005-11-22, 01:13 PM

If you go 205/55/16, you get many more options, and they are cheaper. 205/50/16 is more of a performance size so not many cheap all seasons are out there. I think the cheapest all season around last time I looked was ~$55-$60 a piece in 205/55/16. As Dean mentioned, to get the discount you must pay cash and must pick them up at the warehouse in Sparks. Shoot me a PM with what you want and I'll get you exact prices.

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-22, 01:50 PM

Word.

ScottyS · 2005-11-22, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

Dammit I need another set of 99 6 spokes.

That would be two of us --- actually, I only need 2 more...

RE: Jonny's situation
Dude, if it comes down to you needing safe tires and you don't find any 16's, I could probably rustle up some 15's (steelies) with OK rubber for little or nothing. I've got a matching set here with plenty of life left, and a friend in Gardnerville may have a slightly mismatched set sitting around.

Kevin M · 2005-11-22, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

Dammit I need another set of 99 6 spokes.

I picked up on that, dude. Don't worry.

Dean · 2005-11-22, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

I know we look a lot alike (

), but

Mpreziv = Cory
Cody = (you guessed it) Cody

DOH!

Ezdno · 2005-11-22, 06:00 PM

I have several connections at used car dealers, I will look around for some used ones for you..are you sure they are 205/55/16? They throw away more good tires than you could imagine.

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-23, 07:08 AM

205/55/16 or 205/50/16 (preferred)

Bob Danger · 2005-11-23, 09:37 AM

Jonny, this is Tim.

My next door neighbor owns Big O Tire, maybe he can help you out. Call me bish.

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-23, 11:30 AM

I will after work sucka.

MorganK · 2005-11-23, 11:06 PM

East side of Carson on 50. Bob's Discount Tires. Good prices.

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-28, 07:46 AM

HAHAHA, Bob's Discount Tires. That's funny. Seems like the name of a place they'd have in some game or movie for copyright purposes. I'm still in need so I'll check.

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-29, 07:33 AM

Well my dad decided to help me out.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=7

So, not bad really. I need to find out if I can pick up from the Tirerack warehouse or not...

2005-11-22, 09:08 AM	#1
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I need tires, but I'm poor! Situation: I have a lotta bills, hospital, cell phone, insurance, rent, all basic bills but that doesn't leave any money for anything else. Winter is coming and I need tires bad. My front right is past secondary rubber because of when my wheel bearing/knuckle/hub/axle went out ($733 later, still paying for it). I need tires for my 16s bad but can't afford much. Where would one find a good deal on tires? I tried searching but apparently every thread ever mentions the word tires. Help a brotha out? Edited! Sorry Dean, 205/50/16 is what I need. That's stocker 99 wheel specs I think. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno" Last edited by JonnydaJibba; 2005-11-22 at 09:17 AM.

2005-11-22, 09:15 AM	#3
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I am assuming you are looking for 205/55-16 All Seasons??? There are at least 2 Used tire shops in Reno that can set you up with some decent ones For probably right around $100-150 Mounted and balanced. The Khail discount on anything from Tirerack is unbeatable, but you have to pay cash. I'll go look for a decent cheap option. Then maybe Cody could set you up with mounting??? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-11-22, 09:40 AM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Ouch, 205/50-16s are not a large production size, and thus much more expensive, and fewer choices... The Kumho ECSTA ASX may be your best bet at $79 retail. Khail may be able to get them down to 60 something... Used is going to be a lot cheaper. Or finding someone with a set ofRE92s in their garage. Did you dump your stock 15s? Used: Rays: 329-1106, Hooten: 786-5452 Both on 4h St. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2005-11-22 at 09:42 AM.

2005-11-22, 09:40 AM	#5
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Buy some WRX rims and tires from someone local, then sell the wheels on ebay. You might even make some money off the deal. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-11-22, 09:46 AM	#6
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Might call Costco as well. Sometimes they have screaming deals, and a bunch of us are membenrs if you aren't. Costco Tire Service Center (775) 689-2235 __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-11-22, 09:14 AM	#2
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	PM khail, he may be able to help you out.

2005-11-22, 10:05 AM	#8
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Assuming you 15s are steelies, they will be cheaper to put rubber on... 195/60-15s are much cheaper... The ASXes from tirerack retail for $48 in that size. I'd put the all-seasons on those, and then maybe some summer tires on the 16s later. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-11-22, 10:14 AM	#9
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	But the steelies are so ugly and brute looking. =/ I'll just try to find 205/55-16s or 205/50-16s __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2005-11-22, 10:23 AM	#11
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Oooh look! ^^^ Road Race Hankooks! Too bad they're still over $200/tire! That's out of hand! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-11-22, 01:13 PM	#14
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	If you go 205/55/16, you get many more options, and they are cheaper. 205/50/16 is more of a performance size so not many cheap all seasons are out there. I think the cheapest all season around last time I looked was ~$55-$60 a piece in 205/55/16. As Dean mentioned, to get the discount you must pay cash and must pick them up at the warehouse in Sparks. Shoot me a PM with what you want and I'll get you exact prices.

2005-11-22, 01:50 PM	#15
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Word. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2005-11-22, 06:00 PM	#19
Ezdno EJ251 Real Name: Dean W. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So close to hell you can see Sparks! Posts: 541 Car: 1992 F250 1T Monster Class: none They were all dead when I got here!	I have several connections at used car dealers, I will look around for some used ones for you..are you sure they are 205/55/16? They throw away more good tires than you could imagine. __________________ Don't interupt me while I am ignoring you!

2005-11-23, 07:08 AM	#20
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	205/55/16 or 205/50/16 (preferred) __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2005-11-23, 09:37 AM	#21
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Jonny, this is Tim. My next door neighbor owns Big O Tire, maybe he can help you out. Call me bish. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2005-11-23, 11:30 AM	#22
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I will after work sucka. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2005-11-23, 11:06 PM	#23
MorganK EJ22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 155	East side of Carson on 50. Bob's Discount Tires. Good prices.

2005-11-28, 07:46 AM	#24
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	HAHAHA, Bob's Discount Tires. That's funny. Seems like the name of a place they'd have in some game or movie for copyright purposes. I'm still in need so I'll check. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2005-11-29, 07:33 AM	#25
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Well my dad decided to help me out. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=7 So, not bad really. I need to find out if I can pick up from the Tirerack warehouse or not... __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Autocross & Track tires that fit Subarus...	Dean	Motorsports Chat	17	2007-06-27 09:19 AM
Snow/Ice Tires Studs ?	A1337STI	Technical Chat	10	2006-03-15 09:36 PM
Getting summer tires siped	JoelK	Technical Chat	6	2006-01-11 12:24 PM
Tires, Tires, I need tires?	doubleurx	Technical Chat	9	2005-10-11 11:44 AM
Winter and Street tires for sale	mpeyton	User Classifieds	10	2004-11-17 08:30 PM