Blazer Forum - Chevy Blazer Forums

Blazer Forum - Chevy Blazer Forums (https://blazerforum.com/forum/)
-   Tires and Wheels (https://blazerforum.com/forum/tires-wheels-13/)
-   -   New Tires (https://blazerforum.com/forum/tires-wheels-13/new-tires-77295/)

newguy 02-17-2013 02:58 AM


Originally Posted by Twip (Post 568341)
hahaha. i have been looking at tires for like 2 months because i need some badly, but i do so little driving in mine its not that pressing of an issue. i looked at the BFG's but i just cant afford a $170 a tire. for some reason i cant find them much cheaper than that...

when i was at pick and pull the other day i missed out on a set of almost brand new ones. probably about 85-90% tread left. i was kickin myself in the butt so hard for missin out on that...

https://www.treadwright.com/p-8-235-...ler-m-t-c.aspx

Twip 02-17-2013 09:25 AM


Originally Posted by newguy (Post 568373)
Yes they are, For some reason the tires that are on the truck (also 235/70/15) measure just over 27 inches , these measure just over 29 uninflated!

thats because your new ones are 235/75/15. the side wall is approx. 5% taller. hence the 3 inches. basically a 235/75/15 is a shy hair from a 30" tire. and you figure the tires that are on your truck now have worn down a bit from use. i have 235/75/15 on both my 2wd and my 4x4 and right now the 4x4 doesnt rub, but the tires need replacing. on my 2wd they rub a little bit but its no biggie. just a little on the sway bar and thats it.

thanks for that web site BTW. i will have to check it out. i just dont know about running recaps...but then again, i really havent heard anything bad about them either... i will have to do more research.:icon_call:

newguy 02-17-2013 09:42 AM

From my research before I bought them, I couldnt find any bad reviews about treadwright. I feel that retread tech has probably come a long way, they are DOT cert. Are green and cheaper. The rubber you see on the highway are from truck recaps which is a completely different type of recap. These you can use front or back. Only on trucks and buses can they only be used the back. some more links

Retread Myths - Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau

Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau

newguy 02-19-2013 10:13 AM

So the tires have been at the garage since sat. They mounted them and then their balancer broke. Should be done today I post pictures when I have them on the truck. Hopefully tonight

newguy 02-19-2013 02:19 PM

3 Attachment(s)
all set, a little noise on the road but not bad
I need to get some caps

https://blazerforum.com/forum/attach...ine=1361305178

https://blazerforum.com/forum/attach...ine=1361305178

https://blazerforum.com/forum/attach...ine=1361305178

Twip 02-19-2013 05:59 PM

yep!! looks good man.

BTW, the other reason that they dont put recaps on the front of trucks is if they blow out and the cap comes off, it normally takes out the hood/fender since its made out of fiberglass and sometimes they will even take out the air cleaner on the side. im still looking into them though because its not like there will be a lot of weight on them plus i wont be speeding down the highway.

newguy 02-19-2013 06:01 PM


Originally Posted by Twip (Post 568921)
yep!! looks good man.

BTW, the other reason that they dont put recaps on the front of trucks is if they blow out and the cap comes off, it normally takes out the hood/fender since its made out of fiberglass and sometimes they will even take out the air cleaner on the side. im still looking into them though because its not like there will be a lot of weight on them plus i wont be speeding down the highway.

For everyday driving they`re fine, I like em

Vahomboy 08-31-2021 09:24 AM

Looks good!


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:10 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands