Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Mike20878 wrote:

>
> Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
> for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
> by in person and see what they've got.
>
> The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
> because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
> figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
> optional size is 245/70-16.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike

Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)

If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
used very often?

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Mike20878 wrote:

>
> Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
> for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
> by in person and see what they've got.
>
> The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
> because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
> figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
> optional size is 245/70-16.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike

Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)

If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
used very often?

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Mike20878 wrote:

>
> Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
> for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
> by in person and see what they've got.
>
> The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
> because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
> figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
> optional size is 245/70-16.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike

Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)

If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
used very often?

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Michael Rosen wrote:
>...I was referred to a tire
> shop who will allow me to drop ship tires to him and he will only
> charge me $10 per tire to mount and balance them.
>
> ...Depending on which tire I go
> with, factoring in shipping one of them would end up cheaper buying
> locally.

It is generally true that, regardless of how good the mail order prices
look, by the time you add in shipping and the $10 to $15 per tire
mounting and balancing, and then consider the value of lifetime
balancing and rotating from a shop when you buy the tires from them
(which you won't get from mail order), you're clearly money ahead to buy
locally. The one exception might be if you order the wheels with tires
pre-mounted and balanced shipped to your door. Other than that - forget it.

Also, try getting an adjustment from a mail order source if there are
problems with the tires - all you get is finger-pointing among the
seller, the manufacturer, and aligment shop - back and forth - back and
forth all three knowing that you can't prove nothin' (BTDT).

When you buy from a local shop that does the balancing *and* your
alignments, if something goes wrong, there is no one they can point
fingers at - you will be taken care of if problems develop, and the
manufacturer will stand behind the product (unless the tire is in the
so-called "hi-performance" category - then all bets are off no matter
what you do short of spontaneous explosion of the tire shortly after
installation).

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with the letter 'x')

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Michael Rosen wrote:
>...I was referred to a tire
> shop who will allow me to drop ship tires to him and he will only
> charge me $10 per tire to mount and balance them.
>
> ...Depending on which tire I go
> with, factoring in shipping one of them would end up cheaper buying
> locally.

It is generally true that, regardless of how good the mail order prices
look, by the time you add in shipping and the $10 to $15 per tire
mounting and balancing, and then consider the value of lifetime
balancing and rotating from a shop when you buy the tires from them
(which you won't get from mail order), you're clearly money ahead to buy
locally. The one exception might be if you order the wheels with tires
pre-mounted and balanced shipped to your door. Other than that - forget it.

Also, try getting an adjustment from a mail order source if there are
problems with the tires - all you get is finger-pointing among the
seller, the manufacturer, and aligment shop - back and forth - back and
forth all three knowing that you can't prove nothin' (BTDT).

When you buy from a local shop that does the balancing *and* your
alignments, if something goes wrong, there is no one they can point
fingers at - you will be taken care of if problems develop, and the
manufacturer will stand behind the product (unless the tire is in the
so-called "hi-performance" category - then all bets are off no matter
what you do short of spontaneous explosion of the tire shortly after
installation).

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with the letter 'x')

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Michael Rosen wrote:
>...I was referred to a tire
> shop who will allow me to drop ship tires to him and he will only
> charge me $10 per tire to mount and balance them.
>
> ...Depending on which tire I go
> with, factoring in shipping one of them would end up cheaper buying
> locally.

It is generally true that, regardless of how good the mail order prices
look, by the time you add in shipping and the $10 to $15 per tire
mounting and balancing, and then consider the value of lifetime
balancing and rotating from a shop when you buy the tires from them
(which you won't get from mail order), you're clearly money ahead to buy
locally. The one exception might be if you order the wheels with tires
pre-mounted and balanced shipped to your door. Other than that - forget it.

Also, try getting an adjustment from a mail order source if there are
problems with the tires - all you get is finger-pointing among the
seller, the manufacturer, and aligment shop - back and forth - back and
forth all three knowing that you can't prove nothin' (BTDT).

When you buy from a local shop that does the balancing *and* your
alignments, if something goes wrong, there is no one they can point
fingers at - you will be taken care of if problems develop, and the
manufacturer will stand behind the product (unless the tire is in the
so-called "hi-performance" category - then all bets are off no matter
what you do short of spontaneous explosion of the tire shortly after
installation).

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with the letter 'x')

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Mike20878 wrote:

> Mike20878 wrote:
>
>
>>Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
>>for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
>>by in person and see what they've got.
>>
>>The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
>>because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
>>figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
>>optional size is 245/70-16.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Mike
>
>
> Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)
>
> If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
> spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
> used very often?
>

Assuming the outer tread diameter is within a couple of percent, which
it probably is, you should be OK for temporary and non-agressive driving
use.

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with the letter 'x')

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Mike20878 wrote:

> Mike20878 wrote:
>
>
>>Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
>>for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
>>by in person and see what they've got.
>>
>>The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
>>because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
>>figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
>>optional size is 245/70-16.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Mike
>
>
> Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)
>
> If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
> spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
> used very often?
>

Assuming the outer tread diameter is within a couple of percent, which
it probably is, you should be OK for temporary and non-agressive driving
use.

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with the letter 'x')

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

Mike20878 wrote:

> Mike20878 wrote:
>
>
>>Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
>>for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
>>by in person and see what they've got.
>>
>>The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
>>because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
>>figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
>>optional size is 245/70-16.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Mike
>
>
> Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)
>
> If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
> spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
> used very often?
>

Assuming the outer tread diameter is within a couple of percent, which
it probably is, you should be OK for temporary and non-agressive driving
use.

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with the letter 'x')

Re: Need new tires for 2002 Grand Cherokee Laredo
 

225-75x16 and 245-70x16 tires are the same height (within 0.7%) so there
should be no problem

If you use Tire Rack be advised they only list tire brands they carry.... in
the SIZES they carry.

For example you can find my Kumho Venture AT-825 via manufacturer search or
by tire type (On-Off Road All Terrain) but if you enter 2002 Jeep Grand
Cherokee Laredo they will have no Kumho matches because earlier this year
they stopped carrying the standard size. They do carry the 245 in the KL-78
model but not the -825.

If you go to the Kumho website you see that both sizes are made in the -825
model

Interesting enough... this tire used to be on the 'Best Sellers' list



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>
> Mike20878 wrote:
>
>>
>> Does Costco have more than they show on their website? When I search
>> for tire for my car only the BFG Longtrail comes up. I'll have to stop
>> by in person and see what they've got.
>>
>> The LTX also don't show up when I do a search on tirerack.com. Is it
>> because I am sticking to the original equipment size? I have been
>> figuring I should be sticking to the standard 225/75-16 size. The
>> optional size is 245/70-16.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>
> Answered my own question by changing the search parameters. :)
>
> If I get a larger size tire does it mean I have to also buy a new
> spare? Or is it safe to have a 225/75-16 size spare since it won't be
> used very often?
>