If I ever hear of anyone having that issue here, I tell them to say it's for an Independently Constructed Kit Vehicle (therefore no brand name
) running 15" 'J' type Auto rims. :thumbup:
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A new tire I found & am buying it
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If I ever hear of anyone having that issue here, I tell them to say it's for an Independently Constructed Kit Vehicle (therefore no brand name
) running 15" 'J' type Auto rims. :thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
missouriboy, I ordered my tire from tirerack two days ago. The on-line web site gives you the OPTION to identify the vehicle you are going to put it on ....OR .... to DECLINE giving that info....... when I finished filling out the purchase order ...... it actually stated " buyer DECLINED to include vehicle information " ..... I think they add this to limit any responsibility for the Size & Type of tire I bought ...... Mike :thumbup:
RapidSpyder
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Curious to know how this tire works. Looking to replace my Kumho, got twice the mileage out of it as the factory Kenda, but wasn’t the greatest. Want something between it and the Altimax. The Altimax had too good of grip on grooved roads and wanted to follow them.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Well it arrived last night at 8:30 PM from UPS ( they don't stop delivering until the truck is empty ) ..... I was surprised to discover this tire has ... 5 ... tread ply's ... 2 Poly , 2 Steel & 1 Nylon .... with 2 poly sidewall plies .... The Utog is 520 so I'll see how long it lasts in a few yrs. ../... Mike :thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
520 is on the high side, however that isn't always the case for poor traction.... A few years back a Michelien tire also had a Utog that looked high but the tire had excellent WET traction .... and the ratings numbers ( 3 of 4 ) for this Riken are actually slightly better the RT43. ... I've seen folks here who have tires with a Utog of 800 +, and they seem to like them. Time will tell ....From experience all tires lose a lot of wet traction when they wear close to the wear bars, the DRY traction really won't be affected by Wear. Remember the highest traction is provide by a DRY SLICK tire .. Mike :thumbup:
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BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Good for you, that's the way I learned to do it years ago.... A few folks here have bought it also .... I guess we are going to be the TEST mules for these ....... Keep us informed about how it performs .... PS, I have the REAR tire and only plan to use 18-19 psi ..... Mike :thumbup:
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missouriboy
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Thanks, I'll hunt for that button the next time I try. I didn't see it before.
My Michelin isn't really worn out yet, it still has as much rubber above the wear bars as there is below the bars, and all the rain sipes are still fully evident. But my inspection and renewal is in July, so I thought I'd get ahead of that.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
With supply issues being what they are now ..... that's a good idea ..... Mike :thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
And tire rack is $119.99 with free shipping ....... Mike :thumbup:
I just bought a pair of tires from tire rack here in tucson. There was no problem getting them installed by them due to the rims being j rims. The manager stated there would not be a problem as long as they were j type rims. He did tell me they would not do the rear due to the amount of work,
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
WOW .... you lucked out :clap: ..... you encountered someone with a BRAIN ..... ( & Ball* ) It rare to find anyone with Both those qualities these days .... Mike :thumbup:
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