Who here knows about heavy truck tires?

[Skillet]

Our Class 6 delivery truck (Kenworth) needs a steer tire in the Lynnwood / Everett area.  Size 295/75 R 22.5, has Bridgestones on it now.

First tires I've had to buy for this rig.  Anybody have some suggestions on what I should look for, and look out for?  First quote I got was much higher than I expected at a total of $1200 for a pair... included some sort of powder or fluid they put in the tire and claim it auto-balances the tire.  First I've heard of that.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts -

[Knocker of rocks]

I bet York Transport knows a thing or two

[kenzmad]

I used The Tire Guy out of Enumclaw. 253-682-7705
He is a mobile outfit. Not sure how far he goes but give them a call.

[Skillet]

I used The Tire Guy out of Enumclaw. 253-682-7705
He is a mobile outfit. Not sure how far he goes but give them a call.

Thanks for the heads-up.  If I don't find something a little more local, I'll give him a ring.

[Buckmark]

I think special T can help you out, he is in skagit i think..

[fillthefreezer]

tire guy is a good dude, but thats a little far north for him.
the powder they quoted you is probably equal, and it does work. they shouldnt charge you more than $25 per bag and if youre realy cheap, go to 6 roblees and buy yourself a couple bags, for ~$10.
steer tires are spendy. and the kind you want depends on the kind of driving the truck does. bridestone makes a quality tire. as does michelin, goodyear, etc. plenty of cheaper options if youre tight on cash.
that price sounds a little high but tire pricing is based on volume.

[Skillet]

I think special T can help you out, he is in skagit i think..

Good call - Special T got me in touch with a good source.  Getting new tires on Tuesday.

Thanks man!

tire guy is a good dude, but thats a little far north for him.
the powder they quoted you is probably equal, and it does work. they shouldnt charge you more than $25 per bag and if youre realy cheap, go to 6 roblees and buy yourself a couple bags, for ~$10.
steer tires are spendy. and the kind you want depends on the kind of driving the truck does. bridestone makes a quality tire. as does michelin, goodyear, etc. plenty of cheaper options if youre tight on cash.
that price sounds a little high but tire pricing is based on volume.

Good points, and I've found you are spot on.  I buy two tires every four years... not a volume buyer by any stretch.

[jackmaster]

try TDS they do all are big tires and they come to you, and are always competative when it comes to price

[CAMPMEAT]

Our Class 6 delivery truck (Kenworth) needs a steer tire in the Lynnwood / Everett area.  Size 295/75 R 22.5, has Bridgestones on it now.

First tires I've had to buy for this rig.  Anybody have some suggestions on what I should look for, and look out for?  First quote I got was much higher than I expected at a total of $1200 for a pair... included some sort of powder or fluid they put in the tire and claim it auto-balances the tire.  First I've heard of that.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts -

Do not waste your money on the equal powder crap. I had trucks for 10 years and the stuff doesn't work like they say it should.

I ran Kuhmo, Hankook steer tires on my trucks as well as drive tires. They were great tires and a lot less money than the Bridgestone, Toyo type name brands. I just called my tire guy and asked what he quotes: $1000 for Kelly steer tires mounted out the door. There are huge markups in tires.

[rasbo]

dont get them we tried them on the they suck big time,the sand pooled and made the trucks front end all messed up