Post by: Naches Sportsman on September 04, 2012, 06:23:53 PM
What is the best place to go
6 ply or 4 ply for my ford ranger
thanks.
Post by: whacker1 on September 04, 2012, 06:24:55 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 04, 2012, 06:37:17 PM
If no luck there check and see if there are any used tire stores in Yakima.
I have bought quite a few tires off craigslist and also from used tire stores. I refuse to pay new tire prices for tires on my '88 Bronco II and our '97 Toyota Corolla.
Just a few days ago I got 4 snow tires (non-studded) for our Corolla for $140, on wheels, balanced and ready to go.
I think 6 ply would be best but I think you could get by fine with 4 ply tires, depending on the tire. Rangers aren't that heavy so you definitely don't need 8 ply.
Post by: JBar on September 04, 2012, 06:39:28 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 04, 2012, 06:52:24 PM
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/3248289876.html (http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/3248289876.html)
Post by: Rick on September 04, 2012, 07:36:09 PM
8ply if you can afford to do so. with 4 ply you will be fixing flats at some point.
Bias ply tires had the old 4,6,8,10 ply construction,where the tire actually had that many layers of material. More layers ment more puncture resistance.
Radials aren't constructed the same way and carry a ply equivalency rating. A "D" rated radial (8 ply equivalent) won't have any more puncture resistance than a 6 ply "C" rated radial.
In his case there is absolutely no reason to go any more than a "C" rated tire.
Post by: Rick on September 04, 2012, 07:46:57 PM
Les Schwab on 1st is trying to sell me car tires when I have a truck :bash:.
By "trying to sell me car tires" I'm guessing they're showing you "P" or passenger rated tires?
That doesn't necessarily mean the tires are made for a car. That just means they won't have the load carrying capacity of a "C" (6ply rating) LT tire.
Unless you're always hauling heavy loads (not likely with a Ranger) or towing frequently where a "C" rated LT tire would be beneficial,I'd be tempted to stick with a 4 ply tire.
As far as Les Schwab,unless it was an emergency,I wouldn't buy tires from them. They're generally 25-30% more than a place like Discount Tire or Costco.
Post by: Wazukie on September 04, 2012, 08:20:23 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on September 04, 2012, 08:26:00 PM
Post by: sirfunkeybut on September 04, 2012, 08:26:35 PM
Post by: Raul Duke on September 04, 2012, 09:06:22 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on September 05, 2012, 08:49:20 AM
Post by: bobcat on September 05, 2012, 09:36:11 PM
This isn't in Yakima but just an example of the kind of deals you can get:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/3248289876.html (http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/3248289876.html)
Anyone buy these tires yet? Boy I am tempted. They would be great on my Bronco II.
Post by: adamR on September 06, 2012, 04:45:38 AM
Go to Costco and get some BFG A/T's, *censored* tire and best price in the area.
I agree if you or your mom have a costco card, scratch that it's worth paying for the costco card just to buy tires. You will NOT find better prices on BFG tires and the quality is second to none.
You could go to costco and buy a membership and tires and you will still save money.
Post by: Slenk on September 06, 2012, 04:59:20 AM
franks tire in selah is pretty good, kenny is pretty forgiving when working with a budget. Just ask if he has any used ones, at the very least he can usually get some pretty fast. Hes been a family friend for a while and he was able to get me some for less than 150 for my ranger.
+2
Kenny will take good care of you. Without ripping you off.