The difficulty in getting 16.5" tires was another reason I went with Alcoa's.
Try calling Costco's tire department even if you're not a member. You might
find that it's worth joining Costco for what you might save on the tires. My
membership to Sam's was due for a renewal and I ended up joining Costco instead
to save the $$ on the tires. Costco was less expensive then Sam's Club by more
then the amount of the membership. Wal-Mart also seems to have good prices on
tires around here and you know there is a Wal-Mart by the Silverdome.
Good luck, I hope you get new tires before next Tuesday. You don't want to
miss the rally at Gilbert's because I understand that Tim Brown will be showing
us all how to replace air bags.
> Thanks for all the quick replies to my dilemma.
>
> It seems unlikely the Bridgestones will come in any time soon given the
> difficulties of others in obtaining them. Checked out the Tire Rack site
> and the Michelin XPS Rib *is* available in 16.5 at $146 each (ouch!) as
> opposed to $123 each for the Bridgestone R260's when I checked pricing
> there a couple months ago. They didn't have any Bridegestones at this time
> either. There just isn't a whole lot of choices for E rated all-steel
> radials in 8.75R16.5 out here, sigh.
>
> Much as I lust after Alcoas, I just can't justify the expense right now.
> So I guess I'll shop around (reluctantly) locally for the Michelins
> tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be able to find some and won't get gouged too
> badly....
>
> Regards,
> Ritch
> 76 Birch
Try calling Costco's tire department even if you're not a member. You might
find that it's worth joining Costco for what you might save on the tires. My
membership to Sam's was due for a renewal and I ended up joining Costco instead
to save the $$ on the tires. Costco was less expensive then Sam's Club by more
then the amount of the membership. Wal-Mart also seems to have good prices on
tires around here and you know there is a Wal-Mart by the Silverdome.
Good luck, I hope you get new tires before next Tuesday. You don't want to
miss the rally at Gilbert's because I understand that Tim Brown will be showing
us all how to replace air bags.
> Thanks for all the quick replies to my dilemma.
>
> It seems unlikely the Bridgestones will come in any time soon given the
> difficulties of others in obtaining them. Checked out the Tire Rack site
> and the Michelin XPS Rib *is* available in 16.5 at $146 each (ouch!) as
> opposed to $123 each for the Bridgestone R260's when I checked pricing
> there a couple months ago. They didn't have any Bridegestones at this time
> either. There just isn't a whole lot of choices for E rated all-steel
> radials in 8.75R16.5 out here, sigh.
>
> Much as I lust after Alcoas, I just can't justify the expense right now.
> So I guess I'll shop around (reluctantly) locally for the Michelins
> tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be able to find some and won't get gouged too
> badly....
>
> Regards,
> Ritch
> 76 Birch
