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| | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | I found a set of brand new 8R22.5's. They are Westlake brand model CR970 Highway tread. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/fclaridge/CR970.jpg?t=1268791655They are an imported Chinese tire, but the right size. Here is what my tire guy told me today: I have found six 8R22.5 Westlake CR970's. They are about 120 days out and cost 224.91 each with $20.00 FET plus tax and state fee. For all six mounted, new stems and tax in is $1627.15. I would need half up front to order. I'm sorry it took this long to get back to you. I have to make the order as soon as possible to get them in the next container load. So given the price and a 4 month wait I am now trying to decide if 9R22.5's would be a wiser decision in case of future repairs or blowouts requiring a new tire. The 9's are a common enough tire and not much more in price I think. 2 days away rather than 120. So torn on what I should do. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 113 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 113 | Wow, 120 days...........In that you are going for that hotrod look anyway, I'd have to vote for the fatties(so long as they would fit). | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | Yea, so I am really debating that issue. I may just get the 9's. The extra little bit they may run will probably save me headaches in the future. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | Oh hey KC, looking at your photobucket page...what is that motorcycle? Pretty cool looking. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 113 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 113 | It's a homebrew 1929 Indian 101 DT (Trike). I figure when I get too old to hold up a two wheeler it will come in handy. That is of course, if I can find/make the rest of the parts by then. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | I'd go with the 9R22.5 tires.
The price you got for no name imported tires is the same as I last got for big name imported for straight tread fronts and some pretty aggressive rears.
The 9R22.5 are quite common and have a number of different tread patterns available as well as different (some better)manufacturers.
The tires I'm running now are good used Michelins found on craigslist for very cheap. Take a look on craigslist, you may find a similar deal.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | Following your advice and going with 9's. I almost had a set of 6 out of Vegas for $600. So will keep looking.
Thanks for the help guys. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Wouldn't hurt to check that 38" or so tires fit under your sheet metal, just thought about that.
If so then continue on as planned.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | I just put a wheel that already had a 9R22.5 on it on the bus up front. So far it looks like there is plenty of room. Will need to wait to get the full set of tires to put the rest on. Hopefully in a couple weeks if i find some. | | |
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