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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Hey guys so im at work right now and im trying to buy some tires for my rims because in a week im getting my license back and putting my car back on the road. I forgot that 2 of my tires are shot and hold no air so i need to buy new once asap. What i have is set of BSA 304 18 x 8.0 35 offset P.C.D 98-120. If anyone could help me out with what will fit this rim as far as tires go that would be great, also if you know where i can get cheap tires. Thanks
 
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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225/40/18 should work nicely. Tire Rack has pretty decent prices. I found what I wanted there then took that to Discount Tire and they matched the price. If you need cheaper than that check the classifieds here and on AZ or craigslist.
 
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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thanks a lot man great help
 
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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what McGov says. there's a place in Great Bend, PA that sells used tires. i just got a set with 60% left on them for $160. they had no more 225/40/18s after i bought mine though. also you might need to mix and match 2x2
 
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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What makes you think the tires the one thats not holding air? Thats almost never the reason to not hold air. 9/10 if there is no nail in the tire or hole from a nail or screw its the rim itself. Whether its a corroded bead, bent rim, or bad valve stem thats most likely why your leaking. I'm not saying your tires aren't bad idk the tread condition but you should know the rest of the story before you just throw on some new tires.
 
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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lol i wish i could show you the picture then you would laugh!
pretty much i guess my friend never heard of thing called alignment and drove till the ground ate through the tire and made a nice dime sized hole.
good news tho i found new tires for 50 bucks a piece and 60 bucks shipping for all for so im looking at about 260 bucks for all 4 brand new with a nice thread pattern.

https://www.discount-tires-2go.com/S...ShowLarge=True
 
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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lol wtf is this? where is the thread???
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...ires&sName=Car
 
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Emilgevor
lol wtf is this? where is the thread???
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...ires&sName=Car
Sears is weird dude
 
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:18 AM
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Its a semi slick, for wet track conditions.
 
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:18 AM
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The two lines help to maintain a straight line better in wet conditions.
 



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