Wanted: Cmp tires

[Grant Bowker]

Specialty Tires of America is a manufacturer and as far as I know doesn't sell direct. http://www.stausaonline.com/ They sell through many of the restoration and speed equipment suppliers.

I also bought my 10.50x16s from Wallace Wade http://www.wallacewade.com/ although the website seems down at the moment.
https://www.cokertire.com/tires/styl...and-truck.html (Coker may suggest that tires made by STA are "Coker" tires)
https://www.universaltire.com/truck-.../military.html
http://www.lucasclassictires.com/Mil...k-Tires_c6.htm
http://www.summitracing.com/int/sear...illocation=int
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...=military+tire
and probably many more. Pricing and shipping price/policy can vary considerably, research for your needs and location is suggested.

I installed my own 10.50x16 tires and am by no means an expert tire installer.

[rob love]

I generally use summit racing as their shipping is either included or very very reasonable (like maybe $25 a tire tops). That is, of course, to your nearest border outlet.

[Lynn Eades]

Well Rob, things from Summit racing are very expensive freight wise, when it comes in this direction.
Just my opinion.

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Well Rob, things from Summit racing are very expensive freight wise, when it comes in this direction.
Just my opinion.

Lynn
I find that as soon as you try and ship anything across borders, the shipping gets atrocious. So I have no doubt that trying to ship a tire from North America to your location is going to be crazy. The same deal goes here. To try and ship tires from the US to Canada can cost as much or more than the tire itself. But having things shipped in the US and picking them up in the US provides massive savings.Mind you, our dollar has taken a nosedive as of late, so the trips to the border have been fewer these days.

[Jack Innes]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Well Rob, things from Summit racing are very expensive freight wise, when it comes in this direction.
Just my opinion.

Lynn,

Are you aware of Russell Holden in NSW? He is a lot closer to you & deals in parts & tires - tyres by the time they get there.
He often organises a container out of California to Au. & offers to move parts, etc. for other collectors - (mostly early Cadillac) I have had several pleasant dealings with him. He probably has a good way of shipping from Au. to NZ.

Russell & Chris Holden
Old World Lamps & Tyres
www.Oldworldlamps.net
PO Box 786 Mudgee, NSW, 2850
h 0422 219 911
International 61 422 219 911

[Lynn Eades]

Thank you Jack. useful info and even better when it comes recommended.

[motto]

I imported six 9.00 - 16 STA ND bar tread tyres from Wallace Wade in Texas about 3 years ago when the exchange rate was good. I thought the AUS$700 cost to airfreight them to Melbourne wasn't too bad but what I hadn't counted on were the charges at this end. All told it took another AUS$500 and two 120km round trips to the airport before I got possession and it could easily have been worse if I hadn't been retired Qantas staff. Some kind assistance from customs people also helped but when it was all over each tyre had cost a little over AUS$400.

A few months later I got another six tyres from Summit Racing but had them sent to a friend of a friend who was loading an Australian bound shipping container in LA. That shipment worked out at around AUS$300 each by the time I got them home.

It may be worth your while to talk to Nigel Ward of Military Vehicle Spares in Brisbane as he stocks Indian made tyres in the size you want. Speedway is the brand I've seen and they seem to be ok. Getting them to NZ may be an issue though.
HTH

David

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by motto

I imported six 9.00 - 16 STA ND bar tread tyres from Wallace Wade in Texas about 3 years ago when the exchange rate was good. I thought the AUS$700 cost to airfreight them to Melbourne wasn't too bad but what I hadn't counted on were the charges at this end. All told it took another AUS$500 and two 120km round trips to the airport before I got possession and it could easily have been worse if I hadn't been retired Qantas staff. Some kind assistance from customs people also helped but when it was all over each tyre had cost a little over AUS$400.

A few months later I got another six tyres from Summit Racing but had them sent to a friend of a friend who was loading an Australian bound shipping container in LA. That shipment worked out at around AUS$300 each by the time I got them home.

It may be worth your while to talk to Nigel Ward of Military Vehicle Spares in Brisbane as he stocks Indian made tyres in the size you want. Speedway is the brand I've seen and they seem to be ok. Getting them to NZ may be an issue though.
HTH

David

Just curious, what were the extra $500 charges for. Just regular import fees or something specific to the tyres?