Info needed: New TIRES

[rob love]

Hard to argue with a lot of that math. I had a quick look on ebay, and the other tire brand available is speedway. They are $105 USD each shipped to anywhere in the US. That makes the math a little more favorable.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-NEW-Milit...H6D:rk:18:pf:0


https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-Milit...H6D:rk:20:pf:0

[Bob Carriere]

Hawkesbury quote of $200 does not include the same HST of 13%

shipping is still $180 Cdn

Rob's findings are even more attractive.

[Les Kovacs]

Hi Guys,

Firstly...again, thanks for all the input. Secondly, Sylmar tire in Hawksbury, Ontario on the Quebec border is $200/tire and $45 each for delivery. Thirdly, the US for me is out of the question....for tires at least and fourthly, all local Canadian deals have no tires with the exception of Willy's Acres (25 minutes from my house)but they have screwed me on a 42' MB that I wanted to have restored....thank God I got my money back.

Regards to all,

lesk

[David Herbert]

If they screwed you but are the best deal, get a mate to buy from them so as not to let them gloat and you can feel smug that you got the best deal at their expense !

David

[chris vickery]

Have you tried Brian Asbury for tires?

[r.morrison]

Gentlemen.....just getting back on my feet from a serious month's long bout with the flu. In my experience with the tire issue, I am going to have to throw my hat in with Rob Love. Summit is your best deal..... if you live in Vancouver. Free shipping to any US point from here is about a 45 minute drive there and 45 minutes back for me Crossing over is another story or coming back is another. I have been 2 1/2 hours for a $100.00 (non military) part. I have bought all my tires off of Summit because of the free USA shipping. Here in British Columbia, we are only charged GST (5%) on the product only..... Not on the shipping.
However, all points put forward are very valid, just depends on the individual. Chris's point about time is money/or how far will you go to save $12.00 .....well that's up to you. I know people here who would walk to the North Pole and back for that 12 bucks. To me ...it's the price of going to the dance! I don't have a lot of spare time, so I have to make the most. My shop (hanger) is 45 minutes from where I live in Vancouver and 45 minutes back home. So going over to the USA to buy tires or military parts is beneficial if you keep it under the $250.00 level. Delivered directly to Canada, as Chris says, you have to re mortgage the house!
Mr Carriere's way of doing it (BULK) is a very good way if you can get everyone to agree and shop the price. Tough one to sometimes sell on this forum!
And as for "Speedway" Tires Rob, from what I have read on them, they are not DOT rated. Have an accident with those puppies on and you can kiss your insurance and ass "goodbye"!
Anyhow, that's just my 2 cents on the subject and as said....good points all around.

cheers Robert

[rob love]

Originally Posted by r.morrison

And as for "Speedway" Tires Rob, from what I have read on them, they are not DOT rated. Have an accident with those puppies on and you can kiss your insurance and ass "goodbye"!

Didn't know about the lack of DOT rating. I believe they are made in India....doubt DOT applies there. Besides the insurance thing, Customs can also refuse to let them in if they aren't DOT approved. You could always say they are for the front tires on the tractor.