Down grade from 19" to 18" wheels ?
8/15/12 | 11:29 AM
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8/15/12 | 12:56 PM
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The poorer selection and higher price for tires is why I went out of my way to not get 19s, even though I really liked the wheel style (V6 PP). Whatever selection you have in the U.S., multiply it by about 1/4 and up the price by 1/2 in Canada...
Often places here won't even install one new tire, they'll insist on pairs only, depending on "old" paired tire's condition and whether the new one is an *exact* match. Of course we know you should make pairs match, but I'm talking sometimes not having a choice and a blown 19" tire might get VERY expensive, here. Our roads are not in the greatest condition, and a little more rubber/air between rim and road won't hurt.
Often places here won't even install one new tire, they'll insist on pairs only, depending on "old" paired tire's condition and whether the new one is an *exact* match. Of course we know you should make pairs match, but I'm talking sometimes not having a choice and a blown 19" tire might get VERY expensive, here. Our roads are not in the greatest condition, and a little more rubber/air between rim and road won't hurt.
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8/15/12 | 03:04 PM
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For deep and persistent snow, I'd get winter tires, however.
8/15/12 | 03:49 PM
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You are correct but the problem is you will not find any on the shelf, I went to 4 Major name tire places in my area and not one of them carried tires for the Prem 19" wheels so that was more of a reason for me.
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8/15/12 | 05:30 PM
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8/15/12 | 07:24 PM
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I went to 5 major tires dealers in my area and NO ONE stocks 245/45/19" tires witch really sucks. If you were to blow out a tire you would be riding on your spare until you could order and have one shipped in. Oh yah 18' and 20's were not a problem in stock at all 5 places I went to.
Also, as stated, TireRack.com is a great option, especially for you, as they have one of their three warehouses in Shreveport, which means you have 46 tire options available to you at 1-day away, and they even offer delivery straight to some local installation centers to keep you from having to tote them in your car.
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8/15/12 | 07:47 PM
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Also, as stated, TireRack.com is a great option, especially for you, as they have one of their three warehouses in Shreveport, which means you have 46 tire options available to you at 1-day away, and they even offer delivery straight to some local installation centers to keep you from having to tote them in your car.
Also, if the local tire dealers don't have them in stock, it doesn't mean they can't get them.
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