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Old 11-15-2005, 07:29 AM
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Default Never heard of these tires ... are they junk?
<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/195-65-15-DOUGLAS-XTRA-TRAC-LIKE-NEW-SET-OF-4-Tires_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ66473QQitemZ80132 52715QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/195-65-15-DOUGLAS-XTRA-TRAC-LIKE-NEW-SET-OF-4
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Old 11-15-2005, 07:33 AM
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no siping, - wouldn't expect good traction on ice/snow.
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Old 11-15-2005, 07:38 AM
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Default Alright so basically ... whats the best bang for the buck on new snow tires?
I want m3's or blizzaks but I don't want to spend 350 on tires plus balancing and what not and shipping.

Any other recommendations?
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2nd...*tracking thread* I want nice cheap snows, im juss gunna tear 'em up doin donuts..
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walmart's 15' steelies with 195/65/15 winters will work
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Yeah, they look like plain truck tires, not snow tires.
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I'm allset on wheels, i'm lookin for good bang for the buck tires.
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Default These are cheap. Firestone Winterforce 205/55/16 $62 each. Cheap shipping.
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http://www.tires-easy.com<ul><li><a href="http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/reifenbestellen.pl?typ=R-109654&amp;dsco=35">LINK</a></li></ul>
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Thanks but im lookin for 195/65/15 i'll take a peek on that site though thanks
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Default Might want to check this place also
<ul><li><a href="http://www.discounttiredirect.com">www.discounttiredirect .com</a></li></ul>
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