View Full Version : where do i get 165/? /15 tires
84HOtransam
07-25-2005, 03:00 PM
local tire shop cant get them...where to next?
PA_GregSS
07-25-2005, 03:03 PM
If you ever venture over to CamaroZ28.com, Discount Tire Direct is a sponsor and there is a contact you can call. I've bought several sets of Nittos this way and they are usually about $10 less than what is advertised on their website.
Here's his info:
Chris
www.discounttiredirect.com
1-800-707-8473 ext 418
coverley@discounttireco.com
Tru2Chevy
07-25-2005, 03:22 PM
I'm surprised your local shop can't get them....
Swing into the local PepBoys and see what they have for ya.
- Justin
foff667
07-25-2005, 04:18 PM
I'm surprised your local shop can't get them....
Swing into the local PepBoys and see what they have for ya.
- Justin
pep boys...thats where i got my skinnies I mean 165 r 15's hehe
12secondv6
07-25-2005, 06:13 PM
Tirerack for me :)
BigAls87Z28
07-25-2005, 07:14 PM
Ok..pet peeve time..
In a modern tire, there are 3 numbers people...THREE NUMBERS!! Not R15, not 1..95.
A tire size would look like 205/65R15. You need all three numbers.
First number is section width in millimeters. so thats 205 mm.
2nd number is aspect ratio, or % of section width. That gives you the size of the sidewall.
R stands for radial tire. If your tire oes not have an R on it, it is not a radial tire.
last number is the rim size. In this case, this rim is 15 inches.
So, if you would so kindly tell me the 3 numbers I need to know, and I can check stock. 165's are hard to come by because they are not a popular, or a tire in production anymore really. Good luck finding a tire with a 165 section width and 15 inch diameter rim. I dont even know if I would have a 175/80r15. Your best bet is a 185/75r15 if you can find it. I will check stock later.
84HOtransam
07-25-2005, 07:36 PM
Ok..pet peeve time..
In a modern tire, there are 3 numbers people...THREE NUMBERS!! Not R15, not 1..95.
A tire size would look like 205/65R15. You need all three numbers.
First number is section width in millimeters. so thats 205 mm.
2nd number is aspect ratio, or % of section width. That gives you the size of the sidewall.
R stands for radial tire. If your tire oes not have an R on it, it is not a radial tire.
last number is the rim size. In this case, this rim is 15 inches.
So, if you would so kindly tell me the 3 numbers I need to know, and I can check stock. 165's are hard to come by because they are not a popular, or a tire in production anymore really. Good luck finding a tire with a 165 section width and 15 inch diameter rim. I dont even know if I would have a 175/80r15. Your best bet is a 185/75r15 if you can find it. I will check stock later.
im sorry..i knew what the three numbers stood for...i always thought r meant rim...thanks for clearing it up...im looking for 165/15 tires..they have no aspect ratio...
BigAls87Z28
07-25-2005, 07:47 PM
that must be a speical race tire, because there is no such thing as "no aspect ratio" on a modern, p-metric tire.
foff667
07-25-2005, 07:53 PM
yah i think they are like 165/75/15 or something...i'll take a look at mine tomorrow.
Tru2Chevy
07-25-2005, 09:29 PM
that must be a speical race tire, because there is no such thing as "no aspect ratio" on a modern, p-metric tire.
They are oddball tires.....only made for VW Bugs and skinnies :)
Tell most local shops you need a 165R15, and they know what you're talking about ;)
There is no aspect ratio printed on the side of craig's tires...just says 165R15
- Justin
12secondv6
07-25-2005, 10:23 PM
Justin is correct.
165 R 15 AKA VW tire :)
But.... 165 80 R15 would be a size you can look at. I run that on the bird :)
84HOtransam
07-25-2005, 10:50 PM
Justin is correct.
165 R 15 AKA VW tire :)
But.... 165 80 R15 would be a size you can look at. I run that on the bird :)
thanks...ill call up shops tomorrow
12secondv6
07-25-2005, 11:39 PM
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Power+Star+758&partnum=68TR5758&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=0
Cheaper than I got mine!!!!
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