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opiate · 05-11-2012, 09:36 AM

I know there is a thread about Goodyear, but does anyone on the inside know why they aren't making these tires? I have been waiting to buy some 35's and everytime the just roll the date they are due over to the next date in the near future. I called and the guy at Discount and he couldn't answer the question, he just says they aren't making them. WHY NOT?

Bustabizz · 05-11-2012, 09:48 AM

What size rim?

opiate · 05-11-2012, 11:57 AM

35/12.50/15

Avanteone · 05-11-2012, 11:59 AM

The availability is spotty, but they've been available for the most part. I've got two dozen 37's expected in this week, I've got one set of 33's sitting here and sold a set 35's last week.

edit: I'm talking MTR's.

71BRONCO71 · 05-11-2012, 12:14 PM

35x##.#x15 is getting rare. Those are the next size to probably be phased out.

Its such a shame...

Nelson · 05-11-2012, 12:36 PM

I couldn't get AT's from niether either, same story. 32/10.5/15 I thought I would try the Yokohoma. It on my son's Cheokee we are restoring.

lutzke21 · 05-13-2012, 12:15 PM

For the GY MTRs, I used tire rack, got all five delivered within three days (within the last week or so). 35x12.50R15s

montecarlo31 · 05-13-2012, 12:41 PM

For what it's worth I was dealing with our Michelin rep and he was showing me some interesting info...Michelin measures their productivity on "tonnage". They moved more "tonnage" of rubber last year then in their history even during the boom years. Get ready for rubber to go up at least 25% in the next 6 to 8 months.

TJBuck · 05-13-2012, 02:24 PM

PM Toymoto for tire info/deals

DirtyComanche · 05-13-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TJBuck

PM Toymoto for tire info/deals

Yup. He's got lots of stock. Always worth asking. Carries oddball stuff too.

Urban Wheeler · 05-13-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by montecarlo31

For what it's worth I was dealing with our Michelin rep and he was showing me some interesting info...Michelin measures their productivity on "tonnage". They moved more "tonnage" of rubber last year then in their history even during the boom years. Get ready for rubber to go up at least 25% in the next 6 to 8 months.

A lot of factors go into a tire's cost, including oil. (yes there is oil in the rubber) At the plant I work in they are trying to increase productivity and decrease scrap to keep costs down. I don't know about the tonnage part, I don't pay that much attention during the annual "state of the union" presentations.

montecarlo31 · 05-13-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Wheeler

A lot of factors go into a tire's cost, including oil. (yes there is oil in the rubber) At the plant I work in they are trying to increase productivity and decrease scrap to keep costs down. I don't know about the tonnage part, I don't pay that much attention during the annual "state of the union" presentations.

Oil only plays a slight role in the price sorry to say....the biggest issue is the lack of natural rubber (which is needed for the best tires). Good tires, Michelin, Goodyear, etc use higher blends of natural rubber vs synthetic which does not last as long or wear as well.

90% of my tire business is OTR and OTR plants have been at capacity for years now.

wheelerfreak · 05-13-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TJBuck

PM Toymoto for tire info/deals

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Originally Posted by DirtyComanche

Yup. He's got lots of stock. Always worth asking. Carries oddball stuff too.

You gotta mention his dog though. He'll give you a hell of a deal if you talk about his dog.

TJBuck · 05-13-2012, 06:20 PM

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You gotta mention his dog though. He'll give you a hell of a deal if you talk about his dog.

05-11-2012, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
opiate Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71159 Posts: 232	Goodyear and BFG tire availability I know there is a thread about Goodyear, but does anyone on the inside know why they aren't making these tires? I have been waiting to buy some 35's and everytime the just roll the date they are due over to the next date in the near future. I called and the guy at Discount and he couldn't answer the question, he just says they aren't making them. WHY NOT?

05-11-2012, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Avanteone Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5632 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 209	The availability is spotty, but they've been available for the most part. I've got two dozen 37's expected in this week, I've got one set of 33's sitting here and sold a set 35's last week. edit: I'm talking MTR's. __________________ pnwjeep.com Last edited by Avanteone; 05-11-2012 at 12:00 PM.

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71BRONCO71 Dent'n Soup Cans Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43526 Location: Ca Posts: 653	35x##.#x15 is getting rare. Those are the next size to probably be phased out. Its such a shame... __________________ N-06177...N-06178... and 63 more to go. KEEP OUR PUBLIC LANDS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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lutzke21 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 73897 Location: MO Posts: 72	For the GY MTRs, I used tire rack, got all five delivered within three days (within the last week or so). 35x12.50R15s __________________ -Scott '94 with a bunch of shit...

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05-11-2012, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bustabizz Wheeler Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72312 Location: Columbiana, OH 44408 Posts: 386	What size rim?

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opiate Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71159 Posts: 232	35/12.50/15

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Nelson Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4663 Location: Indiansprings, AL Posts: 55	I couldn't get AT's from niether either, same story. 32/10.5/15 I thought I would try the Yokohoma. It on my son's Cheokee we are restoring.

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montecarlo31 Certified E-Thug Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 117771 Location: Cypress, Tejas...wishing for FL Posts: 2,609	For what it's worth I was dealing with our Michelin rep and he was showing me some interesting info...Michelin measures their productivity on "tonnage". They moved more "tonnage" of rubber last year then in their history even during the boom years. Get ready for rubber to go up at least 25% in the next 6 to 8 months.

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TJBuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 125118 Location: New Bedford, Ma Posts: 80	PM Toymoto for tire info/deals