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I found a set of 265-75-R16E Michelin LTX M/S tires in my local paper. I called around today to the few tire stores that were open today but since it's Sunday, no one could get me a price on LTX Michelins for some reason.

The guy with the used set wanted $300 for them which included a set of 16" Chevy 6 lug rims that are on the tires. I went and looked at them and bought them for $280, they look to have about %90 tread left with no cuts or tears on the tires. I figure I can get around $30 for the chevy rims for scrap aluminum if they aren't worth anything to a tire guy.

Is $280 with chevy alums a decent price for a these tires? Michelin LTX M/S 265-75-R16E (3,415lbs rating). I bought them and hope it wasn't a mistake. :)

If they really are 90%, thats a pretty damn good price.

They look really good, I would guess 90%. THe story on them is the original owner of the Chevy they came off of put the tires on to help out selling it and a the guy that bought the truck pulled the Michelins off shortly after the purchase in favor of some X Terrains and Eagle knock off Stone Crushers.

Are you sure that they are "E" rated if they are OEM tires on 6 lug rims? Good price either way.

Are you sure that they are "E" rated if they are OEM tires on 6 lug rims? Good price either way. They aren't OEM tires, they came off of a '94 Chevy and the owner bought them right before he sold the truck to help resale. They are 3,415lbs @ 80psi. waytogo

Cool!waytogo

Are you sure that they are "E" rated if they are OEM tires on 6 lug rims? Good price either way.

I'm pretty sure that is what is coming on my new Ram, I'll know next week for sure. (but 17" flavor)

Good catch, Bobby.waytogo

Thanks guys. I called yesterday and was able to get a qoute on the same tire new...Big O tires wanted $195 and that included mounting and balancing, per tire. I figured out today that I spent $82.50 per tire after having them mounted and balanced yesterday. Plus I still have the Chevy alum. rims that came with them to take to scrap, which should catch a fair price with what metal is worth currently.

On another note, these LTX M/S's seem to ride a little better than my worn down A/S's. Is that just from the age difference of the tires? Both sets were at the same PSI.

What no pics???

When you comming over for some free gas?

What no pics???

When you comming over for some free gas? Anytime!

I am booked after work today, maby this weekend or Friday night we can hook up. You can just take that bucket I have the gas in if you want to. I should have just told you to take it that night..oh well
Talk at ya later
PS I was on the phone when you called, I talk on the phone all day at work, well I talk and type:pimp:

Sounds good. waytogo

What no pics???

Got some pics!:D
http://towrig.com/photos/data/2/48Michelin_LTX_MS.JPG
http://towrig.com/photos/data/2/48driver_side_corner_shot.JPG

Smoking deal on the tireswaytogo waytogo , last time I put new rubber on the Dodge cost me 600.00 mounted and balance at Sams, best price I could find for BFG Comp TA's with road hazard and lifetime rotating and balancing.:mad:

They hate me when I come in at every 6000 miles. With the fancy Alcoas they have to dismount and mount each time.

Oh well, I asked before I paid.

Rob

$600 isn't bad for six tires...waytogo