Thread: Stupid Tire Stores

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I went to two of my local tire stores to see what options I have for tires/wheels. I have a nice set of 16's I'm thinking of using but wanted to see what sizes/styles were avaialble.

The first store wanted to buy/trade/steal my wheels and sell me a whole new/used set and never did give me the info I was after. I got tired of the hustle and left.

The second store was worse. I told them what I was doing and that I needed to make a decision on tire size so I could locate my cab on the frame.

He kept telling me that my wheels wouldn't work and that big tires wouldn't fit on the back of my Courier, I explaind to him that it was basicly a fenderless hot rod and it didn't matter.

He insisted on going to his computer to verify and told me that there was no way big 'n littles would work on my courier.

I assured him it was being custom built and that I would make it fit. His response was "why dont you get the truck mobile and bring it in and we'll see what we can find to fit it".

I explained again that I could not mount the body or setup the suspension without knowing what tire sizes I would be using.

Then I was asked "well what size do you want" , I replied "what's available for my sixteens" , his response was "I really couldn't tell you unless unless you bring the truck in".

I explained again that the truck was in pieces about the size of the waiting room chairs and that I needed tires before I could put it back together. I was then told that everyone else builds the car, brings it in and then they figure something out "that is the proper way to do it and make sure there aren't any problems".

I nearly tipped the display rack over on his thick head !!!!

Anyone out there have a recomendation for tire sizes on my truck ? My rims are 16x8 I want a lower profile up front / taller in the back and they must be radials. My avitar should give you a the basic idea.

Apparently the two Major Big Chain stores I went to don't have a clue unless they are looking up a set of 20" rims on the computer for a new SUV.