HELP! On the Road and need 2 tires!(East of Kansas City,Mo)

Eric · September 20, 2010, 01:37:47 PM

Well my run of bad luck this year continues....we are just east of Kansas city and I have a drive tire that is literally about to fall apart....Checked with a bunch locals to no prevail they all laughed and tried telling me 12r.22.5 aren't used anymore...I don't have $$$ for 2 new ones only used

any ideas or suggestions? is there another tire size that will fit on my rim? I just need to get the Nashville,Tn then parked again! I knew i needed new ones but some other issues have wiped out the budget...

Len Silva · September 20, 2010, 01:40:27 PM

I think you can use 11r's. Put them on the front and move your 12R's from the front to the rear. All four drive tires should match as closely as possible.

TomC · September 20, 2010, 01:43:32 PM

The metric version of the 12R-22.5 is the 315/80R-22.5. But it is a much more expensive tire. Those tire guys who say that the 12R-22.5 is not being used should stand up because they are mummbling. Good Luck, TomC

Eric · September 20, 2010, 01:48:02 PM

My front has metrics on it now

could i move those to the back and but something else on the front?

robertglines1 · September 20, 2010, 02:44:58 PM

can't tell you to do that but sounds like you have a plan...do you know your front axle weight?.just make sure the tires you put there will carry that weight

Eric · September 20, 2010, 05:46:42 PM

Well Luck turns out! I found the local "Jack of all trades" and he just happened to know where a set of 2 matching "09" date stamp tires!!! Still had the little "nubbies" on em too! $200 and I found my tires Kumho's but hey for the cost!

Melbo · September 20, 2010, 05:50:14 PM

I like it when a story has a happy ending --- CONGRATULATIONS

Melbo

longjohn · September 20, 2010, 05:59:26 PM

Quote from: ekhedge on September 20, 2010, 05:46:42 PM
Well Luck turns out! I found the local "Jack of all trades" and he just happened to know where a set of 2 matching "09" date stamp tires!!! Still had the little "nubbies" on em too! $200 and I found my tires Kumho's but hey for the cost!

Maybe post his info so other members can support his efforts in the future. congrats its nice to have a happy spot at the end of the day,now you can keep on busin

John316 · September 20, 2010, 07:48:56 PM

Ek,

I am sorry I am not home right now. If I was, I would have gotten you on the road again. What specific town were you in? You weren't too far from my house.

God bless,

John