November 7, 200916 yr Hello! Just curious if anyone knows some make/model tires to keep my eye out for. I'm looking to just replace the tires on my stock rims (175/70/R13 - 1990 Loyale) but want to get the toughest tread I can find. I drive alot on paved roads as well, but the reason I want them is for logging roads with potholes, sharp rocks, etc. What sizes can I look for and which models? Thanks!! `TJ.
November 7, 200916 yr No one really makes a "tough" 13" tire unless maybe in the ATV world. 13" is way out of date and the most you will find is maybe an agressive snow tire. Even then, they won't be more than a 2 ply sidewall though. If you want serious tires you are going to have to move into ATV tires (not street legal) or go with like a 15" rim and get some Interco's (some lift generally advisable). GD
November 7, 200916 yr studded tires.....pull the studs...... not tough..but as offroad as you're gonna get in 13's
November 7, 200916 yr I just got these... I don't know what you mean by "tough", but some of the other users on this board said they were decent. I think they made my car look alot better and they have aggressive tread for logging roads and stuff. Driving home with them on the freeway for 30 miles, it rode smoother than my old tires did, but they make a little bit more noise due to the more aggressive tread. My 2 cents.
November 7, 200916 yr Author Yea! Those last ones wouldn't be to bad. I'll try looking for some of them. Sounds like they were a little tough to find? I know I'm not going to get anything truly off-road but I just don't want some summer tire. Those appear to have fairly thick and deep treads.
November 7, 200916 yr Author I was just thinkin.. do you plan to drive with them in summer too? Will they wear out real quick? So frustrating to figure out. I do lots of logging road driving in both summer and winter...but of course you're on pavement all the rest of the time. What the hell is the right compromise?
November 7, 200916 yr The comprimise: Two vehicles. One for fun, and one for a DD. The money you save in fuel and tires will pay for the extra vehicle. Plus you have a "nice" car for when you want to take the woman to dinner vs. a muddy wreck of a vehicle that makes you look like a hillbilly. GD
November 8, 200916 yr Author Think I've found some 175/70/R13 winter snow tires. Do they fair well on gravel and rocky roads? Just curious if snow tires, even with their bigger treads, might be too soft.
November 8, 200916 yr The comprimise: Two vehicles. One for fun, and one for a DD. The money you save in fuel and tires will pay for the extra vehicle. Plus you have a "nice" car for when you want to take the woman to dinner vs. a muddy wreck of a vehicle that makes you look like a hillbilly. GD I prefer to look like a hick, Chicks dig lifted Subarus! It stands out from the croud of little sporty crap cars. -Tom
November 8, 200916 yr Get a second set of wheels to mount up some snow tires. When winter rolls around, bolt on the snow tires, in summer, bolt on the summer tires.
November 8, 200916 yr I was just thinkin.. do you plan to drive with them in summer too? Will they wear out real quick? So frustrating to figure out. I do lots of logging road driving in both summer and winter...but of course you're on pavement all the rest of the time. What the hell is the right compromise? I plan on rock'in 'em all year round So far I like them. I haven't driven a bunch on them, but I like the look. They are les schwab signet winter trax. The comprimise: Two vehicles. One for fun, and one for a DD. The money you save in fuel and tires will pay for the extra vehicle. Plus you have a "nice" car for when you want to take the woman to dinner vs. a muddy wreck of a vehicle that makes you look like a hillbilly. GD That would ultimately be the best choice, and oh so true, especially with these cars If you can wait, you will find the size tire that you want. It took me a couple of weeks, but I am sure that you will be able to find something. I am glad that I waited and looked for the 185/80/13's, they look much better on the car.
November 8, 200916 yr The comprimise: Two vehicles. One for fun, and one for a DD. The money you save in fuel and tires will pay for the extra vehicle. Plus you have a "nice" car for when you want to take the woman to dinner vs. a muddy wreck of a vehicle that makes you look like a hillbilly. GD NAAAA, I have taken girls out in my camo baja bug on dates when my 03 powerstroke truck sat at home. I love taken girls on first dates in beatup rigs...it's more fun...plus they dont expect too much from you. hahahaha:lol:
November 8, 200916 yr NAAAA, I have taken girls out in my camo baja bug on dates when my 03 powerstroke truck sat at home. I love taken girls on first dates in beatup rigs...it's more fun...plus they dont expect too much from you. hahahaha:lol: LOL, oh how very true Good times...
November 8, 200916 yr Depends on the woman I suppose. Mine drive's an '86 sedan with a Weber so she doesn't expect a lot I guess. GD Edited November 8, 200916 yr by GeneralDisorder
November 8, 200916 yr Depends on the woman I suppose. Mine drive's an '86 sedan with a Weber so she doesn't expect a lot I guess. GD Lucky dog.
November 8, 200916 yr To bad its not 1982. You could get a set of these in a 25x7.50-13 Edited November 8, 200916 yr by mudduck
November 9, 200916 yr http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl ...they have the 175 and 185...I don't know why the site now comes up in German...they do have an American english language site .. tires-easy.com Edited November 9, 200916 yr by Petersubaru
November 9, 200916 yr Lucky dog. I know - and she's 5 years my junior and HOT too! I don't know how I do it..... truely I don't GD
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