CarDemon
September 26th, 2002, 03:57 PM
In the Projects of Bramledesh some of us live from cheque to cheque and still sell the prod. hand to hand as da man still oppresses us. So I went out to scout some individual pricing structures on winter tires.
First of all I think that the 15 steelies @ AVANTE for $35.00/pc is the best if I'm correct. If not, somebody posted $40.00/pc and then that is the next best. Don't even think about WalMart who want $47.97/pc.
The Dimensions of 195/55/15's are RARE as hell but the 195/60/15's are COMMON and will throw of the speedometer OFF SLIGHTLY and will fit in the stock P5 wheel wells ok for those of us who didn't have Al QUEIDA or TRIAD $$$ to lower our suspensions.
So here are my tire finding sizes for 195/60/15's..,
WALMART
Wintermark MagnaGrip HT $75.98+tax
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CDN TIRE
Nordic IceTrac $90.99+tax
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REALS METRO TIRE (Bramalea 157 East Dr.)
Cavalier WinterKings $95.00+tax
Cooper SnowMarks $89.00+tax
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TIRE WORLD (Bramalea Steeles& Melanie Dr.)
Cooper SnowMarks $89.00+tax
Cavalier$95.00+tax
Cooper WeatherMaster$89.00+tax
FireStone WinterFires$96.00+tax
Take note that I was told by 2 of the independent chains that the CAVALIER is a great winter tire and is a BFG/Michelin 'Off Brand' with the basic same tread design but a different stamp and a slightly thinner sidewall, but that is what the money gets you.
The Cooper SnowMarks are the same as the WalMart Brand and a MotoMaster with different Stampings.I'm not too sure about the Nordic IceTracs which I have had good results with in the past in a 14 series on an Accord.I'm sure somebody reputable makes them for CDN TIRE. Any insider should be able to tell you.
Another Sleeper Brand and Make that I've heard raving reviews about are the Firestone WinterFires. For the PRICE they are DURABLE and have exceptional capabilities. They are overshadowed by the hype of its star sibbling technology and ultra mega superstar performance of the Blizzaks. But I'm just a hustler anyways.
These prices are just written over-the-counter quotes on business cards and ARE NOT GROUP DEALS. Perhaps if there is enough interest, flat rates and deals could be applied. I didn't even ask about installation too.
Any info on these brands and places to get them at better prices would be appreciated. Feel free to send me websites so I can read up further on the technology, performance and testimonials too. Also note that most of the dealers visited said that in the next 2-3wks they will have a better catalogued selection and newer brands in. But what do I care.!!!!
First of all I think that the 15 steelies @ AVANTE for $35.00/pc is the best if I'm correct. If not, somebody posted $40.00/pc and then that is the next best. Don't even think about WalMart who want $47.97/pc.
The Dimensions of 195/55/15's are RARE as hell but the 195/60/15's are COMMON and will throw of the speedometer OFF SLIGHTLY and will fit in the stock P5 wheel wells ok for those of us who didn't have Al QUEIDA or TRIAD $$$ to lower our suspensions.
So here are my tire finding sizes for 195/60/15's..,
WALMART
Wintermark MagnaGrip HT $75.98+tax
---------------------------
CDN TIRE
Nordic IceTrac $90.99+tax
----------------------------
REALS METRO TIRE (Bramalea 157 East Dr.)
Cavalier WinterKings $95.00+tax
Cooper SnowMarks $89.00+tax
-----------------------------
TIRE WORLD (Bramalea Steeles& Melanie Dr.)
Cooper SnowMarks $89.00+tax
Cavalier$95.00+tax
Cooper WeatherMaster$89.00+tax
FireStone WinterFires$96.00+tax
Take note that I was told by 2 of the independent chains that the CAVALIER is a great winter tire and is a BFG/Michelin 'Off Brand' with the basic same tread design but a different stamp and a slightly thinner sidewall, but that is what the money gets you.
The Cooper SnowMarks are the same as the WalMart Brand and a MotoMaster with different Stampings.I'm not too sure about the Nordic IceTracs which I have had good results with in the past in a 14 series on an Accord.I'm sure somebody reputable makes them for CDN TIRE. Any insider should be able to tell you.
Another Sleeper Brand and Make that I've heard raving reviews about are the Firestone WinterFires. For the PRICE they are DURABLE and have exceptional capabilities. They are overshadowed by the hype of its star sibbling technology and ultra mega superstar performance of the Blizzaks. But I'm just a hustler anyways.
These prices are just written over-the-counter quotes on business cards and ARE NOT GROUP DEALS. Perhaps if there is enough interest, flat rates and deals could be applied. I didn't even ask about installation too.
Any info on these brands and places to get them at better prices would be appreciated. Feel free to send me websites so I can read up further on the technology, performance and testimonials too. Also note that most of the dealers visited said that in the next 2-3wks they will have a better catalogued selection and newer brands in. But what do I care.!!!!