Tire prices

[airdvr 210]

So I'm researching new bacons for the SUV. $130 - $220 each. Then I found this....http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Latitude-Diamaris-255-50R20/dp/B0056EPB18/ref=au_pf_ss_7?ie=UTF8&Make=Chevrolet%7C47&Model=Trailblazer%7C489&Year=2006%7C2006&carId=002&n=15684181&s=automotive

Anyone have any idea why?

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[wmw999 2,556]

I guess they really don't like making that size. That particular one ranges from the 200's up into the 700's. Pretty wide price range for a tire.

Wendy P.

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[quade 4]

Because not all tires are built to the same standards.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/tires/michelin/product/submitProductSize.do?pc=35467&tmn=Latitude+Diamaris&typ=Truck%2FSUV

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/brochure/info/tmpInfoReadingSidewall.jsp

While they may fit the same, they probably don't perform the same in dry, wet and especially how fast they can rotate before exploding. Speed rating is a big one that causes prices to go up as is the amount of grip they have under certain conditions (like racing).

Btw, the price shown on Amazon is looks to be significantly higher than suggested retail. Probably has to do with them trying to balance the shipping costs. They'd be pretty fuggin' heavy no matter what.

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[blueblur 0]

because of this quote from the description...

"This high performance sport SUV truck tire has been selected as original equipment on many premium, high performance European vehicles."

Generally, OEM-specific tires are pricier on the consumer end, especially high performance tires as OEM tires for premium brands. May likely have been built to spec for the OEMs.

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[Krip 2]

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So I'm researching new bacons for the SUV. $130 - $220 each. Then I found this....http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Latitude-Diamaris-255-50R20/dp/B0056EPB18/ref=au_pf_ss_7?ie=UTF8&Make=Chevrolet%7C47&Model=Trailblazer%7C489&Year=2006%7C2006&carId=002&n=15684181&s=automotive

Anyone have any idea why?

Hi

Damn tires don't last forever

I've been keeping a eye on my set and their getting close to replacement time.A new set of tires will outlast my car

Will start to lurk the new tire Take off shop's, to check the prices. Some peeps take off the OEM tires for those looking low profile tires.

I know buyer beware, google etc etc, If it's to much trouble we'll buy new .

R.

[Rookie120 0]

Whats the speed rating on the tire? You can look at 2 of the same brand and make of tire but 2 different speed ratings and the price will be way different.

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