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Old 10-10-2012, 04:11 PM
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My checkbook. Steer tires I used too pay $160 each for are now well over $300. Recap trailer tires were less than $100(after core) are now almost $300. $1,200 for a full set of new drive tires are now $2,800.
Tire and rim combo that used to cost $50 for boat/utillity/car dolly are now $70-$120 just for the tire.

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Old 10-10-2012, 04:19 PM
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Aset of tires I could buy in 2008 for $800 for my Dodge 2500 now cost me $1200... I just bought a set Monday so I know!

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Old 10-10-2012, 05:15 PM
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My checkbook. Steer tires I used too pay $160 each for are now well over $300. Recap trailer tires were less than $100(after core) are now almost $300. $1,200 for a full set of new drive tires are now $2,800.
Tire and rim combo that used to cost $50 for boat/utillity/car dolly are now $70-$120 just for the tire.
How many miles out of a tread? 150K?

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