New Truck Tires

[Made In Detroit]

Can somebody give me a ballpark figure on how much it costs to buy a new set of 6 tires for a D-Unit? Will probably go with recaps for the drives, but a figure for a set of new drives as well would be very helpful.

 

[LDB]

I recently bought a set of Goodyear's best steer tires. The MSRP was about $1150 a pair. Using the Panther Partner program they cost me about $650 out the door. If you have any sort of partner buying program with your carrier I'd check with them. If you are totally on your own I'd call a T/A and Speedco as well as looking for an independent tire shop near home to call. Good luck.

Leo Bricker, 73's K5LDB, OOIDA 677319
Owner, Panther trucks 5508, 5509, 5641
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[mcbride]

Just purchased new drives last week for $1400.00 out the door. Purchase made at the T/A Binghamton, NY. Also had brakes done at same time.

We had gotten an un-repairable flat in the construction zone on Interstate 86 but the need to replace them was due before winter anyway.

(Steers were replaced approximately one month ago too for a cost of $429.00 each.)


-mcbride-
--What goes around comes around--

 

[heel4you]

Leo,
Tell me more about the Panther Partner program. I did not hear anything about it at orientation. I need to get drive tires before the weather turns ugly.
Thanks,
Laura

 

[ATeam]

For FedEx drivers, Goodyear has a big discount program for you; at least they did the last couple times fleet owners had us buy tires for their trucks. There is a program number we gave the dealers. The savings were substantial, along the same lines Leo reported. Check the FedEx Extranet or your contract coordinator for more info.

 

[mhoy40]

bought two new steers at the tire shop across from the fort wayne less than 600 out the door drive i buy from shrader tire in ypsilanti recap 236 each out the door.

 

[Broompilot]

Suggestions from other drivers Tractors and 6 wheelers. DO NOT PUT RECAPS ON EITHER OF THESE. Trailers yes.

The damage they cause when they let go is not worth the small savings up front.

$1,400 for rears is close and probably another $600 to $700 for steers, Bridgestones.