Mariociri

I was thinking of getting winter tires mounted on my original rims (255/45 R19 104H) and then picking up a set of sexy rims and performance tires for the summer. Tried an AW sponsor, Tire Rack, out of stock, then tried all the top google results, no luck. Any suggestions?

MP4.2+6.0

From what I have seen in prior years, they come into stock by Aug/Sept. and are often sold out by now in common sizes. In the U.S., TireRack seems to have a quasi lock on a lot of the on line inventory/brands. They seem to manage supply and ordering much more toward selling out stock by mid season, rather than holding too much to either carry over or later offer at a deep sale price.

Mariociri

Great reply. Thanks. Freaky, I am unable to buy snow tires. I never would have thought. My master plan of OEM rims with snow tires and sexy rims with summer tires gets derailed.

uberwgn

Same happened last year. If you don't get started early, you basically lose out.


I'd look in the Classifieds section on this forum and see if you can find something.


Plan B: check with a local tire store and look for a set of wheels, used or new.

pcc125

I got my snow tires at vulcantire.com after I checked all the regular vendors. I bought the Vredestein Wintrac 4 Xtreme 255/45R19 104V and I am quite pleased with them. The service by vulcan tire was quick. I do not know if they still have any in stock as I bought mine in late November. Good luck.

Mariociri

Hurrah Tire Rack. For yucks decided to use chat feature on tire rack. They found me some Yoko's for a great price. Will be delivered to my local garage tomorrow or sat. Great company, great sponsor.

Baloo588

You are not completely out of luck. You can get the Bridgestone Lm-32 or the Michelin XICE XI3 in size 245/45R19. I have the XICE XI3 on forgestar f14 rims right now. Tirerack says the tires fit perfectly fine with car and speedo error is only 1%.