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danho · 01-08-2005, 02:24 PM

Does anyone have any Michelin XL's or XZL's laying around they wanna get rid of? Looking for the 9.00x16 version. OR does anyone know where I might be able to find them? I know they're getting harder and harder to come by, but I thought i'd ask.
Thanks, Dan.

danho · 01-11-2005, 01:20 PM

Anyone?
Or if not these tires, can anyone recommend a 34"-37" tall tire that will fit on stock 16"x7" wide wheels?

1969 GMC · 01-11-2005, 03:38 PM

try searching pirate4x4, there are a few guys on that board selling military surplus tires.

danho · 01-11-2005, 07:57 PM

Thanks for the tip, but i've been looking there already. Most the guys over there don't run the 9.00x16's, they run the 11.00x16's or bigger. Guess i'll keep looking.

**special-K** · 01-11-2005, 09:31 PM

What about Q78x16 Buckshot Mudders?Also,BFG All Terrains in 295/75x16.

danho · 01-12-2005, 02:40 AM

After searching the web it kinda looks like either the Q78's or Swamper SSR's will be my choices that are available off the shelf. The 295's are about the same size as my 255 85 16's that I have on there now and I would like to go bigger. I have just been reading some really good reviews of the Michelin's and was hoping I could pick some up. There is a set on Ebay, but the buy it now price is 1800.00 which I think is a little outrageous. I had Buckshot's on my 73' and wasn't too impressed with the wear, but oh well.

Hawged-67 · 01-12-2005, 03:44 PM

power king 9.00-16, they are a directional tire, buddie of mine had them on his 77 f250 4 in the back 2 14/35/16.5 Hwags up front. looked bad ass for a ford.

*60apache4* · 01-13-2005, 11:17 PM

I was also looking for 9.00x 16 for my blue 71 1-ton. You might try over at the power wagon forum or try this for some good info:

http://www.garbee.net/~cabell/photos5.htm

There are links in the article to resources for the tire you are looking for as well as some other options.

I was leaning towards the STA McCreary SuperLug 9.00x16 tires. They should fit just fine on your 16x7 wheels. Let me know if you need more info.

danho · 01-14-2005, 02:24 AM

That's the website that got me thinking of these tires Tom. I did some calling around and most of those tires are bias ply, and I would like a radial. From the research I did it looks like Buckshots or SSR's are my only options for what i'm looking for. Where in Oregon are you?

*60apache4* · 01-14-2005, 09:16 PM

danho, I think your local Les Scwab can order the Buckshot Mudders for you or they will run you around $119 from National Tire & Wheel. If you do a lot of gravel Forest Service and BLM roads I wouldn't expect more than 20,000 miles out of them though. Since you're in Prineville you might try a local farm and agriculture supply - that's where the guys in the article I mentioned before were getting their tires. FYI - I am located in Medford.

danho · 01-15-2005, 12:54 AM

Well according to my calculations, National Tire and Wheel wants 169.81 each for the Q78 Buckshot's. If you found em for 119.00 shoot me a link, would'nt mind saving 200 bucks. I've called EVERYBODY local to get tire info and this is what I have come up with, just posting this here to see if anyone might have some ideas. Sounds like were at a dead end, but oh well.
Tom, I grew up in Medford (23 years), I go down there all the time to visit family. Wouldn't mind stopping by to check out your ride sometime.
Thanks again guys.

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-15-2005, 09:06 AM

See if these guys might have what you want:
http://www.stazworks.com/tires.html

danho · 01-15-2005, 12:30 PM

Never seen that link before Jim, i'll check into them.
Dan.

*60apache4* · 01-15-2005, 06:14 PM

Oops, sorry, I was looking at a different tire and size for myself. Sent you a pm...Tom.

cheyenne10 · 01-16-2005, 12:21 AM

I would think you might get led out of town without a set of Schwab tires!! Prineville is the home of Les Schwab tires and Les himself!! They do sell BFG's now in addition to their other ones. 1 man in 1 generation has I believe over 300 stores now in western states. These guys hussle for the customers. I try to shop therer when I can. Sometimes I end up picking a different tire for looks, etc. but always like to use these guys when possible.

http://www.lesschwab.com/index.html

danho · 01-16-2005, 02:16 AM

Oh trust me Bob, I have donated many a check to Les and his gang and they do good work. I'm just looking for something a little different this time than their name brand. Good to talk to ya though, I've heard alot about you from Dana. I'm the guy who bought that bed from him after about a year and a half of thinking about it. Took that long to wear the wife down.
Dan.

cheyenne10 · 01-16-2005, 02:21 AM

Hope most of what Dana said was good and true!!

That was/is a nice bed. Was pondering it back then too. I like the swampers and gumbo mudders for looks when there are new too, nut sure what too many miles on AC would do though. I saw a tough looking older jeep yesterday with those type of tire. Looked like the old 9.00 16 type/size. Looked unstoppable and had a v8 under hood too. Those were the days yrs ago with a tank of gas and a couple of friends out "exploring" in a tough old truck, jeep, bronco or whatever someone had.

Bob

*60apache4* · 01-16-2005, 03:30 PM

Some comments in regards to Les Scwab tires. We use their store brand tires on all our state fleet trucks and I have yet to see one get more than 20K miles on Forest Service & BLM roads. I had a set on my personal truck and have heard several others complain too, and they do not stand behind their warranty, when these tires (including TOYO) are supposed to get 60 K miles. I put BFG All-Terrrains on my truck from another store back in 1997 and they have many miles left in them.

cheyenne10 · 01-21-2005, 12:52 AM

PM sent on tires I found.

01-08-2005, 02:24 PM	#1
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Tires Does anyone have any Michelin XL's or XZL's laying around they wanna get rid of? Looking for the 9.00x16 version. OR does anyone know where I might be able to find them? I know they're getting harder and harder to come by, but I thought i'd ask. Thanks, Dan. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

01-11-2005, 01:20 PM	#2
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Anyone? Or if not these tires, can anyone recommend a 34"-37" tall tire that will fit on stock 16"x7" wide wheels? __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

01-11-2005, 03:38 PM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	try searching pirate4x4, there are a few guys on that board selling military surplus tires. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-11-2005, 07:57 PM	#4
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Thanks for the tip, but i've been looking there already. Most the guys over there don't run the 9.00x16's, they run the 11.00x16's or bigger. Guess i'll keep looking. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

01-11-2005, 09:31 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	What about Q78x16 Buckshot Mudders?Also,BFG All Terrains in 295/75x16. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-12-2005, 02:40 AM	#6
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	After searching the web it kinda looks like either the Q78's or Swamper SSR's will be my choices that are available off the shelf. The 295's are about the same size as my 255 85 16's that I have on there now and I would like to go bigger. I have just been reading some really good reviews of the Michelin's and was hoping I could pick some up. There is a set on Ebay, but the buy it now price is 1800.00 which I think is a little outrageous. I had Buckshot's on my 73' and wasn't too impressed with the wear, but oh well. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

01-12-2005, 03:44 PM	#7
Hawged-67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Coshocton OH Posts: 27	power king 9.00-16, they are a directional tire, buddie of mine had them on his 77 f250 4 in the back 2 14/35/16.5 Hwags up front. looked bad ass for a ford. __________________ '67 chevy on '79 K10 frame Metallic Grey-Fleet White top 35in Ground Hawgs 355 ci, SM 465, NP 205 "A Dying Breed...Classic Chevy"

01-13-2005, 11:17 PM	#8
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	I was also looking for 9.00x 16 for my blue 71 1-ton. You might try over at the power wagon forum or try this for some good info: http://www.garbee.net/~cabell/photos5.htm There are links in the article to resources for the tire you are looking for as well as some other options. I was leaning towards the STA McCreary SuperLug 9.00x16 tires. They should fit just fine on your 16x7 wheels. Let me know if you need more info.

01-14-2005, 02:24 AM	#9
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	That's the website that got me thinking of these tires Tom. I did some calling around and most of those tires are bias ply, and I would like a radial. From the research I did it looks like Buckshots or SSR's are my only options for what i'm looking for. Where in Oregon are you? __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

01-14-2005, 09:16 PM	#10
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	danho, I think your local Les Scwab can order the Buckshot Mudders for you or they will run you around $119 from National Tire & Wheel. If you do a lot of gravel Forest Service and BLM roads I wouldn't expect more than 20,000 miles out of them though. Since you're in Prineville you might try a local farm and agriculture supply - that's where the guys in the article I mentioned before were getting their tires. FYI - I am located in Medford.

01-15-2005, 12:54 AM	#11
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Well according to my calculations, National Tire and Wheel wants 169.81 each for the Q78 Buckshot's. If you found em for 119.00 shoot me a link, would'nt mind saving 200 bucks. I've called EVERYBODY local to get tire info and this is what I have come up with, just posting this here to see if anyone might have some ideas. Sounds like were at a dead end, but oh well. Tom, I grew up in Medford (23 years), I go down there all the time to visit family. Wouldn't mind stopping by to check out your ride sometime. Thanks again guys. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

01-15-2005, 09:06 AM	#12
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	See if these guys might have what you want: http://www.stazworks.com/tires.html __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-15-2005, 12:30 PM	#13
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Never seen that link before Jim, i'll check into them. Dan. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

01-15-2005, 06:14 PM	#14
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	Oops, sorry, I was looking at a different tire and size for myself. Sent you a pm...Tom.

01-16-2005, 12:21 AM	#15
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Prineville I would think you might get led out of town without a set of Schwab tires!! Prineville is the home of Les Schwab tires and Les himself!! They do sell BFG's now in addition to their other ones. 1 man in 1 generation has I believe over 300 stores now in western states. These guys hussle for the customers. I try to shop therer when I can. Sometimes I end up picking a different tire for looks, etc. but always like to use these guys when possible. http://www.lesschwab.com/index.html __________________ Bob



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01-16-2005, 02:16 AM	#16
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Oh trust me Bob, I have donated many a check to Les and his gang and they do good work. I'm just looking for something a little different this time than their name brand. Good to talk to ya though, I've heard alot about you from Dana. I'm the guy who bought that bed from him after about a year and a half of thinking about it. Took that long to wear the wife down. Dan. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

01-16-2005, 02:21 AM	#17
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Tires Hope most of what Dana said was good and true!! That was/is a nice bed. Was pondering it back then too. I like the swampers and gumbo mudders for looks when there are new too, nut sure what too many miles on AC would do though. I saw a tough looking older jeep yesterday with those type of tire. Looked like the old 9.00 16 type/size. Looked unstoppable and had a v8 under hood too. Those were the days yrs ago with a tank of gas and a couple of friends out "exploring" in a tough old truck, jeep, bronco or whatever someone had. Bob __________________ Bob

01-16-2005, 03:30 PM	#18
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	Some comments in regards to Les Scwab tires. We use their store brand tires on all our state fleet trucks and I have yet to see one get more than 20K miles on Forest Service & BLM roads. I had a set on my personal truck and have heard several others complain too, and they do not stand behind their warranty, when these tires (including TOYO) are supposed to get 60 K miles. I put BFG All-Terrrains on my truck from another store back in 1997 and they have many miles left in them.

01-21-2005, 12:52 AM	#19
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	danho PM sent on tires I found. __________________ Bob

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