Feeler for Tire group-buy **UPDATE**

[hawkdoc60]

Nankangs would work, too.

[FB71]

probably Hercs or Nankangs

[hawkdoc60]

that's one of two downsides;

1/ i don't know what brand(s) will be available
2/ I don't have a committed price, but I'm trying to wrangle sub-$30

I hope they are Hercules or Kumho's. But, I guess beggars can't be choosers. I would try and stay away from the Vee Rubber Company tires.

[FB71]

I would definitely be in for one set. BTW, what brand are these? Kumho's?

that's one of two downsides;

1/ i don't know what brand(s) will be available
2/ I don't have a committed price, but I'm trying to wrangle sub-$30

[FB71]

I would say start taking deposits for every set of tires now, have a deadline set. That way you know who is serious and how many sets of tires are expected to be purchased.

That's my thought as well, but i want to wait till near June before I start. The poll is just to get an idea.

[spiko]

I would say start taking deposits for every set of tires now, have a deadline set. That way you know who is serious and how many sets of tires are expected to be purchased.

[worfdog]

If this was last year i would buy some, but I have changed my festivas to 13's because of poor availability of the 12's.

[hawkdoc60]

I would definitely be in for one set. BTW, what brand are these? Kumho's?

[FB71]

ok, I cornered my source today... bad and good news.

Bad;
We'll have to wait till June to get the best possible price.

Good;
He thinks we can get a really good price, especially if we buy at least 100-150 tires.

So, who would be in? Is there enough interest to warrant me buying that many tires?
Basically, I don't want to lay out $4000 for 150 tires, and then be forced to sit on them because everyone backed out.

[FB71]

it's ok, I'm still waiting on a price...

[Safety Guy]

The GEM low speed city vehicle runs 12" tires, but the shop where they were sold is now closed. There are probably other electrics that use our size but they are probably imported just for the factories and dealers to use.

Karl

[hawkdoc60]

they actually run 165 55 15s

Thanks for the clarifiction. I did not have the chance to verify it yet.

[FestYboy]

I just heard that the Smart Car has 12" tires. I have not verified this yet. With this said, wouldn't that mean that 12" tire production would start back up to some degree?

they actually run 165 55 15s

[FB71]

^ so they might be able to get 175/60 r13??????? Check that for me as i would be in for a few sets

would you be willing to buy 50-100 tires? That's about the smallest order I'll be able to get...

[muscle_Car1]

^ so they might be able to get 175/60 r13??????? Check that for me as i would be in for a few sets