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buddycraigg
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MAR 03, 05:36 PM
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Of course the sticker is faded.
Can anyone confirm they are 185/80-13?
EDIT I found a few threads that seem to confirm. So I think I have my answer.[This message has been edited by buddycraigg (edited 03-03-2024).]
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Vintage-Nut
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MAR 03, 07:33 PM
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buddycraigg
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MAR 04, 07:43 PM
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Seems like there is only one company that makes that stupid size anymore, but at least they are out there.
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theogre
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MAR 05, 09:37 AM
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Make sure DOT date code "stamped" on 1 side is not old. "stamped" section is WWYY where WW Week of Year, YY Year made. (If a tire has 3 numbers/letter there, is Very Old because DOT/NHTSA stop that Decades ago.)
Because this maker like others maybe hasn't made that size in months to years but have old stock to sell.
Examples:
If company or tire shop have a tire warranty, many go by DOT date code & old tires have little or no warranty left.
Depending just how/where the new tires are stored matters because air pollution etc can still "eat" the rubber of "old" tires.
If tire has weird off brand names, often have "issues" like US Customs have impounded many China & others tires because bogus DOT numbers & worse but they miss many counterfeit items.
It maybe easier & safer to "upgrade" to 15" just so can get new tires choices. 205/60-15 is very close to same total diameter w/ 185/80-13 or 195/70-14 so speedo etc are actuate enough. But even 15" has limited selections. I had to wait last year for tire shop to get tires from either another store or warehouse next day. Others needed a week or more deliver to them.------------------
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