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Posted by: BuddyV Feb 5 2017, 06:43 PM

I am selling a 914 rolling chassis..... but (1) of my tires does not hold air (one other is also questionable).

I would like to make the car a good "roller" for the new owner and the shipper.

If you have WORN WORN WORN 15" tires (at least one, but two wod be great) in Bay Area, I am interested

Thank you!

Posted by: smokey Feb 6 2017, 05:25 AM

Do a web search on used tires in Santa Rosa . There are about twenty places in your area that sell used tires. 15 inch , bald tire should not be more than 20.00 .
Mounted and not balanced. Should be 5/10 tops. Look around ....
That old toast is close........



Cheers


Rick

Posted by: BuddyV Feb 6 2017, 09:05 PM

QUOTE(smokey @ Feb 6 2017, 03:25 AM)

Do a web search on used tires in Santa Rosa . There are about twenty places in your area that sell used tires. 15 inch , bald tire should not be more than 20.00 .
Mounted and not balanced. Should be 5/10 tops. Look around ....
That old toast is close........



Cheers


Rick

Posted by: ssuperflyoldguy Feb 6 2017, 10:41 PM

Used tire stores have tons of tire's, I get newer but baldy's for rollers. $5 Pacheco

Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 6 2017, 11:16 PM

Aircooled VW 4-bolt rims work, if you have a vw shop nearby they would likely sell you a tire already on a rim cheap.

Posted by: brant Feb 7 2017, 04:18 PM

I bet that their recycle pile of any Tire shop is likely to have some 15's they would practically give you for free

Posted by: BuddyV Feb 8 2017, 01:11 PM

Update.....

On my way home yesterday, I stopped into an independent tire retailer in my neighborhood. Owner is foreign..... VERY cool guy.

I tell him that I need two old tires... I explain the use. "Nothing fancy..... they are for a rolling shell..... older the better, as long as they hold air. I was thinking $10?"

He says, "$30 for the two".

I say.... "Umm..... but you are about to throw these out (he had pulled tow from a scrap heap)".

He says, "Yes, but you are screwed until you can get the car to roll. $30 for my time.... the tires are free".

At least he was honest.

$30 it is to support the local economy!



(Thank you all for your advice)

Posted by: brant Feb 8 2017, 05:36 PM

I hope he at least mounted them for you at that price.
sorry you weren't closer or I would have given you some
brant

QUOTE(BuddyV @ Feb 8 2017, 12:11 PM)

Update.....

On my way home yesterday, I stopped into an independent tire retailer in my neighborhood. Owner is foreign..... VERY cool guy.

I tell him that I need two old tires... I explain the use. "Nothing fancy..... they are for a rolling shell..... older the better, as long as they hold air. I was thinking $10?"

He says, "$30 for the two".

I say.... "Umm..... but you are about to throw these out (he had pulled tow from a scrap heap)".

He says, "Yes, but you are screwed until you can get the car to roll. $30 for my time.... the tires are free".

At least he was honest.

$30 it is to support the local economy!



(Thank you all for your advice)

Posted by: BuddyV Feb 8 2017, 06:09 PM

Yes..... $30 includes removing my old tires, mounting two refreshed.

Fine with me. I'm sure I could have saved a few bucks looking around... but he's right around the corner.

All good.

QUOTE(brant @ Feb 8 2017, 03:36 PM)

I hope he at least mounted them for you at that price.
sorry you weren't closer or I would have given you some
brant

QUOTE(BuddyV @ Feb 8 2017, 12:11 PM)

Update.....

On my way home yesterday, I stopped into an independent tire retailer in my neighborhood. Owner is foreign..... VERY cool guy.

I tell him that I need two old tires... I explain the use. "Nothing fancy..... they are for a rolling shell..... older the better, as long as they hold air. I was thinking $10?"

He says, "$30 for the two".

I say.... "Umm..... but you are about to throw these out (he had pulled tow from a scrap heap)".

He says, "Yes, but you are screwed until you can get the car to roll. $30 for my time.... the tires are free".

At least he was honest.

$30 it is to support the local economy!



(Thank you all for your advice)

Posted by: Dominic Feb 9 2017, 12:43 PM

Buddy,
I almost forgot that I have a steel wheel with a good tire (that holds air) that you can have for free if you can make the trip up to Vacaville. It's your if you need it.
Thanks,
Dominic

Posted by: BuddyV Feb 9 2017, 12:52 PM

Thank you, Dominic...... very generous. I have the wheels, tires being installed today.

But let's do a ride...... I am planning to go to the March cars and coffee (or something similar) at EASY in Emeryville..... I think it's March 4th, Saturday......

Have you ever been?

let me know via PM if you are interested. not many 914 cars at this monthly get together