Dean Tires
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Dean Tires
Has anyone used Dean Tires.?
The local Ford dealer has a package deal on 17" wheels and 235/80R17 Dean Wintercat SST studded tires. $1743 all in.
They also have factory sized (275/70/R18) Cooper Discoverer M+S studded for $1340.46 all in, including mounting. The problem with that is that I would have to pay for remounting twice a year instead of changing tires myself for free.
Also, the next best deal around here is $1480 (all in, including mounting) for stock sized studded Winterforce tires.
There is other options around here, but these are the three that I have narrowed it down to for winter tires, as my ATs are too worn too run come winter.
Any suggestions or comments?
The local Ford dealer has a package deal on 17" wheels and 235/80R17 Dean Wintercat SST studded tires. $1743 all in.
They also have factory sized (275/70/R18) Cooper Discoverer M+S studded for $1340.46 all in, including mounting. The problem with that is that I would have to pay for remounting twice a year instead of changing tires myself for free.
Also, the next best deal around here is $1480 (all in, including mounting) for stock sized studded Winterforce tires.
There is other options around here, but these are the three that I have narrowed it down to for winter tires, as my ATs are too worn too run come winter.
Any suggestions or comments?
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Well, Cooper makes Dean tires, Avon, Mastercraft and Starfire. A lot of people like Coopers, so Deans are probably the same.
Cooper Tires - Associate Brands
How much is mount/balance and is there anything else they'll upsell (stems?)?
Cooper Tires - Associate Brands
How much is mount/balance and is there anything else they'll upsell (stems?)?
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These prices include mounting/balancing, new valve stems, taxes, tire levy, and studding.
I know the prices probably sound high to an american, but us canadians are awlays taken advantage of.
I didn't know Dean was made by cooper, thanks for the info!
I know the prices probably sound high to an american, but us canadians are awlays taken advantage of.
I didn't know Dean was made by cooper, thanks for the info!
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Jason, I would check your local can tire for a price on steel rims. They seem to advertise some at a decent price. I bought some last year at a local tire shop before I thought about can tire, but way easier to swap tires myself than go to remount every time. I paid 100 per steel rim.
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I didn't realize they were Canadian prices. Yeah, they seemed high, not so much now. But, I think I'd make sure they were all "E" rated and if so I'd probably get the Dean tires and wheels. I've looked at those same tires (or another Cooper made tire that's the same as the Dean). They look like a really good winter tire for a pick up.
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Jason, I would check your local can tire for a price on steel rims. They seem to advertise some at a decent price. I bought some last year at a local tire shop before I thought about can tire, but way easier to swap tires myself than go to remount every time. I paid 100 per steel rim.
I didn't realize they were Canadian prices. Yeah, they seemed high, not so much now. But, I think I'd make sure they were all "E" rated and if so I'd probably get the Dean tires and wheels. I've looked at those same tires (or another Cooper made tire that's the same as the Dean). They look like a really good winter tire for a pick up.
Thanks for the help!
JE
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Have used Deans for the last six years and like them very well.
We got 14 feet of snow last year,,, and no,,, they don't plow regularly,,, so I had to go to work in 3-4 feet of snow every Monday morning. They did a great job!! I had them sypped for extra hold which also helped distribute heat for that long drive to work over hot asphalt.
Just switched to Yokohamas for this winter. Will be interesting to see if they perform as well!!
We got 14 feet of snow last year,,, and no,,, they don't plow regularly,,, so I had to go to work in 3-4 feet of snow every Monday morning. They did a great job!! I had them sypped for extra hold which also helped distribute heat for that long drive to work over hot asphalt.
Just switched to Yokohamas for this winter. Will be interesting to see if they perform as well!!
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