19.5 tires running mixed brands and ratings
I've got 19.5 (225 70 R19.5) tires on my 2008 GMC 2500. I'm currently running Continental HSR in the front and HDR in the rear. Theses are H load range rated tires. I can get a fantastic deal on 2 Go...
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I had the same go-around with Pep Boys about putting 2 new tires on the front of the Taurus (front wheel drive). They would NOT do it. Said they MUST put them on the rear.
I politely explained to them that the front axle-
-carries most of the weight of the car
-does all of the steering
-does all of the driving
-does most of the braking
...and more importantly, that's where I want them, and I'm the one paying the bill!
There was still no convincing the guy. So I asked for the manager. An arguement ensued with him.
So, I walked out, went to Discount Tire, and they put 2 new tires on the front axle, no hassle or arguements, at a better price too. I never went back to that Pep Boys tire/service dept for anything again, but I did leave them a few gallons of dirty oil of various types, all mixed together, and some used coolant on their doorstep, a few times over the years.
I politely explained to them that the front axle-
-carries most of the weight of the car
-does all of the steering
-does all of the driving
-does most of the braking
...and more importantly, that's where I want them, and I'm the one paying the bill!
There was still no convincing the guy. So I asked for the manager. An arguement ensued with him.
So, I walked out, went to Discount Tire, and they put 2 new tires on the front axle, no hassle or arguements, at a better price too. I never went back to that Pep Boys tire/service dept for anything again, but I did leave them a few gallons of dirty oil of various types, all mixed together, and some used coolant on their doorstep, a few times over the years.
