Load bearing on 255/35/19 (93Y) vs 255/30/19 (91Y)

whats77inaname · 08-31-2012, 10:30 AM

I just spent about 30 mins on the phone w/one of my local Discount Tires. They said that their computer system won't allow them to order a tire with a lower load bearing rating than what the system has listed for the car. The 255/30/19 has a lower rating than the 255/35/19, and the system will not let them order it. I know there are others running this exact tires size w/no issue. Kinda sucks b/c I have a D. Tire CC that I won't be able to use for this purchase, as I'm going to have to Tire Rack these, it would appear.

Porschefile · 08-31-2012, 10:36 AM

That sucks, the 30 profile is definitely the way to go. My 265/35/19 fronts rubbed and 265/30/19 is perfect.

tbone28 · 08-31-2012, 10:47 AM

Can you order from discounttiredirect.com, then take the tire to the store for mount/balance?

That's what I do. Free shipping, no sales tax, and still free mounting.

whats77inaname · 08-31-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

Can you order from discounttiredirect.com, then take the tire to the store for mount/balance?

That's what I do. Free shipping, no sales tax, and still free mounting.

Tried that, but since 255/30/19 is a special order, "A sales person from the select store will contact you." *smh*

tbone28 · 08-31-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by whats77inaname

Tried that, but since 255/30/19 is a special order, "A sales person from the select store will contact you." *smh*

Get a different sales rep on the phone and conveniently tell them you have some other car that does allow them to order the 255/30. Or update the car you have on your online account if they have that option.

THE TECH · 08-31-2012, 11:23 AM

Tell them they don't need to know what car it's for. They either want to sell you the tires or they don't.

whats77inaname · 08-31-2012, 05:53 PM

Called and arranged a cash and carry

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whats77inaname Banned 825 Rep 3,387 Posts Drives: when at all possible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tx iTrader: (25)	Load bearing on 255/35/19 (93Y) vs 255/30/19 (91Y) I just spent about 30 mins on the phone w/one of my local Discount Tires. They said that their computer system won't allow them to order a tire with a lower load bearing rating than what the system has listed for the car. The 255/30/19 has a lower rating than the 255/35/19, and the system will not let them order it. I know there are others running this exact tires size w/no issue. Kinda sucks b/c I have a D. Tire CC that I won't be able to use for this purchase, as I'm going to have to Tire Rack these, it would appear.
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tbone28 vvvvvvvvvvvvvv 333 Rep 2,305 Posts Drives: ^^^^^ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (18)	Can you order from discounttiredirect.com, then take the tire to the store for mount/balance? That's what I do. Free shipping, no sales tax, and still free mounting.
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whats77inaname Banned 825 Rep 3,387 Posts Drives: when at all possible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tx iTrader: (25)	Called and arranged a cash and carry
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