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Old November 7th, 2016 | 04:50 PM
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Are 295/50r15 tires going away????

I've been causally looking at BFGoodrich T/A's in the 295 size for the last year.
I've noticed that there seems to be fewer places that carry them, Summit being the biggest name without them even listed in the 'size checklist'.

Belle Tire only lets you search your local dealer inventory online, and that size comes up empty.

Discount's site says they are special order only.

Tire Rack and Jegs have them in stock, ready to ship. I just wonder if they are 'clearing them out'?

Does anyone here have any insight or a 'friend in the know' if this is indeed the case?

Maybe it's all in my head, and I'm worried about nothing, election years will do that to a person.

I will have to call my local Belle Tire and Discount tomorrow to see if they can be ordered or have any info....
Old November 7th, 2016 | 04:57 PM
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My discount tire still stocks them in their warehouse.
Old November 7th, 2016 | 05:30 PM
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...earDiameter=17
Old November 8th, 2016 | 06:16 AM
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I have not had any problems getting them though they normally have to be brought in, (not on the shelf). It is not an overly requested tire, but I have not
suspected a cease in production.
Old November 8th, 2016 | 06:38 AM
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Fyi

Also available from Mickey Thompson & from Hancook with RWLs.
Old November 8th, 2016 | 02:28 PM
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Thanks guys. I called the local tire shops, and they both said they can order them, and have no reason to believe they are going away.
Belle Tire did tell me they don't stock them due to the 'lack of interest' in them as it seems only us muscle car guys use them, so to keep inventory costs down, they only order as needed.

That makes me feel better....
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