Need your help on wheels as I'm in a pinch!

[Cayohuesojoe]

Here's the deal, my company has laid off 600 folks so far and not done. I'm interviewing like a fiend to bounce but when I went to rotate tires, the originals in front on belts on the insides. Don't want to just get 2 OEM tires, would prefer 4 Michelin Pilots and rims but need to consider the potential layoff.
Wanted VMR710's but back-ordered til Feb. A few others as well (seems matte Black is super popular).
Looking for 18X9.5+45 Matte Black and currently have an offer from Brandon at VMR for the 701's but am wondering what others out there that are quality yet not crazy expensive and figured YOU ALL would be more than willing to assist.

Thank you in advance for your help as I'm dying to drive my car again...

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[slowRthanU]

Why not buy a few budget tires for the burnt out front and get aftermarket down the road?

 

[Mr. X]

Buy two cheap tires for the front. Find a replacement job. Save up some money then buy your wheels.

Just my .2

 

[Cayohuesojoe]

Why not buy a few budget tires for the burnt out front and get aftermarket down the road?

Both you and Mr. X are not only 1st responders but same suggestion. I've actually been on the classified since posting to see if I can score 2 OEM wheels with tires, or 4 if cheap as the Conti's are stupid expensive. Appreciate the feedback and am on it.

 

[Mufasa]

You're in MD so this may be far, but if you're willing to pay for dismounting and shipping tires, I can send you my two good rear tires. I'm in NC. Took the OEM wheels off for 18"s and have no desire to use the OEM wheels anytime soon.

 

[FifStreet]

Try going up a size 255/35R20. There are cheap options in that size (less than $150 per tire). that should get you by.

 

[jmark]

You will soon need tires to drive below 40 degrees as well. OEM tires don't do well in the winter. You can bump up to 245/35R20 to open up more choices for the stock rims.

 

[Mufasa]

You will soon need tires to drive below 40 degrees as well. OEM tires don't do well in the winter. You can bump up to 245/35R20 to open up more choices for the stock rims.

Yeah - Tire Rack has some Kuhmo ECSTA PS91 in 245/35 for $157.55 shipped per tire. Actually not bad price. Still a summer tire though.

 

[jmark]

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[Discount Tire]

Thank you for your support @jmark.

 

[SGP_TypeR]

I guess another question is, do you also need an alignment? May not be a bad idea if your insides are on the belts and not even tire wear. Wouldn't want to put two tires on just to find out you wore the insides prematurely.

 

[TypeSiR]

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?245/35/20 all day long for daily driving and if you don’t track your car.

 

[Cayohuesojoe]

I guess another question is, do you also need an alignment? May not be a bad idea if your insides are on the belts and not even tire wear. Wouldn't want to put two tires on just to find out you wore the insides prematurely.

I will be getting an alignment when I get tires on for sure. While they are the originals on my '19 and they are about out of tread in front, the inside wear is pretty aggro in comparison to the rest.

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