[Shotimes] Semi (OT) Tire Rack reminder

[Ron Porter]

Guess I should have remembered earlier threads on this, but no big deal!

My new tire toss-up was between Yoko ES100s in 225/55/16, or possibly Kumho
MXs in 225/50/16 (only usable 16" size). I have been getting my tires
through Discount Tire, but there is now a new installer for Tire Rack's
stuff not too far away. At the last second, I ordered the MXs, rather than
the ES100s. 

Got the call from Tire Rack a bit later, saying that they wouldn't sell me
the MXs because 225/50/16 was "only" 1389 weight, whereas the stock tires
were 1477, etc, etc. Doesn't matter that the gross GVW for the front axle is
2512, because the original tires were 1477. Pointless arguing with them as
they won't do it.

Ordered the ES100s as was my original plan (weight limit: 1521 in
225/55/16). Guess the obvious answer for folks wanting 225/50s is to order
for a car that had them. My other thought was to order it fro a standard
Taurus, as I bet the standard 14" or 15" tires are rated less than 1389 per
tire!

Ron Porter