Haha NH, I used to do that too, buy used ones and wear em on out. For years I had a 1 ton Ford van with 16.5's(when 14s & 15's were the norm) and that size was near always 8 ply tires. I had one on the back once worn so thin I could count the plies up to #8. Going down the road one day I heard it give way with a whoosh! chu!chu!chu!chu!chu!
For years I was sold on Sears basic tires, $200 and you'd get 4 decent new ones mounted, with a road hazard that they'd actually honor. Not sure how they are now but if it's gone the way of their tools it won't be good. Hate to think what I'll do when my current set wears out, and that day is coming fast, but I doubt there's any place now with decent tires that aren't a fortune
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