Michelin XLs - Land Rovers Only

Rat Patrol · 04-27-2007, 04:36 PM

Just wondering if anyone has dealt with militarytires.com?

jed · 04-30-2007, 08:12 AM

I haven't but I have XL's on my M35 and love them you really have to look around to find any in the popular size's if you really want them try looking around Military vehicle sites like steelsoldiers.

Rat Patrol · 04-30-2007, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jed

I haven't but I have XL's on my M35 and love them you really have to look around to find any in the popular size's if you really want them try looking around Military vehicle sites like steelsoldiers.

Thanks I'll give them a look see.

01001010 · 04-30-2007, 01:00 PM

Rat, thanks for sharing the site. I've sent them an email about a size that is not listed. That was on Friday as soon as I read this post, so we'll see if they can ge back to me. I'll post up.

Rat Patrol · 04-30-2007, 04:14 PM

OK, heres the down and dirty:

I am going on a month and have not received my order (5 Michelin XLs) ...funds where sent on 4 April and receipt of funds was acknowledged.

The last update was the tires will be here this week.

If the order arrives I will let everyone know. If it doesn't I'll post as well but in a much different tone.

I am not starting a bitch session yet, as it can take time to clear customs but so far my experience is less than satisfactory.

Up date will follow.

01001010 · 04-30-2007, 08:33 PM

Oh wow...then I'll stay cautious. Any alternative to this place? I only did a quick google search.

jed · 05-01-2007, 07:52 AM

yes there's a few place's that do mil type tyres like http://www.bergtires.com/ I dont like berg but you might and try asking the guys on m715 zone they know where to get the 16" rim sizes
p.s I'm looking for some 7.00/7.50R16 Xl or XZL's.

archaeology_student · 05-01-2007, 01:58 PM

On a similar note. I was informed that most of those tires (XL's and XZL's) are not being sold new at the moment, because they are all being shipped to the war in the Middle East. That's after I found out how much mine cost... $$$$$$$$$$$$$... I am glad they came new with my vehicle!

These are heavy duty tires that can take a lot of abuse and still hold up without showing it. Keep an eye out for second hand that are advertised without stating "new" or "used". I came across a few websites that posted that they sell "new" and not second hand made to look new.

Will keep an eye on this thread, and hopefully it's just customs clearance now

. Doesn't matter if it is Canadian or American customs officials... sometimes they do silly things at the border.

jed · 05-02-2007, 06:56 AM

I just got a email from a member on another site he has 4 NOS Michelin XZL in 11.00x16's for $450 located in Texarkana Tx PM me for the contact he gave me.

archaeology_student · 05-02-2007, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jed

I just got a email from a member on another site he has 4 NOS Michelin XZL in 11.00x16's for $450 located in Texarkana Tx PM me for the contact he gave me.

What does "NOS" mean?

Rondo · 05-02-2007, 01:59 PM

New old stock

Rat Patrol · 05-04-2007, 09:48 PM

Latest update:
After politely requesting a tracking number last Sunday, I figured I should be a bit more instantiate.

After nearly 15 emails, almost spam, I finally got another half ass answer...."I will send you a tracking number in the morning"

I'll update tomorrow as to whether or not the tracking number showed up.

01001010 · 05-04-2007, 10:24 PM

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Rat Patrol · 05-06-2007, 07:03 PM

Well I finally received a tracking number.
The tires were shipped on 4/28.....24 days after I sent the funds.

Now its a matter of more time before they arrive....no transit status was available via the Canadian Post (US Postal Service equiv.) web site.

Keep you posted.

Rat Patrol · 05-09-2007, 06:40 PM

GOOD NEWS.

Tires arrived

The look almost new. I'll let everyone know how they perform.

synopsis:
After 30days and numerous emails and phone calls they are actually here>

Cost of tires shipped $650 US for 5 6.5x16 tires.

04-27-2007, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rat Patrol Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GREAT NW Posts: 70 Gallery: 0	Michelin XLs Just wondering if anyone has dealt with militarytires.com? __________________ 1973 Series III 88 Stay Alert...Stay Alive.

04-30-2007, 08:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
jed Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: upstate New York Posts: 33 Gallery: 0	I haven't but I have XL's on my M35 and love them you really have to look around to find any in the popular size's if you really want them try looking around Military vehicle sites like steelsoldiers. __________________ 96 Discovery SE 72 M35A2 I'd rather push my landy then drive a cruiser!

04-30-2007, 01:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,542 Gallery: 15	Rat, thanks for sharing the site. I've sent them an email about a size that is not listed. That was on Friday as soon as I read this post, so we'll see if they can ge back to me. I'll post up. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

04-30-2007, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rat Patrol Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GREAT NW Posts: 70 Gallery: 0	OK, heres the down and dirty: I am going on a month and have not received my order (5 Michelin XLs) ...funds where sent on 4 April and receipt of funds was acknowledged. The last update was the tires will be here this week. If the order arrives I will let everyone know. If it doesn't I'll post as well but in a much different tone. I am not starting a bitch session yet, as it can take time to clear customs but so far my experience is less than satisfactory. Up date will follow. __________________ 1973 Series III 88 Stay Alert...Stay Alive.

04-30-2007, 08:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,542 Gallery: 15	Oh wow...then I'll stay cautious. Any alternative to this place? I only did a quick google search. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

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05-01-2007, 07:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
jed Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: upstate New York Posts: 33 Gallery: 0	yes there's a few place's that do mil type tyres like http://www.bergtires.com/ I dont like berg but you might and try asking the guys on m715 zone they know where to get the 16" rim sizes p.s I'm looking for some 7.00/7.50R16 Xl or XZL's. __________________ 96 Discovery SE 72 M35A2 I'd rather push my landy then drive a cruiser!

05-01-2007, 01:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
archaeology_student Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Vancouver, B.C., CANADA Posts: 159 Gallery: 7	On a similar note. I was informed that most of those tires (XL's and XZL's) are not being sold new at the moment, because they are all being shipped to the war in the Middle East. That's after I found out how much mine cost... $$$$$$$$$$$$$... I am glad they came new with my vehicle! These are heavy duty tires that can take a lot of abuse and still hold up without showing it. Keep an eye out for second hand that are advertised without stating "new" or "used". I came across a few websites that posted that they sell "new" and not second hand made to look new. Will keep an eye on this thread, and hopefully it's just customs clearance now . Doesn't matter if it is Canadian or American customs officials... sometimes they do silly things at the border. __________________ Yup, I run BioDiesel in my Series MSN Blog with LR info and Photos

05-02-2007, 06:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
jed Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: upstate New York Posts: 33 Gallery: 0	I just got a email from a member on another site he has 4 NOS Michelin XZL in 11.00x16's for $450 located in Texarkana Tx PM me for the contact he gave me. __________________ 96 Discovery SE 72 M35A2 I'd rather push my landy then drive a cruiser!

05-02-2007, 01:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rondo California Dreamin' Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 285 Gallery: 0	New old stock

05-04-2007, 09:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rat Patrol Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GREAT NW Posts: 70 Gallery: 0	Latest update: After politely requesting a tracking number last Sunday, I figured I should be a bit more instantiate. After nearly 15 emails, almost spam, I finally got another half ass answer...."I will send you a tracking number in the morning" I'll update tomorrow as to whether or not the tracking number showed up. __________________ 1973 Series III 88 Stay Alert...Stay Alive.

05-04-2007, 10:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,542 Gallery: 15	Keeping my fingers crossed for you! __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

05-06-2007, 07:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rat Patrol Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GREAT NW Posts: 70 Gallery: 0	Well I finally received a tracking number. The tires were shipped on 4/28.....24 days after I sent the funds. Now its a matter of more time before they arrive....no transit status was available via the Canadian Post (US Postal Service equiv.) web site. Keep you posted. __________________ 1973 Series III 88 Stay Alert...Stay Alive.

05-09-2007, 06:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rat Patrol Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GREAT NW Posts: 70 Gallery: 0	GOOD NEWS. Tires arrived The look almost new. I'll let everyone know how they perform. synopsis: After 30days and numerous emails and phone calls they are actually here> Cost of tires shipped $650 US for 5 6.5x16 tires. __________________ 1973 Series III 88 Stay Alert...Stay Alive.

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