Michelin XZL 8.25R16 - Brand New

eliatodd

New member
Hi Chris, I would be interested in 11 X 16's. do you know if they have those as well? just joined the site yesterday so I may have missed the opportunity. I can do the research with them if you can pint me in their direction. I have 11 x 16 Michelin X tires on my rig now..
 

chris snell

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I've asked about other, larger sizes but never heard back from them. These guys are a niche importer. Their specialty is finding close-outs and auction buys overseas and bringing them in. They don't buy these from Michelin directly, as far as I can tell.

I would love a set of XZLs for my Ram 2500 but I don't know if they're even made in 18" wheel sizes and I have no idea where I'd get them.
 

jafir

Founding Member
Some good info on that site. It looks like the 8.25 xzl has an L speed rating, which is 75mph. So those of you with more modern engines might need to be careful.
 

chris snell

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The next batch is en route. Will have enough to fill the existing orders plus a little left over if anybody else wants some.

If you are interested, get in touch with me soon.

For those that have the hookup, remember rule #1.
 

jafir

Founding Member
I was just about to share something about this. I'm excited. Thanks again for finding this for us.
 

chris snell

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OK, all. Last call for XZLs. If you want some and are ready to buy today, reach out to me ASAP. We have good stock but whatever is left over will be put out on eBay at significantly higher prices. If you join us in our group order this week, you can take advantage of Fastenal shipping. This is normally too much of a pain in the ass for my importer but I'm going to personally make it happen for our group buy to save us money and get more convenient delivery.

Deadline is tomorrow, 5PM EDT.
 

chris snell

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OK, I'm closing out the shipment tomorrow. Fastenal will be shipping them to our nearest stores and you'll be able to pick them up there after you pay Fastenal for the 3PL shipping fee.

Be aware: my Fastenal contact told me that they are backed up on 3PL shipments to the US Southwest (CA, NV, AZ, UT, CO, NM) due to heavy road construction delaying their trucks (3PL travels space-available with normal Fastenal merchandise delivery). It may be as much as a month before folks in those states get their tires so be patient. The Pacific Northwest and states east of the Rockies are not affected.
 

jymmiejamz

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Chris, I didn't see a birthday gift from you in the mail. I would settle for a set of these tires if you haven't bought me anything yet.
 

jafir

Founding Member
Do we pay in person, after they are shipped? Also, is Pat having them dropped off (or maybe picked up) at fastenal? I faxed back the form I got, but I'm not really sure what, if any, my next step is.
 

chris snell

Administrator
Callsign: NW5W
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You pay for the tires now and pay for the Fastenal shipping when you pick them up. Fastenal is going to pick them up from our dealer.
 
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