Enjoi408 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 (edited) I was at Hollister Hill with a friend for some light wheeling, but then I decided to do some more harder technical trails. After getting through it all on the way back I see a tire sitting on the side of the trail. No one is near me and this tire is HUGE! I take a closer look. Its a Pro Comp Mud Terrain tire 35x12.5R18 NEW! Its sitting on I dunno what rim but powdercoated black and in new condition. But it was covered in mud. So I threw it in the back of the truck and left. The most odd situation and Im still confused as what happened. Its a 8 lug nut. What truck do you guys think it fits? Yes that is a penny and its almost drowning in the tires tread. Edited August 27, 2007 by Enjoi408 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I'm guessing a full Size pickup. Possibly GM, not sure who else has 8 lugs. Was it flat? If so, it's possible someone swapped it on the trail and then lost it out the box due to not securing it properly (not the brightest move considering the probable cost of the tire and rim). Good find for you, now you just need to get lucky 4 more time to get the complete set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 One-ton truck. Looks very similar to the lug pattern and backspacing required for my 14 bolt 10.5" full floater axle. I believe the big Fords have a similar pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Ford or GM 8-lug. I bet you money it was either in the bed or on a rack on someone's truck and fell off. That thing is worth probably $500-600 as is, minus the mud. GOOD SCORE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enjoi408 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 should I Craigslist it as a spare tire? Seperate the rim and tire and sell each? Or as one package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 should I Craigslist it as a spare tire? Seperate the rim and tire and sell each? Or as one package? Package it and hope the owner doesn't see the add. Good score btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Well....if the owner inquires and says it belongs to him, tell him you can ship it for free if he's willing to pay the stupidity taxes on not securing an almost $1000 item in the back of his vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 dodge 2500 trucks also use an 8-bolt pattern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 List it on CL... see if the previous owner notices and provides you with a reward... or Sell it to Dave, im sure he has something to stick it on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Errr.... perhaps a it's a generation gap thing or something, but I would be trying to find the rightful owner first. Put up a posting on Craigslist without photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msavides Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I see how it is. Go wheeling at Hollister and don't invite me. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyb33 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Errr.... perhaps a it's a generation gap thing or something, but I would be trying to find the rightful owner first. Put up a posting on Craigslist without photos. nope, no generation gap i feel the same way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Yeah, perhaps, it's just a maturity gap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDCCD Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Yeah, i've made plenty of stupid mistakes in my life, i imagine everyone has. If i found it, i'd be asking how i could try to find the owner, hoping and remembering others who have done the same for me in the past or may in the future lol. I'd be bummed if i lost it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Errr.... perhaps a it's a generation gap thing or something, but I would be trying to find the rightful owner first. Put up a posting on Craigslist without photos. yeah, i agree, after seeing the tire/rim itself (after phone call from froggy). i would CL it to find the owner. HOWEVER... to stop a bunch of retards from trying to get it off you and they don't actually OWN it, i would only post a partial pic, or NO PIC AT ALL.. let them describe it.... if they lost it, they'll know what it looks like. oooooooh......... bead locker too........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thunderbox Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 From the size of the center hole I have to say Chevy 3/4 ton. I know some older fords used the large hole too.Might have been a spair tire in the back of a truck and it bounced out and the driver did not see it.How would 18s look on the thunderbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thunderbox Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 List it on CL... see if the previous owner notices and provides you with a reward... or Sell it to Dave, im sure he has something to stick it on... Shhhh I didnt see your post before I posted. Froggy here is a chevy 3/4 ton 8 lug rim.see it the center is about the same size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I doubt anybody would pay $500 for a single rim and tire I'd guess $250 max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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