# New tires for old car **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** 323, mazda\ **Created:** [August 9, 2009, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-for-old-car/34765 "2009-08-09T17:05:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mooshy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/59ef9b/32.png) [@Mooshy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mooshy)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2009, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-for-old-car/34765/1 "2009-08-09T17:05:17Z")
I have a 1986 Mazda 323, which i bought used 14 years ago, and which is in good condition mechanically. I need tires for the car, but I’ve been told by two dealers that they no longer make the size (13 inches I believe.) I’ve been advised against buying any such tires I find because, they claim, that they will be old and somewhat prone to cracking, and they offer no suggestions as to what I can do to keep this car on the road. (It’s not a clunker according to the cash for clunkers definition, because it still gets around 27 mpg, else I’d love to take advantage of that incentive.) ---
**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-for-old-car/34765/2 "2009-08-09T17:24:18Z")
I checked the Tirerack website and indeed the pickings are slim for 155/80R13, but there are a few in that size. [http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=155%2F&ratio=80&diameter=13&x=59&y=12](http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=155%2F&ratio=80&diameter=13&x=59&y=12) I recently ordered a set for my wife’s Sienna and was satisfied with the service provided. I had my local mechanic install them. In addition, Sears has 4 tires in that size. [http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s\_10153\_12605\_Automotive\_Tires\_View+All#viewItems=40&pageNum=1&sortOption=ORIGINAL\_SORT\_ORDER&&filter=Tire+Size|155-80-13&lastFilter=Tire+Size](http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Automotive_Tires_View+All#viewItems=40&pageNum=1&sortOption=ORIGINAL_SORT_ORDER&&filter=Tire+Size%7C155-80-13&lastFilter=Tire+Size) Ed B. ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2009, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-for-old-car/34765/3 "2009-08-09T17:56:12Z")
I would not worry about the age. The tyres, if they are new enough to consider will have an age code on them. Check that out. I also suggest Tirerack. They have a very large selection and good prices. I got my last few tyres there and been happy. ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2009, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-for-old-car/34765/4 "2009-08-09T18:02:11Z")
Keep looking. Your car is not the only one that has 13" wheels. ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2009, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-for-old-car/34765/5 "2009-08-09T22:34:36Z")
A tire site [TireRack.com](http://TireRack.com) shows tires for your car. I typed in your vehicle, and several 155/80R13 tires came up. Kumho Power Star 758 is one that is under $40 each. Keep checking your local tire dealers or go to TireRack. I’m sure the TireRack tires will be relatively fresh. ---
**Author:** ![Mooshy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/59ef9b/32.png) [@Mooshy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mooshy)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-for-old-car/34765/6 "2009-08-10T01:09:32Z")
Thank you for the responses! I hope to get them all replaced within a couple of weeks! ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan2)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-for-old-car/34765/7 "2009-08-10T05:31:26Z")
What kind of dealers? Most tire dealers and parts stores that do repairs will be happy to sell you 13" tires.