63 and some judging high-hit areas

[Frank D.]

OK, first off, where can I find a Delco 24-7yr battery locally in Central Florida - I'd thought they'd be plentiful but I'm coming up dry
most everywhere I look on the Internet lead me to some off brand replacement or Delco's "Pro" series. Would a Chevy dealer be able to get the battery?

Second, I have Uniroyal Tiger Paw AWP-II radial tires on all four corners, am I right in thinking I'll take the full points hit for this rubber ?

[Edward J.]

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Frank, i think the battery and tires are stardard deduct items. I would think that a group 24 Delco battery should be able to be had, go to the internet and see if there are any AC Delco dealers around, in most areas there maybe a warehouse near by that can order a Delco battery,or go to a GM dealership.

[Joseph S.]

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Frank, You may not be at a total deduct level for your Uniroyal tires. Uniroyal (U S Royal) is one of the tires allowed for 63. If you have the proper metric conversion size 205/75-15 (I believe) and the 1" whitewall or black wall you will get some points. I don't have my standard deduct table handy but I think, from memory, that those tires fall into the 30% category. Newer, metric designation with proper whitewall.

I hope this helps. Joe

[Frank D.]

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That does help Joe, I had forgotten Uniroyal is an offshoot of U.S. Royal and perhaps considered an OEM manufacturer.

[Gene M.]

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That does help Joe, I had forgotten Uniroyal is an offshoot of U.S. Royal and perhaps considered an OEM manufacturer.

Good question. Is Uniroyal considered OEM? Is only the name different, or whole new management or company?

Is Chrysler considered OEM for Jeep with the close of American Motors? What about divisions sold off from GM? In some cases they are absorbed by other companies.

Kinda puts a whole new thinking to OEM supplier..........

[Michael G.]

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If memory serves, Uniroyal was originally just a name change (a long time ago, so I could be wrong). It may be a whole different company by now.

[Paul D.]

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A Chevy dealer (or any GM vehicle dealer) should be able to help locate a battery. The "7 year" designation may be the issue. I got a battery for a C-5 a few months ago and when I gave him the numbers off it, the parts guy at my local Chevy store said the batteries were no longer pro-rated for extended lengths of time. Instead, I think the "best" batteries were 3 or 4 years with full replacement warranties. Chip.

[Frank D.]

Re: 63 and some judging high-hit areas

A Chevy dealer (or any GM vehicle dealer) should be able to help locate a battery. The "7 year" designation may be the issue. I got a battery for a C-5 a few months ago and when I gave him the numbers off it, the parts guy at my local Chevy store said the batteries were no longer pro-rated for extended lengths of time. Instead, I think the "best" batteries were 3 or 4 years with full replacement warranties. Chip.

That is exactly right -- found out yesterday the battery numbering scheme has changed and the warranty too - as you state above.