look for some good used tires. every single time i go to tire shops i find some good 17s!!!!!!! i got some 90% almost new tires for $30 a piece.275 40 17 goodyears. had em for a year now, no problems!!!still like new.just be careful and dont get any that are cracked. u guys are lucky looking for a ''beater car'' i already have 2 cars , so my stang is my beater car , and it takes all the punishment :'(