Tire woe is me (1 Viewer)

[ThreeEyedBandit]

Think this is covered under warranty? Nope, me too Guess I need to keep away from pointys.



So the real question is should I buy two more(spare plus replacement)? Or just go with my gut and by some 35 inch swampers?

Matt

 

[Kief]

I've had problems with sidewalls myself and not under extreme circumstances either.. One of those experiences was with Goodyear 20 years ago, another was a BFG AT and the most recent one was with an off-brand toyo look-a-like. You have to do the math (sell your old and buy new) and if you wheel hard look at something with a bullet proof casing.. My first check is to get my hands on the tire and feel how stiff/tough it is. If it feels soft it is probably not going to take the abuse.
An AWD rig needs the tires the same size.. Bummer.

 

[ThreeEyedBandit]

That's what I'm thinking too. Luckily these have a little over 1000 miles, almost no wear so a new one would match wear wise. But sadly they have almost no miles... I loved my swampers for there sidewalls, but first I need to off the three other ones of these and check my options. Off to the interwebs for me!

Matt

 

[retrofive]

THat sucks man.

Just looking for a replacement?

 

[ThreeEyedBandit]

THat sucks man.

Just looking for a replacement?

Not sure, I have a friend that wants to buy them from me. Then I will be able to go to 35's a lot easier. Plus I still have the stockers to run for now, just not sure what I want to do yet.

Matt

 

[mobydick]

My wife would say- oh, just put some glue on there! I think it would take some glue, and a patch. Stitch it and put a tube in it! I remember the good old days when new tubes used to fix a lot of flats, sadly, I think swampers are in order. Rubber is so expensive. Good luck with that.

Biggest question usually is- how much room is left on that credit card??

 

[ThreeEyedBandit]

My wife would say- oh, just put some glue on there! I think it would take some glue, and a patch. Stitch it and put a tube in it! I remember the good old days when new tubes used to fix a lot of flats, sadly, I think swampers are in order. Rubber is so expensive. Good luck with that.

Biggest question usually is- how much room is left on that credit card??

Yeah, the last tire I did this too I stitched it back up with aramid string, tractor patch, and the a big ol piece of inner tube glued over it just to.make sure. AND its still working to this day on a friend's wagoneer! Granted it doesn't drive much... Yeah, stupid credit I almost owned these before killing one. And the worst parts is??!!!?!! I just filled the pig up

Matt