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exp_II
Explorer
Jul 02, 2016

In laws .......

Well with vacation pending I went out to get the trailer from storage.
And all darn it two of the tires showing cracks after the years.

I called my father in law to tell him and he said come over I have some tire that you can use,

I went over, we loaded them, went to my brother in laws to use his compressor and tools
to install them, adjust the psi and torqued.
Than my father in law drove me to a store to get a fuse for the fridge and back home.
Thanks to my in laws for the help and saved me the trouble of rushing around to get new tires when we really are not prepared to at this time.
old tires 235 80 16 goodyear marathon load d
ones put on 265 75 16 michelin ltx load e

9 Replies

  • Ozlander's avatar
    Ozlander
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2016
    lawnspecialties wrote:
    jarata1 wrote:
    marathon tire thats your problem


    10 years old? Sounds like a fine tire to me.


    Yeah, my Marathon's only lasted 11 years, their 'r dirty, rotten tires.
  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2016
    Bridgestone Duravis R250 Tire Specs Chart
    Size Diameter Width Rim
    Range Measured
    Rim Tread
    Depth Load
    Range Max
    Load Max
    psi Weight Revs/Mile
    LT 215/85R16
    115/112Q E BSW 30.5" 8.5" 5.5-7" 6" 13/32" E 2680 lbs 80 psi 54 lbs 683
    LT 225/75R16
    115/112Q E BSW 29.4" 9" 6-7" 6" 13/32" E 2680 lbs 80 psi 53 lbs 709
    LT 235/85R16
    120/116Q E BSW 31.8" 9.3" 6-7.5" 6.5" 14/32" E 3042 lbs 80 psi 59 lbs 655
    LT 245/75R16
    120/116Q E BSW 30.7" 10" 6.5-8" 7" 14/32" E 3042 lbs 80 psi 57 lbs 679
    225/75R17
    E BSW 30.29" 8.86" 6-7.5" NA 13/32" E NA NA NA 686
    LT 245/75R17
    121/118Q E BSW 31.5" 9.8" 6.5-7.5" 7" 14/32" E 3195 lbs 80 psi 60 lbs 660
  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2016
    exp II wrote:
    tires are original
    2006 Triple E Topaz 301 RBXL
    Yes know over due for tires
    I think I will look into LT tires


    Just noticed you are pulling a Topaz, same as me. Mine is a little shorter, but still a heavy but super strong rig.

    I took off my Marathons when I bought it and went to Costco to get Bridgestone R250 Duvaris

    Best tires I could find for my purpose.
  • Tvov's avatar
    Tvov
    Explorer II
    Jul 03, 2016
    That looks like more than just age cracks, looks like a bubble was beginning to form under there. Good job catching it and keep on doing tire and trailer checks before towing!

    (and... good job on picking your in-laws!)
  • lawnspecialties's avatar
    lawnspecialties
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2016
    jarata1 wrote:
    marathon tire thats your problem


    10 years old? Sounds like a fine tire to me.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Jul 03, 2016
    Yup, they say you can choose your friends, but you are stuck with your relatives.

    In your case, sounds like the relatives are great friends too.

    Good you are ready to go on short notice, due to in laws help! :)

    Jerry
  • exp_II's avatar
    exp_II
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2016
    tires are original
    2006 Triple E Topaz 301 RBXL
    Yes know over due for tires
    I think I will look into LT tires
  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2016
    Just curious, post a picture of the last digits after you see DOT on the sidewall. Usually that mark is in an oval circle, but not always. It will be interesting to see the date code on the tires.

    Sometimes when tires get old, the tire date code after the DOT mark gets put on the inside instead of the outside of the tire so people can't see it unless they climb under the vehicle, but it's always there.

    Check your tires folks!

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