Tire question again for Voltage 3600
Posted last yr about going to FL and back on oem tires and had no problems. Fast forward to this yr and we have a trip planned for SC which will be about 1000 miles round trip. Still have the origin...
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I cam only relate my experience. Last year I was in the same boat. Going into 2nd year with no name OEM ST tires. Heading out on a 1000 mile trip to Canada made it up and almost back when I had a blowout on a rough stretch of I -81 in PA.
I really do think the rough roads contributed to the problem, nevertheless I had a blowout with some minor body damage. The cheap tires failed due to the rough roads, but the reality is rough stretches of interstate are a part of life and will always be with us.
In hindsight I was lucky. I should have upgraded tires before I left as I was skeptical of the OEM ST tires from day one. While the blowout and changing the tire is a major hassle,the real risk is suffering body damage to the wheel well area from the blowout.
If you are considering the tire upgrade do it now, why risk the body damage?
My new rule of thumb is to ditch the OEM tires after the first season or demand LT tires in the deal at purchase time
I really do think the rough roads contributed to the problem, nevertheless I had a blowout with some minor body damage. The cheap tires failed due to the rough roads, but the reality is rough stretches of interstate are a part of life and will always be with us.
In hindsight I was lucky. I should have upgraded tires before I left as I was skeptical of the OEM ST tires from day one. While the blowout and changing the tire is a major hassle,the real risk is suffering body damage to the wheel well area from the blowout.
If you are considering the tire upgrade do it now, why risk the body damage?
My new rule of thumb is to ditch the OEM tires after the first season or demand LT tires in the deal at purchase time
