Forum Discussion

WesternHorizon's avatar
WesternHorizon
Explorer
Dec 01, 2015

"Tire shield" for protecting dual wheels from stone damage?

As I noted in a recent post, it is quite possible to destroy two tires in dual wheel configuration with a single stone. I have done it. In fact, twice -- but the first time the stone was removed b...
Class C
pnichols's avatar
pnichols
Explorer II
Dec 01, 2015
I wonder why a foam ring (of very high quality durable and stiff foam material) of a little less diameter than the tires and a little greater diameter than the rims couldn't merely be installed, after removing the outer tire, and then compressed into place "forever" as you reinstall the outer tire and tighten the lug nuts?

This ring would of course flex all the time with the sidewalls while at the same time nearly 100% prevent the wedging of rocks in between the tires.

About Motorhome Group

38,766 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 10, 2026