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WesternHorizon
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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...
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NWboondocker
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Dec 02, 2015
JaxDad wrote:
Do the math folks. I'm sure lots of folks have done the 4 corner weight thing.

What do you think the forces involved would be in preventing a rock (that will not crumble under load) from going up between the duals would be?

It's got to be strong enough to cause an 11,000 (or more) pound vehicle to ride up over it instead of just pushing up between the tires.

Never going to happen.


Agreed, in addition to the lack of airflow mentioned above, which creates a bigger blowout risk anyway.

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