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Huntindog
Jun 21, 2016Explorer
No damageto the TT then... You got lucky there.
Often a blowout can do a LOT of damage.Thousands of dollars worth.Andifit destroys some of the waste tank plumbing, it can end a trip real fast.
What I am getting at is the total cost of a blowout is more than just replacing a tire.
So it can pay off to spendsome money on an upgrade. With 6 lug drums you have big head start on making the jump to LTs. You need to do some measuring to see if you have the clearance needed.
I was able to do it on my present TT as a straight swap. 16" rims and tires bolted right up with no clearance issues. You need 3" from the top of the tire to the wheelwell, and 1" between the tires. The between the tire measurement is rarely a problem as most TTs use the same size leaf springs. If the wheelwell room is a problem then a small lift can be installed.
No matter what it takes, it is worth it to do it.
BTDT and bought the T shirt.
Often a blowout can do a LOT of damage.Thousands of dollars worth.Andifit destroys some of the waste tank plumbing, it can end a trip real fast.
What I am getting at is the total cost of a blowout is more than just replacing a tire.
So it can pay off to spendsome money on an upgrade. With 6 lug drums you have big head start on making the jump to LTs. You need to do some measuring to see if you have the clearance needed.
I was able to do it on my present TT as a straight swap. 16" rims and tires bolted right up with no clearance issues. You need 3" from the top of the tire to the wheelwell, and 1" between the tires. The between the tire measurement is rarely a problem as most TTs use the same size leaf springs. If the wheelwell room is a problem then a small lift can be installed.
No matter what it takes, it is worth it to do it.
BTDT and bought the T shirt.
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