larry barnhart wrote:
RideSlow wrote:
What really got me thinking about this was I was 100 miles from home, which ain't much, but we absolutely had to be back early Sunday. I was just gonna rent a car and send the wife, she could handle what was needed at home. Truck is a 2007, no TPMS, but it is a diesel, about 4300 on the front axle all the time. Truck is primarily for towing or hauling, just turned 73,000, so I did not think a ten year old spare would be unsafe. This will be my last serious truck, as I get closer to full retirement, we will be on the road more. Those cracks on the spare are I what I thot I would see on a sunbaked field find at 30 years, not a barely used spare.
When in doubt I always buy new tires. I really don't wait for that to happen as we all know how bad stopping along the highway can be. My wife thanks me often for doing the things to keep her safe. This makes me proud to hear.
chevman
I am the same way, mine is very appreciative, also. Guess that is why we crossed 45 yrs together, among other things.