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rwdl60
Mar 06, 2014Explorer
I couldn’t justify paying an extra 1800 bucks for 6 new rims, in addition to the 1600 bucks for 6 new tires, so I just update to Michelin Ribs.
That did the trick. No more explosions. But I’m still using 16inch rims. Michelin Ribs are a bit smaller than the bombs, but heavier, and built for tanks.
Here’s some pics of what happens to china bombs when they explode.
This shows one china bomb after it exploded.
![](http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/rwdl60/Tire_Problem1_9-25-10.jpg)
Another bomb went off, but that tire was so bad, it disintegrated some were in New Mexico, never to be found.
This china bomb, didn’t quite explode, but after reaching my destination, and sleeping the night, it decided to grow a balloon fuse, waiting for me to light it.
Don’t ever replace tire with bombs (even if your tire warranty wants too). Get high quality tires, with steal all around.
That did the trick. No more explosions. But I’m still using 16inch rims. Michelin Ribs are a bit smaller than the bombs, but heavier, and built for tanks.
Here’s some pics of what happens to china bombs when they explode.
This shows one china bomb after it exploded.
![](http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/rwdl60/Tire_Problem1_9-25-10.jpg)
Another bomb went off, but that tire was so bad, it disintegrated some were in New Mexico, never to be found.
This china bomb, didn’t quite explode, but after reaching my destination, and sleeping the night, it decided to grow a balloon fuse, waiting for me to light it.
![](http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/rwdl60/Mission_Tire_Ballon2.jpg)
Don’t ever replace tire with bombs (even if your tire warranty wants too). Get high quality tires, with steal all around.
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