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Jul-02-2013 03:48 PM
JJCruiser wrote:That surely is not worth a trip for either of us. Oh well.If we lived close enough to eachother, I'd ask for your old tires to donate them to the charity I volunteer at Willow Creek CARS Ministry. Those tires would be a real blessing to a poor handy-man with bald tires on his work van.
Do you travel my way once in a while? I live near Elgin, IL.
Unfortunately a MapQuest search shows that it would be 6 hours round trip. I would gladly let you have the tires for the CARS Ministry if we lived closer.
Jul-02-2013 02:53 PM
If we lived close enough to eachother, I'd ask for your old tires to donate them to the charity I volunteer at Willow Creek CARS Ministry. Those tires would be a real blessing to a poor handy-man with bald tires on his work van.
Do you travel my way once in a while? I live near Elgin, IL.
Jul-02-2013 09:32 AM
Harvard wrote:I would imagine the desert regions are very hard on tires. I suppose different rules for different environments.
QUOTE: "Just make sure the tire pressure is maintained and they'll service us for 10-12 years. Serious sidewall or in-between-the-threads cracking would be my only reason to replace them as I don't think I'll be wearing them out."
Is that how long tires will last in Illinois?
What about in NM, AZ or S CA?
Jul-02-2013 08:59 AM
Jul-01-2013 09:52 PM
JJCruiser wrote:Sounds like a good price. Good for you.I don't feel the same about a front HD sway bar. I would definitely get that now.Thanks Ron. I agree. I just ordered the front sway bar. Found a better deal from SDTruckSprings.com for $199 ($225 w/ shipping). This should complete the suspension upgrades. But then I have new tires to look forward to next spring. I still have good tread and the sidewalls look good but they are the original 2007 Michelins.
Jul-01-2013 07:20 PM
I don't feel the same about a front HD sway bar. I would definitely get that now.
Jul-01-2013 05:05 PM
Jul-01-2013 03:38 PM
Consider getting a heavy duty front stabilizer bar. It will come in very handy when sloloming down canyon and mountain byways. If you suddenly have to brake hard, both front wheels will remain firmly planted on the road for better traction on the turns, as well as better braking. It's a huge contribution to safety, and you will also benefit some while on the open road. I think that would be much more benefitial than say getting better shocks. A front heavy duty stabilizer bar is both affordable and easy to install.
Jul-01-2013 03:18 PM
It's a subjective/personal thing, but I wonder if the expense of adding all the suspension etc., upgrades is really worth the cost.
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