TIme to replace tires... Radial or Bias?
So, two summers and OEM tires are shot, worn out on the inside. Likely due to inadequate pressure (my fault I know) In searching replacements and looking at the load rating, I'm a little shocked. ...
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full_mosey wrote:gmw photos wrote:
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Was outside this morning checking the air in the Kumho 857's in prep for upcoming trip, and snapped this pic of the sidewall.
Best regards and safe towing to all.
Thanks for the pic showing LT Radial on the sidewall. I had another tread separation last week on my last of three original equipment STs. All three failed this year! I am down to two STs I got from Craig's list this summer and am now without a spare.
The local Discount Tire has ordered 2 x Kumho 857 185/R14s which will arrive next week. With 2 new 14" rims the total cost is $360 before tax. Not cheap, but I feel a load of worry has been lifted from me.
I will carry a 13" ST as a spare. You never know, I might need to limp into the next town!.
HTH;
John
John,
Sounds like a plan. Let us know how it tows on the new tires. In my case, going up from a load range C "ST" to a load range D "LT" made the trailer noticeably more stable while towing at highway speed.
