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So...brand new tires, a 3000 mile trip and this happens. Tires have worn perfect for the past 15 years. PSI and temps were all good for the entire trip. Got home and washed the rig and saw this wear on the front axle right side. Any ideas as to what the problem is? https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/WfI83GAHQZ2Bgsc7VnncTA.nERMFiG0c0jPuBar2s_ZHY3.4KViews0likes13CommentsRe: Tires & DOT
pcm1959 wrote: This will only be the 2nd time for new tires on my fiver. Its kept on a driveway at home so I just lift the tires off the ground with the Big Foot and remove the tires and take them wherever. I don't mind doing it this way compared to hitching up and driving into town. I have never used Discount Tire but once for a car tire and they seemed very customer service driven. I have not inquired as of yet if they will mount the new 17.5 tires and as to whether they have high pressure metal valve stems. The stems that came on the rig are bit longer than I prefer especially with the TST monitor. Since there is no service center that can sell and install my tires in close proximity...I am with you. No big deal to remove and drive the wheels a mile down the road for mounting and balance.540Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tires & DOT
bobsallyh wrote: SH, interesting about Discount Tire. There are two locations here in Yuma, AZ. The location on 32nd ST., forget getting my 40' fiver in there. Their newest location at the Palms Mall is good to go. I have had Michelin XPS Ribs mounted on our fiver at Discount at one of their locations in Henderson, NV. Don't recommend that location as the best way is to get there about 7 AM, back in, then after mounting, pull out. It is on a busy Frontage RD. I did find another location in Henderson and had a set of Ribs mounted there last spring and they have all sorts of room. They were building another location not to far away and you will be lucky to get a Kia in there. My only problem with Discount has been some of the tire mounters don't know about stagger in dually valve stems. I thought it odd that these stores (lots) are so small. The newest one isn't even a year old yet and no way they can accommodate a 40ft towable.608Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tires & DOT
rhagfo wrote: I will never understand the hassle many will go through to get trailer tires, the get them mounted. Three trailers all shod at local Discount Tire, good dot dates. If not in stock have them order, once tires are at store take the trailer in and have them do all the work. Can’t believe those that will try to figure out to jack up the trailer then take one, two, or maybe all four to the tire store to have them mounted then drag them back and reinstall. Never seen a Discount Tire store I couldn’t get a 40’ trailer in. We have two Discount Tire Stores in our county, neither of which will mount tires on a towable RV. Their stores cannot accommodate a 40ft 5th Wheel and one store does not do motorhomes as well. Our local Point S will not do towable RV's. Les Schwab can do towables any size but can't sell me the tire I want. Maybe this will help you understand.602Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tires & DOT
pcm1959 wrote: …...anyway, back to DOT codes on tires....I will update once they arrive. As the OP I can also UPDATE. My GY 614's arrived from Amazon...great price, free shipping. However, three of the four were a year old and one was 10 months old. I returned them, again no charge for shipping and did receive a full refund in about 10 days. Neither Simple Tire or Tire Rack would guarantee any kind of a reasonable DOT Date of Manufacture. Kind of a "you get what you get" attitude. Anyway, on the recommendation from one of the posters above, I called my local Discount Tire (who I use regularly for our family vehicles) and they are willing to get me the freshest tires in their warehouse with a guarantee of no more than 6 months old. The are a bit more expensive. Tomorrow I will be ordering from Discount Tire.603Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tires & DOT
Cummins12V98 wrote: SH, give Ricky a call at Discount Tire in Bellingham. 360-392-2091 Just tried...he is off today, back tomorrow. Talked with Brandon about the issue and he is checking with warehouse people to see if they can locate "fresh" tires! Thanks! UPDATE: I buy a lot of tires at Discount and always have had great service. Same today. They did call the warehouse about the GY 614's. They have several in stock but all with date codes up to 12 months old. Still better than the other options I tried.517Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tires & DOT
CapriRacer wrote: SH wrote: …… They are legal to sell as "new" up to four years after they are dated. …… That seems to imply that there is a law that says that they can NOT sell tires as "new" if they are older than 4 years - and that would be a new one for me. Can you cite a regulation? SH wrote: …… I replace these tires every five years per DOT Code. …… I am hoping you mean that you use the tire's TIN (Tire Identification Number) aka DOT code, and not the regulations issued by the DOT. Because if it is the latter, I would like to know where I can find that regulation. Not "implying" anything just repeating what the tech at SimpleTire sent me in an email... Hello, Thank you for your email to SimpleTire. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the details of DOT to the customers because warehouse won't be able to check the dates on Individual tires and we stock tires which are from 3 months to 4 years old from the date of manufacturing, which is within the industry standard and considered as new Tires. Please do let us know if you need any more information and we will be more than happy to help you out. Regards, Vivek Support Team SimpleTire517Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tires & DOT
fj12ryder wrote: I think I would express my concern to the place I'm buying from, and tell them you'll refuse to accept any tire older than 2 years. Then refuse to accept the shipment if they are too old. I agree but difficult to do with Amazon, SimpleTire or Tire Rack etc. UPS or Fed Ex seldom requires a signature anymore and just leaves stuff on your door step!161Views0likes0CommentsTires & DOT
So...been dealing with tires and tire posts for many years and have a plethora of experience with them. However I have a new challenge. Dealers seldom carry my tire in stock and they must be ordered either from the local tire guy or online. The issue is, they all say they have no say regarding DOT Date Codes when their suppliers send the tires. They are legal to sell as "new" up to four years after they are dated. Ordering online is easy, reasonably priced and free shipping however...if they arrive with a four-year old date code I have to pay shipping to return which is very pricey on four Goodyear 614's. I replace these tires every five years per DOT Code. I have been lucky over the past two purchases and got tires dated within a few months of install but I was able to select the tires onsite. This no longer seems possible. What is the consensus regarding DOT Date versus "put in service" date on the integrity of a new tire? Many thanks!19KViews0likes96Comments
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