Hank
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Post by Hank on Dec 18, 2021 14:16:43 GMT -5
We had a blowout on the highway  and need to replace a tire. The tires on my Durango are 235/80R16 with load rating G. So far I haven’t located a tire shop that has any. Any ideas on make/model or vendors would be much appreciated! |
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Post by Edd505 on Dec 18, 2021 23:03:59 GMT -5
Try discount tire or Big-O. I had a flat first of the year in a small NM town. Big-O had them in stock, I bought 5 as the LT tire were getting to the point they needed replaced. I bought Sailun's at just under $200ea, if you go that way some are on recall but the dealers have been told to check supplies and pull the one's on recall. Hankook make's a good G rated, not cheap I would call any large tire dealer, not sure where your located or whats around you.
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Post by nvguy on Dec 18, 2021 23:26:58 GMT -5
Pretty much what Edd said, Discount, Big O or even Les Schwab. I did a quick search around here (Nor NV) and what seems to be the issue is the higher load range (G). Hopefully you are near a larger metro area, good luck in you search.
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Post by laknox on Dec 20, 2021 11:06:52 GMT -5
We have G Providers on our 30' gooseneck, and I've heard good things about them.
Lyle
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Hank
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Post by Hank on Dec 20, 2021 16:56:06 GMT -5
Thanks to all for the feedback. We're in the Gainesville, FL area for 10 days so I'll be trying to find one here.
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Post by laknox on Dec 21, 2021 10:25:11 GMT -5
Were it me, I think I'd buy a pair of tires, so you at least have a matched set on the same axle. Buy another cheap steel rim to mount the other tire on as an extra spare. I did this with my first FW. If you do, be =sure= to check the offset on the rim. Almost all FWs use zero offset rims; not using one can destroy your bearings and/or spindle.
Lyle
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Hank
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Post by Hank on Dec 25, 2021 14:45:52 GMT -5
All - Discount tire here in Gainesville came through with Carlisle CSL 16 ST235/80R16 G/14PR tires in one day. Now that I've learned about the specialized nature of these tires I bought 2 and had one mounted. I'm stashing the 2nd one in the storage compartment for that "rainy day".
Thanks to all for your inputs - this is a great forum!
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Post by nvguy on Dec 25, 2021 17:36:34 GMT -5
Merry Christmas, here's two tires!! Glad to hear Discount filled the need. I have always had good luck with them.
I would have had both new tires installed and kept the one "take off" as a spare rather than have a new tire sitting and aging. Yes, I am one of those guys who carries two spares. One mounted, the other unmounted, a "take off" in the bed of the truck.
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Post by Edd505 on Dec 25, 2021 22:49:29 GMT -5
Merry Christmas, here's two tires!! Glad to hear Discount filled the need. I have always had good luck with them. I would have had both new tires installed and kept the one "take off" as a spare rather than have a new tire sitting and aging. Yes, I am one of those guys who carries two spares. One mounted, the other unmounted, a "take off" in the bed of the truck. I bought all 5 and saved my spare as a spare, went from 10ply LT to 14ST. I'm with you the two new down and the take off as a spare. |
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Post by laknox on Dec 27, 2021 11:15:52 GMT -5
What ^^^they^^^ said! :-)
Lyle
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Post by jfspry58 on Jan 7, 2022 0:34:24 GMT -5
What^^^they^^^said x 2!
Jay
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Hank
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Post by Hank on Jan 21, 2022 13:16:46 GMT -5
We ended up with a second tire failure on this trip. So I’m replacing all four tires, plus the spare, and adding a 2nd spare wheel and tire. This will give us a bit more peace of mind now that we know the specialized nature of these tires. Hoping the Carlisle tires hold up for us.
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Post by Edd505 on Jan 21, 2022 23:04:28 GMT -5
Well I stopped at the Big-O I bough the tires from, all 5 on recall, I left with 5 new and all I lost was about an hours time. Makes a good customer when you have zero issues like this. Happy camper.
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Post by jfspry58 on Feb 18, 2022 0:33:15 GMT -5
I have run Carlisle tires on 2 previous 5ers and they’ve been good. I also currently have them on a cargo trailer. Sure haven’t had any issues with them and they’re pretty reasonably priced as well.
Jay
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Post by laknox on Feb 18, 2022 10:39:50 GMT -5
I have run Carlisle tires on 2 previous 5ers and they’ve been good. I also currently have them on a cargo trailer. Sure haven’t had any issues with them and they’re pretty reasonably priced as well. Jay I, too, ran a couple sets of Carlisles on my old Komfort. First set did give up the ghost, but after almost 5 years. Second set was better, and was going into their 6th year, and still had minimal weather checking, when we sold the rig. I did tell the new owners that they'd really want to think about putting a new set on before taking a trip longer than the 50 miles home. :-) Lyle |
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Post by nvguy on Feb 18, 2022 22:32:48 GMT -5
Carlisle had a run of lousy tires around 18 (+/-) or so years ago, had to replace lots of tires and pay for damaged coaches. But they seemed to have fixed their issues.
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and need to replace a tire. The tires on my Durango are 235/80R16 with load rating G. So far I haven’t located a tire shop that has any. Any ideas on make/model or vendors would be much appreciated!
