Changing your own tires

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Gumper, Feb 23, 2018.

  1. Final Drive

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    Having one while my youngest earns his drive time...
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Toyo's and an N14 FTMFW! How are the Toyo's doing?
     
  4. Final Drive

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    I can't complain running close to 400,000 on the drives, I'll send a picture tomorrow and, I don't baby them.. 20210913_195103.jpg
    What's on now for back load...
     
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  5. Diesel Dave

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    Don’t forget the starting fluid if the bead doesn’t want to seal.
     
  6. m16ty

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    No a truck glad hand doesn’t provide enough volume to seat a stubborn bead.

    I always just carry a mounted spare. I will change them from time to time out on the road myself. Cost is a factor, because some roadside service outfits will really stick it to you, but it’s mostly for time. I can just have it changed and back on the road before the roadside tire guy can get there. Or it’s after hours where they really stick it to you, if they even answer the phone.

    If you run a lowboy with hydraulic neck, there are ways to raise the trailer tires off the ground without a jack.
     
  7. Big Road Skateboard

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    Thinking of the M677's instead of XDN2's, and I'm a Michelin dealer. Thanks
     
  8. Final Drive

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    M677s are what I run at very high speeds..
     
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  9. Final Drive

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    Who are you talking to?
     
  10. Big Road Skateboard

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    I reckon you haven't picked up enough speed to pass me. I'll try to post a pic of the back of my trailer.

     
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