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Would you drive this?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Just_Drivin, Apr 22, 2016.

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  1. Apr 22, 2016 #1
    Just_Drivin

    Just_Drivin Bobtail Member

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    Loves says it's a danger and is unrepairable . The company says it's dot compliant because it's not showing steel. The trailer tires is a super single and has a chunk missing out of the shoulder and sidewall. Inside the chunk you can see tread separation.
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  3. Apr 22, 2016 #2
    rabbiporkchop

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    I'd be looking for a new company to work for
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2016 #3
    AModelCat

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    Its your call. Personally I think running it would be a bad idea.
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2016 #4
    gokiddogo

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    I wouldn't run it but you can. Give the scale house man something to do. Better you than me!
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2016 #5
    Retired2015

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    I wont tell you whether to run it or park it but I will say that D.O.T. could shut you down and force them to change it for it being in that condition.
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2016 #6
    Just_Drivin

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    The tire wasn't like that 200miles ago so I have a feeling it's only going to get worse.
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2016 #7
    Instinktz

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    A chunk missing doesnt shut you down. I woild have to look up about the sidewall again. Buy i know for sure a chunk missing does not disqualify you. I was DOT certified at my old job.
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2016 #8
    Just_Drivin

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    The big worry is you can put a flat head screw driver between the tire and the tread itself inside the chunk where it's separating
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2016 #9
    Instinktz

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    Is there any wire showing? Can you take a picture?
     
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  12. Apr 22, 2016 #10
    Retired2015

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    No doubt it will get worse and will probably eventually blow since its a single so be careful with it.
     
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