Big5er Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Well, maybe it not the "first" set of new shoes, but it's the first set of rears that I have had to put on. The rears were "new" when I bought the truck in 2010 and still had 24/32" of tread but I knew they were aging out. Once I got them off and could find the DOT date stamp I knew I was right. All four of the old Continentals were mid year 2008, so it was time to go. I got a deal on 4 Toyo M144 all position tires. The friend that got me the deal helped me mount them. and I threw on a set of Centrarmatics for balancing while I had the wheels off. Now I just need to clean them and polish the wheels again. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 New tires are just cool. Sure your working on it but my tire shop gave me $100 per used tire. The sell them to some owner operators to run out on trailers. They Evan bought my junk tires. I think around $50. They sell them to water truck and guys with offroad only trucks that tear up tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 You are so right. New tires ARE cool. Part of the "deal" I got included giving them the old tires but the deal was good enough that I was more than willing. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsChrissi Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Where is the best deal on tires these days, a name brand at a good price? (best reason for singling is less 4 tires) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Well, maybe it not the "first" set of new shoes, but it's the first set of rears that I have had to put on. The rears were "new" when I bought the truck in 2010 and still had 24/32" of tread but I knew they were aging out. Once I got them off and could find the DOT date stamp I knew I was right. All four of the old Continentals were mid year 2008, so it was time to go. I got a deal on 4 Toyo M144 all position tires. The friend that got me the deal helped me mount them. and I threw on a set of Centrarmatics for balancing while I had the wheels off. Now I just need to clean them and polish the wheels again. I don't recall what you had on before but be careful in wet grass with those. If you stop forward motion they are sometimes difficult to get moving again. Of course you won't have the squirm issue I had with my new rears for almost a year. Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I guess only a real a$$hole would point out that the wheels would have been much easier to polish before the new tires were mounted, huh? Phil 2002 Teton Royal Aspen 2003 Kenworth T2000 - Cat C12 380/430 1450/1650, FreedomLine, 3.36 - TOTO . . . he's not in Kansas anymore. ET Air Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I guess only a real a$$hole would point out that the wheels would have been much easier to polish before the new tires were mounted, huh? Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsChrissi Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I don't recall what you had on before but be careful in wet grass with those. If you stop forward motion they are sometimes difficult to get moving again. Of course you won't have the squirm issue I had with my new rears for almost a year. Rod Wet grass is only a concern when you wake up terrified going 65 on the median Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Rod, I had Continental's which had a bigger lug than these all positions. I've never had an issue but time will tell, right? I guess only a real a$$hole would point out that the wheels would have been much easier to polish before the new tires were mounted, huh? Phil, you are absolutely right....but the guy mounting them doesn't do polishing and was mounting them for free. I didn't want to take too much advantage of him. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Take a road trip I'll help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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noteven Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Wet grass is only a concern when you wake up terrified going 65 on the median "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Broncohauler, expect a lawsuit...the glare from that polished tank damaged my eyes !! Wow, beautiful ! What are your polishing secrets ? Bigfiver, good looking tires...you should be set for about 10 more years, tire-wise. Congrats. I will be interested in learning the difference in traction on different surfaces, since you switched from a drive lug to an all-position tread. Charlie Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 If you polishing guys need something to practice or demonstrate on, I have an entire aluminum bed that could use a little work... Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 http://www.nevrdull.com/ When I was a lad, there were a couple of small planes (Stinson?) at the local airport with aluminum skins, and no paint. The owners would invite a Boy Scout troop out for a Saturday of polishing and sight-seeing. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Thanks rick. I know what I am going to do for relaxation during the do nothing stage of my vacation. Sit on a little stool, driink a little Dr. Pepper and try out some nevrdull. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Thanks rick. I know what I am going to do for relaxation during the do nothing stage of my vacation. Sit on a little stool, driink a little Dr. Pepper and try out some nevrdull. You'll be there a long long long time. 1) pay some one while drinking Dr Pepper add icecream if you like. 2) or buffer with green rouge and some people don't like it but acid wash them first just make sure you rinse them off before they turn white. About the time you spray the 2nd wheel wash the first off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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