- Sep 5, 2012
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Long time, friends. I hate to come in here and just drop a situation, as I have such fond memories of hanging out on the old site with everyone, keeping (most of) my problems to myself.
That said, I've come to get my lashings in exchange for your 2 cents. Here it goes;
Today, I took them in to get an inspection/rotation, and the same guy who installed them in 2011, said he can't do a front to back rotation because of how worn they are. I was confused, but sort of aware that the tires looked a little smooth. The guy showed me his tread measurements and how they were below the safe parameters. Offered to give me roughly 50% credit toward a new set if I acted soon.
However, I have a hunch that something more than poor rotation/inflation maintenance is responsible for chewing through a decently rated 60k tire in 32k...
My suspicions are:
I've recently made the financial decision to do whatever it takes to keep my TB for as long as I can. I have no car payments, very little other debt, and would like to keep it that way. Therefore, throwing a couple grand at catching up on maintenance is most viable. Engine is running well and tranny hasn't made a peep. *knock on wood*
Two questions:
Am I overlooking any other action items?
I think I should remedy the items in the following order; 1) Brakes, 2)Shocks/Coils, 3) Tires, 4) Alignment to wrap it all up, 5) Maybe relaxing a bit. Thoughts?
Thanks in advance, I'll take my lashings now.
-Alex
That said, I've come to get my lashings in exchange for your 2 cents. Here it goes;
Jan 2011: Bought a set of 4 BF Goodrich Long Trails (60k warranty) at a place with lifetime rotation/balancing/etc.
June 2011: Picked up a nasty screw on the highway, blew out one of the tires. They replaced it, rotated the tires, and sent me on my way.
April 2012: Rotation.
June 2011: Picked up a nasty screw on the highway, blew out one of the tires. They replaced it, rotated the tires, and sent me on my way.
April 2012: Rotation.
Today, I took them in to get an inspection/rotation, and the same guy who installed them in 2011, said he can't do a front to back rotation because of how worn they are. I was confused, but sort of aware that the tires looked a little smooth. The guy showed me his tread measurements and how they were below the safe parameters. Offered to give me roughly 50% credit toward a new set if I acted soon.
However, I have a hunch that something more than poor rotation/inflation maintenance is responsible for chewing through a decently rated 60k tire in 32k...
My suspicions are:
A) Tires - I should have rotated/ maintained their inflation more attentively.
B) Alignment - I've never had an alignment, because I never felt like the truck pulled to either side.
C) Brakes - Haven't touched the brakes since I bought the vehicle at 79k (now at 142k).
D) Suspension - No secret, the OEM shocks are shot. Not seized, but quite afloat. I'm sold on getting the Bilstein HDs.
E) Driving habits. I plead the fifth.
* I don't tow anything, and I drive about 240 miles a week, >75% highway @ 65-70 mph.
B) Alignment - I've never had an alignment, because I never felt like the truck pulled to either side.
C) Brakes - Haven't touched the brakes since I bought the vehicle at 79k (now at 142k).
D) Suspension - No secret, the OEM shocks are shot. Not seized, but quite afloat. I'm sold on getting the Bilstein HDs.
E) Driving habits. I plead the fifth.
* I don't tow anything, and I drive about 240 miles a week, >75% highway @ 65-70 mph.
I've recently made the financial decision to do whatever it takes to keep my TB for as long as I can. I have no car payments, very little other debt, and would like to keep it that way. Therefore, throwing a couple grand at catching up on maintenance is most viable. Engine is running well and tranny hasn't made a peep. *knock on wood*
Two questions:
Am I overlooking any other action items?
I think I should remedy the items in the following order; 1) Brakes, 2)Shocks/Coils, 3) Tires, 4) Alignment to wrap it all up, 5) Maybe relaxing a bit. Thoughts?
Thanks in advance, I'll take my lashings now.
-Alex