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Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 05-29-2014, 06:21 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
So far twice the mileage, Power Kings toast in...

So far twice the mileage, Power Kings toast in 4200 miles, Gladiators just under 10K and look like they will go another 5-6K.

The Gladiators have a much stiffer side wall than the Power Kings and...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 01-12-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
X2 on bearing repacking. Learned the "old way"...

X2 on bearing repacking. Learned the "old way" clean & dry the brearing, then the blob of grease in the palm and pack any. Friend of mine had one of those bearing grease gun addons. He took just as...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 01-12-2014, 01:07 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
Maximum air pressure specs on the wheels is the...

Maximum air pressure specs on the wheels is the most over looked factors when upgrading tires. The correct thing to do is upgrade the wheels when you go to a tire that has a higher. max pressure.
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Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 01-11-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
Hey, kayak... I have the same problem with...

Hey, kayak...

I have the same problem with the dust caps on my flatbed cargo trailer. My solution, clean the drum and dust cap with a good degreaser, then one more wipe down with lacquer thinner....
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 01-11-2014, 05:47 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
I had a salesman demonstrate thin by gripping the...

I had a salesman demonstrate thin by gripping the bead with his fingers and pressing the sidewall with his thumbs.

A "thin tire" sidewall has a significant deflection.

When I tried this...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 09-05-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
Add to that neglect. We were on I90 in SD last...

Add to that neglect. We were on I90 in SD last week, had the cruise set at 62 MPH. Guy comes flying up behind me, must have been doing 75-80, he gets past me about 300' and boom, both right side...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-26-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
Sorry I missed your post ones too many glasses of...

Sorry I missed your post ones too many glasses of wine with supper.
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-26-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
Oh ya ask the guys that USED TO WORK WORK in the...

Oh ya ask the guys that USED TO WORK WORK in the NA rubber industry.
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-26-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
I ran Marathons on my Airstream, they were a good...

I ran Marathons on my Airstream, they were a good tire when they were made in the US.

Goodyear in their infinite wisdom decided that they would move production to China.

I no longer buy...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-26-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
I ran Marathons on my Airstream, they were a good...

I ran Marathons on my Airstream, they were a good tire when they were made in the US.

Goodyear in their infinite wisdom decided that they would move production to China.

I no longer buy...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-21-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
There used to be several North American made RV...

There used to be several North American made RV tires to choose from. One was the Goodyear Marathon, which is now made in China. I used to buy nothing but Goodyear tires since I got my first car.
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Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-19-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,992
Posted By hddecker
The number one killer of tires is neglect. ...

The number one killer of tires is neglect.

That said I have no faith in Chinese tires. Now you will get into the debate of ST vs LT.

In my case there is not much to choose from when it comes...
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