Hello Bobodu

by **okie** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:10 am

Can you tell me why a person inspects the tires on his truck?
Is he getting ready to do something?

Travis :popcorn:

Hmm.. talk about "out of left field"

If its a serious question, and you are speaking of a commercial truck, it is actually a federal law D.O.T Safety standards for CDL drivers to inspect their tires before making any trip (Walk around inspection) for wear (Traction issues) , cuts and damage (blowouts) and recaps coming loose (Ever see those "alligators" along the highway? ) and tire pressures (load bearing and overheating issues) among other things - One would want to do the same with any truck on which you plan to be hauling a heavy load.. How do I know? I used to have a class A CDL (tractor trailer driving)

Or, maybe your question to Bobo went right over my head.. :bricks:

by **KE4AVB** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:44 am

Brian, I was behind one those gas haulers when one those alligators came to life. The whole rear came off the roadway and I thought I was going to need to change my underwear. I would think that driver probably had some the same thoughts as I did.

by **okie** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 2:54 pm

Here is the reason for the question.
BOBODU in action......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68vrMixy1Wo

Travis :popcorn:

by **bobodu** » Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:47 am

I shot that because a guy wanted to trade some thinner tires for my big ones which don't handle well on bad roads. Looking to switch to some 245s. Hit even a shallow puddle with the 12.5s and they drag me off to the side.

by **bobodu** » Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:53 am

If I got this right...those 12.5 are equal to 317mm. Way too wide for my tastes.

by **bobodu** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:05 am

Found some stock rims on Craigslist for $100 and got two tires for 40 from work...plus 40 to mount and balance two lousy tires. But I have the old ones on Craigslist for 350..

by **okie** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:43 am

Those are pretty good looking wheels. I like 'em.

In my end of the country- they get $10 for mounting and balance each tire.
Down here a lot of things are cheap.............especially advise. :lol:

Travis

by **bobodu** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:46 am

Walmart was the only place open. $5 off...$5 on and $9 to balance !! I'm sure I could have done better if I wanted to wait, but I really wanted to get the old ones on the market without the truck being on jack stands.

by **okie** » Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:32 pm

Trucks don't do much good if they are on jack stands. :lol:

Are you supposed to get a little snow up your way?
4-wheel drive don't help much if there is no tires. :lol:

Travis

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