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Title: 76 Dodge 440 model 821F ---blow-outs
Post by: on May 09, 2006, 07:17:23 PM
A number of the posts have mentioned frequent blowouts of the duallies.  Is this a common problem or just some people running older or under-inflated tires?
Chris
Title: 76 Dodge 440 model 821F ---blow-outs
Post by: Shayne on May 09, 2006, 09:35:23 PM
I would say you are right.  Either old, under inflated or under rated tires.


Also, if you have a blowout, it tends be a new worthy event people want to share.  Get on other RV message boards and see how many blowout threads you find.. LOTS.
Title: 76 Dodge 440 model 821F ---blow-outs
Post by: Horst on May 13, 2006, 06:45:38 AM
old AND under-inflated being the worst and deadliest combo

we have all taken our turns preaching about tires - but the short version goes like this:

AGE is very important in determining the health of a motorhome tire - 5 years is about it (unless it's stored indoors - then maybe 6 or 7 tops) - learn how to determinr the age ofg a tire using the DOT code on the sidewall

Can't tell you how many times I've seen people running on 10 year old tires - bragging about how much tread is left on them...........a disaster waiting to happen........
Title: 76 Dodge 440 model 821F ---blow-outs
Post by: Shayne on May 13, 2006, 09:46:50 AM
Quote from: "Horst"Can't tell you how many times I've seen people running on 10 year old tires - bragging about how much tread is left on them...........a disaster waiting to happen........


When I bought my Clipper in 2000, it still had THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON IT!  23 years old and oh yeah, they still had lots of tread  :D



Original belts and hoses too :shock: