Re: 3 blown tires and 12 hrs later. . . (long read

Posted by ShepFL on August 10, 2004 at 16:52:25 from (63.175.91.226):

In Reply to: Re: 3 blown tires and 12 hrs later. . . (long read posted by TimFL on August 10, 2004 at 14:04:39:

TimFL -
Pls consider re-reading my original post. I did prep the trailer; lites, tires, safety chains, reflective tape and bearings were repacked in Feb. 2004.

The used tires were on the TRAILER and NOT on the TRUCK. For the trailer tire failures and subsequent removal and replacement I take FULL responsibility for that. I have the appropriate tools for changing tires including removal of tires from rim and installing replacement tires on the rims.

For this trip I changed out 2 tires on the trailer; one that was suspect prior to departing and the other tire when it failed while in Atlanta.

The issue I had
a) lug nut was on way to tight, possible x-thread from last tire rotation (Feb. 2004).

b) 7 hrs. for service tech to remove single lug nut from TRUCK so I could install NEW SPARE.

I twisted the GMC factory lug nut removal tool and BROKE my 4 way lug nut wrench trying to remove the offending lug nut. Tool kit will be updated to include 18" pipe wrench so I am better prepared next time.

As a side bar, today the tire shop where I bought the tires replaced the defective TRUCK tire and apologized for the lug nut fiasco.

They determined that an inner belt slipped causing the premature failure. As to lug nut over-tightening others before me encountered similar issues and brought it to their attn. The owners implemented a random audit and said issue has since resolved itself. They are good folks to deal with and I've been buying auto tires from them for about 6 yrs. and will continue doing so.

Follow Ups:

• Re: 3 blown tires and 12 hrs later. . . (long read TimFL 19:53:19 08/10/04 (2)
  • Re: 3 blown tires and 12 hrs later. . . (long read ShepFL 07:55:19 08/11/04 (1)
    • Re: 3 blown tires and 12 hrs later. . . (long read TimFL 09:19:18 08/11/04 (0)

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