Hi Claude!
Yes - it really suprized me too! I have around 200,000
miles in GMC's since 1977 and have NEVER had a
blowout.
The tires were JUST "E" Workhorses. Steel tread but
NOT sidewalls. But with my first GMC I used "D" rated
tires for years until they recommended "E", then
switched (just to "E" - not ALL Steel).
These were also real good tires. Well over 50% of read
left. Absolutely ZERO uneven tread wear.
The only thing I did was "rotate" tires just before
blowouts. Even kept same side. Just front 2 and far
rear 2. After losing front tire (one of the best
ones), I then kept 2 best on rear (far rear). Lost
second one in less than 150 miles after first.
All 6 tires were "E" all bought brand new at same time
from Goodyear Truck Center. I always keep 75-80lbs in
my tires (I dropped to 65lbs for a very brief period -
500-750 miles - during the "Big Tire Discussion") But
felt no improvement so went back.
I typically run 80 Hot front & 75 Hot rear. That is
where they were. We run to the heavy side of GR WT.
But not excessive.
So go figure!
Very curious
Now 100% All Steel
Blowouts not on my favorite things to do list!
> To gmcfl--
> Further to you post of blowing out your E range tire
> -that really
> surprises
me.So I am wondering a couple of things.
> Were your tires both
> E range and steele belted on the tred and the
> sidewalls? And what were
> the air pressures you always travelled with along
> with total weight of
> coach? Could any of the reasons for the blow out be
> found in these
> answers?
>
> Just wondering and interested,
> Claude
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Mike
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