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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

04-18-2019, 01:54 PM

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New Steer tires: Three questions

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Posted By petrel

Well the steers are done, but I will certainly...

Well the steers are done, but I will certainly keep that in mind when the drives mature to retirement.

Fun fact: These newish (3017) steers (Michelin X Coach HL Z - 295/80 R22.5) were manufactured...

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

04-16-2019, 12:21 PM

Replies: 16

New Steer tires: Three questions

Views: 5,617

Posted By petrel

Ok, so the big Michelin dealer I was holding out...

Ok, so the big Michelin dealer I was holding out for said that the tires he was able to get had a '14 date code! I think he just did not want to attempt a re-order.

Since I have a trip coming...

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

04-11-2019, 04:13 AM

Replies: 16

New Steer tires: Three questions

Views: 5,617

Posted By petrel

When I replace the drives, I'm going to install...

When I replace the drives, I'm going to install TPMS.

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

04-05-2019, 10:08 AM

Replies: 16

New Steer tires: Three questions

Views: 5,617

Posted By petrel

Thank you very much for your insights. I was...

Thank you very much for your insights. I was buying into the logic of the rubber's suspended animation while in storage, until Michelin said they drew the line at 3 years of storage. That would...

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

04-05-2019, 09:01 AM

Replies: 16

New Steer tires: Three questions

Views: 5,617

Posted By petrel

The nice lady at Michelin said that the tires...

The nice lady at Michelin said that the tires have a maximum shelf life of three years. She went on to say that tires manufactured prior to 2017 have a 5 year warranty. Tires manufactured in 2017...

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

04-04-2019, 11:29 AM

Replies: 16

New Steer tires: Three questions

Views: 5,617

Posted By petrel

Ok tire Gurus, please help me out with this: ...

Ok tire Gurus, please help me out with this: Went to dealer today and the tires had a date code of 3017! Over a year old already. The salesman apologized and is trying to find "fresher" tires.
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

04-03-2019, 08:42 AM

Replies: 16

New Steer tires: Three questions

Views: 5,617

Posted By petrel

Ok, I'm sold! The date code on mine is...

Ok, I'm sold! The date code on mine is 3013...yikes!

Just ordered two Michelin X Coach HL Zs Hopefully getting them mounted tomorrow.

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

04-01-2019, 07:10 AM

Replies: 16

New Steer tires: Three questions

Views: 5,617

Posted By petrel

Thanks for your insights!

Thanks for your insights!

Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions

03-29-2019, 05:13 PM

Replies: 16

New Steer tires: Three questions

Views: 5,617

Posted By petrel

New Steer tires: Three questions

What is the current conventional wisdom about steer tire age? Mine show very little wear, and have no sidewall dry rot that I can see, but I think they are 6yrs old. Is it time to replace them...

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