So I'm washing the cars tonight...

[P1et]

The weather was nice outside, so I washed my wife's Explorer and put a nice coat of sealant on it. It was looking pretty.

I started on my truck and saw that my left-rear tire was a bit low. No big deal, I'll take a drive and put some air in it once I'm done drying it. I get to the local Diamond Shamrock and my tire was registering less than 20 psi. Yes, it was pretty low. I filled it back to 60 psi and MAN that this start hissing like a mean cat!

Drive back to the house and I see this HUGE nail in my tire. I take the drill to take it out and my truck was sitting like PAUL WALL in less than 5 minutes: SIDEWAYS!

Had to put the spare on there and I'm riled up that my entire truck was looking pretty for next week, but now I'm rolling with an ugly spare. A dirty spare!

The upside is, now I get to clean the inside of at least one of my rims!!!

[nick19]

Originally Posted by P1et

The weather was nice outside, so I washed my wife's Explorer and put a nice coat of sealant on it. It was looking pretty.

I started on my truck and saw that my left-rear tire was a bit low. No big deal, I'll take a drive and put some air in it once I'm done drying it. I get to the local Diamond Shamrock and my tire was registering less than 20 psi. Yes, it was pretty low. I filled it back to 60 psi and MAN that this start hissing like a mean cat!

Drive back to the house and I see this HUGE nail in my tire. I take the drill to take it out and my truck was sitting like PAUL WALL in less than 5 minutes: SIDEWAYS!

Had to put the spare on there and I'm riled up that my entire truck was looking pretty for next week, but now I'm rolling with an ugly spare. A dirty spare!

The upside is, now I get to clean the inside of at least one of my rims!!!

Sorry bud! The up-upside is, you can get i t fixed in an hour or so. I've had a few flats before, took em to the local tire store, and had it patched or fixed. Or ended up buying a new tire.

Spares are NO fun to drive. Especially if it rains or snows within the next few days. I'd get it fixed first thing tomorrow.






-Nick

[abrcrombe]

That sucks! My brother had a screw in his tire yesterday, we got it plugged at the firestone for a couple bucks. 60 PSI on truck tires?? wow... that is high.

[Kelso]

i hope you go somewhere reputable! i got a nail in my tire once and took the wheel down the street and watched the idiot scratch my wheel's lip all to hell. i was calm as i asked for a repair and they told me to eff off basically....i took it somewhere else the next day to get the tire put on...stupid mistake

[Gary Sword]

If you have nice wheels you definately have to watch were you take it.

[P1et]

I actually says 60 PSI on the inside of my doors, the tires are "E" rated so I think they can handle it. My front tire was a bit over 50 PSI, I guess I'll leave it there.

I am thinking about just putting my spare tire on my proper wheel. And then maybe buy a used tire from Craigslit and putting that on the steelie.

[wytstang]

NEVER mind glad you got it fixed

[P1et]

I'm just always amazed on how such a small jack can lift up the entire truck. Makes me a nervous wreck!

[abrcrombe]

Oh, I am used to passenger tires at around 30 PSI and we have never had a truck/suv so I was surprised to hear 60!!

[cummins03]

Originally Posted by P1et

I actually says 60 PSI on the inside of my doors, the tires are "E" rated so I think they can handle it. My front tire was a bit over 50 PSI, I guess I'll leave it there.

I am thinking about just putting my spare tire on my proper wheel. And then maybe buy a used tire from Craigslit and putting that on the steelie.

Try running 60 in the front and 50-55 in the back it will smooth the ride out a little. Just be sure to air back up if pulling a gooseneck or fifth wheel. With the diesel in the front you want to run full pressure.