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Old 06-28-2014, 03:34 AM   #21
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Balancing dust works awesome
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Old 06-28-2014, 04:23 AM   #22
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Thanks Dave. it's never all cherries that's for sure.
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Old 06-28-2014, 04:44 AM   #23
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I made an appointment to balance my tires on Monday. I'm going to use the silicon sand. I put this in my dually and it's worked out well. It's my understanding, there are several different methods to balance the tires.

#1 typical weights ( may fall off)
#2 powder (not recommended for tires that aren't used much due to condensation, turns powder to rock)
#3 the silicon sand (about the same as powder but wont turn to rock with moisture)
#4 ceramic beads (most claim this to be the best)
#5 liquid (will freeze in the north)

I wounder how some of these will effect pressure sensors.
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Old 06-28-2014, 06:06 AM   #24
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Tira tires @866-8803093, 5 rims & tires for $2375.00 H range tires.
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Old 06-28-2014, 06:58 PM   #25
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Anyone have experience with Kenda F rated tires in our size which are rated for 3920 lbs load. They claim to be made in Taiwan and have a two year warranty. $209 from eTrailer with free shipping.
http://www.etrailer.com/Tires-and-Wh...a/AM10501.html
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Old 06-28-2014, 07:20 PM   #26
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Not sure what is going on with this tire but the tire manufacturer does not set load capacity, The Tire & Rim Assn does this. The approved Load capacity of a 235/85R16 F tire is 3415 lbs at 95 psi. There is something wrong. In a 235/85R16 I am a fan of the load range E Michelin XPS Rib and Bridgestone R250, The Goodyear G614 in LR G. All of these have an all steel casing and are built like heavy duty truck tires.
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Old 06-29-2014, 03:56 PM   #27
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Got the h rated tires and wheel on yesterday. Those things weigh a ton. Nice being able to lift the rig to install. Did my wet bolts and wheel bearings at the same time. A little anti-seize and a 1/2 torque wrench did the trick. I'm whooped over after torquing down 32 lug nuts. More piece of mind now.
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Old 06-29-2014, 04:06 PM   #28
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Got any pics? Would like to see how they look!
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Old 06-29-2014, 04:08 PM   #29
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I will get a couple pictures up today.
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Old 06-29-2014, 04:13 PM   #30
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Cool! You'll be looking all DRV on us
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Old 06-29-2014, 04:39 PM   #31
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Quick pic -
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Old 06-29-2014, 06:17 PM   #32
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Oh wow, those are super looking wheels!! Thanks for the pic! For some reason I thought the selection was very limited on the 17.5, more like the Alcoa look.

And equally sexy wheel covers, go nice with your paint scheme!
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Nice - you know I like 'em cuz they look a lot like my previous SOB's wheels and similar to my trucks wheels !
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Thanks everyone. I had quite a few choices, but think these match the paint scheme better. The covers were a nice pickup, match pretty close. Makes me want to get my truck painted to match and some wheels to match. Where will it end? ��
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Old 06-30-2014, 01:52 AM   #35
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My wife would say..

"This ENDS NOW!" in her cute little way
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My wife would say..

"This ENDS NOW!" in her cute little way

We have to get our wives together so Ginny can convert her. The more toys I have the better Ginny is treated.
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hahahaha I guess! I don't think I could talk her into a 40' house boat! Help her understand
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hahahaha I guess! I don't think I could talk her into a 40' house boat! Help her understand

Just remember.....life is short! Sooner or later we all meet our maker and until then lets have fun.
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