Kiwi Brian, thank you very much for the input, my family and I very much
appreciate it!!! Joe :)
brian falkner wrote:
> An article I read about the Firestone/Explorer tyre situation stated that
> its a temperature/climate problem. We have the same tyres on our Explorers
> here in New Zealand & with no reported problems. Apparently the potential
> of separation at higher temps was known to Firestone & Ford so vehicles so
> equipped were only to be distributed to cooler climes...[computer error
> again!!?].
>
> I teach advanced driving techniques for the Ford Advanced Driving School,
> which is a whole day of practice & theory & includes the "MOOSE TEST".
> Tyre pressures are a major factor in many accidents.
> We spend about 45 mins on tyres & stress the importance of correct
> pressures/matching brands/wheel alignment etc.
> I dont know about USA folks savvy re tyre pressures but here most are
> still in the dark ages & so are auto manufacturers recommendations...like
> typically, 28/26lbs f/R..which will cause tyres to overheat..premature
> wear..higher fuel consumption..etc.
> We instruct approx MINIMUMS of 32lbs for small cars, 35 medium & 37-40+
> larger depending on vehicle style & loading. I'm not up with bigger truck
> pressures.
>
> A simple rule Ive always followed is..IF IT LOOKS A LITTLE FLAT, THEN IT IS.
> When you're loaded up, pump em up!.
> I put 45/35 in my little 1.8L Econovan[Mazda] with 185x13s & more with a
> load & get better handling, mileage & wear.
> I suspect some of those Explorer/Firestone problems & others may not have
> occurred if people new about pressures & checked them at least monthly.
> I ran 42lbs in an Explorer I had.
> Under-inflation is real bad...over-inflation is not..[nobody over-inflates]!.
>
> Trailer tyres are often neglected yet are of equal importance to the safety
> of yourself & others not to mention the valuable load they may be supporting.
> Dont accept a tyre of any less condition than you would have on the front
> of your car!.
> If you can fill em all up with Nitrogen you'll eliminate heat expansion &
> decay & enjoy real savings on wear plus added safety....do the big rigs use
> it there? can you get it from a gas station?. We used to here, but now its
> hard to find.
>
> Some organisations are promoting the best tyres should be at rear for front
> drive vehicles...not so!...the steered wheels are the ones depended on most
> & are subject to the greatest strains..seems simple logic dont it!.
>
> Thats my input...hope its usefull to some
> Kiwi Brian...where its just spring...no fires & not as many firefighters
> here cos theyre over there helping out!.
>
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> others take note;
> <; I put 60,000 miles on the Michelins that came OEM on my Dodge. They
> <still had tread but I got new ones. They were 8 years old at the time and
> <still in good shape. I keep them at 80 pounds pressure. Rich
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> What size truck & tyre do you run Rich?.
>
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