Check those tires!

[porkchop]

I put this in the other M series discussion to go along with the tire blow out that Kwai had, but I want to get it out to everyone. Make sure you watch the whole thing.

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897

[poolmike]

The very end of the clip shows a Sunoco station that I am very familiar with in Newtown, PA. The media failed to explain the approximate speed of the vehicle when the tire failed and how it was far past the speed rating.....but that doesn't matter.

[Barrman]

I checked the tires on the Suburban that we bought in January. They were made in December of 2007. Discount Tire is where I got them.

[wolf.dose]

Hey guys,
we have to look on several facts for tire failure!
First: The death of every tire is low tire pressure. In the internet video was nothing said about that. The recommended tire pressure by the car manufacturer is given for the best comfort. Add at least 2 PSI, and you also will reduce the fuel consumption.
Second: Check tire pressure with COULD tires at least every 4 to 6 weeks! Even tubeless tires are not 100% air prove!
Third: If you buy tires, watch the load capacity and the speed index. It MUST fit for your car's maximum speed and axle loads. Unfortunaly most US-citizens are not used to look for that due to over 40 years speed limit to 55 mph.
Fourth: According to ETRTO (EUROPEAN TIRE AND RIM TECHNICAL ORGANISATION) a tire can be sold as new if under 5 years of age. Due to the most users the tire will be run down within the next 6 or 7 years. And that is the standard minimum life of a tire. TIRE AND RIM says the same!
Fifth: On my M101A1 trailer you will find tires which are branded to be built in 1968 and they still do their job, of course with the proper pressure. On my M715 the tires I use are made in 1994 and I still use them without problems (except the tire wear) with the proper pressure (5 bar, which also makes easy steering).
Sixth: Example for tire Pressure: The Chevy Blazer CD10516, the military version , had a recommended tire pressure of 2.9 bar (290 kPa) on the label. I used 3.5 bar (350 kPa) with a tire live of more than 90,000 miles. I drove it for more than 230,000 miles, than it was rotten away!
Any questions!
Wolf
Motor vehicle expert

[brute4c]

Hey guys,
we have to look on several facts for tire failure!
First: The death of every tire is low tire pressure.

Ever had a tire separate the belts from hitting a curb or pothole?
Ever had a puncture?
Ever take a corner so hard it pulled a tire off the rim?
Ever had a mismade tire that the tread peeled off due to an air bubble in the carcass of the tire during the vulcanizing process?
Ever worn a tire to no tread remaining?
Ever had bad front end parts or a bent frame and worn the edges off?

I could go on all day....

[vrod02]

Tire pressure............ Change we can count on. Lol's I think Brute hit the nail square.

[kwai]

Wolf
Motor vehicle expert

[gimpyrobb]

Ok boys, is there a fire extinguisher cartoon? Someone is getting flammed.

[randyscycle]

Motor vehicle expert? Nice.

Any paperwork to back that up?

Not to be critical, but I am an ASE Master Tech with L1 and L2, 20 years experience, SAAB factory program training, Mercedes factory program training, a Virginia State Inspector, Unlimited class, a Virginia State Certified Emissions Mechanic, Bosch CIS factory trained technician, and a Chrysler Supplemental Restraint Specialist and I consider myself far from an expert.