Re: Put tubes in them tires?

Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2014/7/21 10:44:11

JD and All,

Keeping my old tires is no longer an issue. When I asked the mechanic about sealing the beads or putting in tubes he said the tires were badly cracked on the inside wall and unsafe. Two years ago when I had it in for brakes the first time, he said the tires looked good enough. Two years sitting outside on the cold, cold ground and being exposed to 20 below temps might have quite a lot to do with the additional cracking. Plus a few hundred miles to really loosen 'em up in between winters.

Goes to show how rapidly old tires can get worse. They certainly don't get any better with time and mileage.

So, JD, how do you like them Diamond Back tires?

I would like to stick with the L78 15 equivalent, 4 ply bias (NOT belted) and wide whites.

Any suggestions, anyone? If you don't want to be a spokesperson for a brand on the forum, please PM me.

Thanks,