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Re: [GMCnet] I have a new job! Also, Heavy/medium truck tire age limits? (OT) [message #247514 is a reply to message #247513] Tue, 15 April 2014 16:07 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Robin Hood is currently offline  Robin Hood   United States
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THe guy did say somethign about "split rims". I must admit that I don't
know what that means. He mentioned that he may have a line on some
different rims that will let me run more common and cheaper rubber.

On Tue, Apr 15, 2014 at 5:00 PM, John R. Lebetski <gransport@aol.com> wrote:

>
>
> I'd be more concerned if they are split rims. Also if the tires have been
> run underinflated during their life. I'd say a good visual inspection is
> worth quite a bit towards peace of mind. If any consolation, my tire guy
> says at 7 years to keep inspecting and just keep running them. Be sure the
> kingpins are good on the truck. Good news is there are usually only 2 tie
> rod ends and 2 drag link ends to replace on a truck. Bad news is kingpins
> are expensive to have done.
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