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Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17369444 06/26/22
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,030 SW Montana V VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger
VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger V Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,030 SW Montana	Alwaysoutdoors: Yes - probably more than a hundred times now. One "changing" of a tire happened many years ago in an October blizzard on the State Highway 12 between Miles City and Baker, Montana right at the Powder River. I was Hunting Antelope by myself and had harvested a Buck Antelope that morning before the BLIZZARD started and I was intent on getting to the "meat locker" in Miles City before they closed. Anyway I had the VarmintMobile as far off onto the shoulder as I could get it with my emergency flashers on and was toiling away on the heavy 8 lug 3/4 ton wheels. 9 (nine!) vehicles passed me in the hour it took to get that flat tire changed - 7 (seven!) of those drivers stopped (in a blizzard!) to offer assistance to me! That little incident was one of the reasons I decided to move to Montana. I try to keep "good" tires on all my vehicles these days (in my old age). Hold into the wind VarmintGuy

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Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17369473 06/26/22
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,335 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna
Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,335 Filer, ID	Flats can still happen but having those good tires greatly reduces the odds. The TPMS also can help by telling you if you need air before you get in in an ugly place and find it's too flat to drive. Having an inexpensive inflator under the seat can make a big difference. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17369552 06/26/22
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 14,209 Marshall NC S simonkenton7 Campfire Outfitter
simonkenton7 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 14,209 Marshall NC	Another big favor you can do yourself is to look at the date code stamped on your tires. You ought not to be driving any tires over 8 years old. Don't forget to check the spare.

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? simonkenton7 #17370033 06/26/22
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,335 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna
Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,335 Filer, ID	Originally Posted by simonkenton7 Another big favor you can do yourself is to look at the date code stamped on your tires. You ought not to be driving any tires over 8 years old. Don't forget to check the spare. If you're towing a trailer with trailer tires, make that 5 years. Since they don't haul any passengers, they aren't made to hold up as long as truck tires. Instead of trailer tires, use LT tires. They work great on trailers and last twice as long. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17371115 06/26/22
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,157 The town Del Shannon made famo... Whelenman Campfire Outfitter
Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,157 The town Del Shannon made famo...	Numerous times on cars and pickups. I once blew a tire on the rear tire of my Honda at seventy miles an hour. Now that will get your attention. Last edited by Whelenman; 06/26/22. Well we're Green and we're Gold, and we play better when it's cold. All us Cheese heads have our favorite superstar. We love Brett Favre.

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Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17371208 06/26/22
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,773 Rural Utah USA T tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana
tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,773 Rural Utah USA	T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17371505 06/26/22
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,208 Winchester ID K kenster99 Campfire Tracker
kenster99 Campfire Tracker K Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,208 Winchester ID	No, but have changed some light bulbs. Took a while to learn, as I cross threaded some, but have it down now.

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? kenster99 #17371523 06/26/22
Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,166 Michigan TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter
TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,166 Michigan	Originally Posted by kenster99 No, but have changed some light bulbs. Took a while to learn, as I cross threaded some, but have it down now. LOL Sweet truck. You did better than okay for not knowing how to change a tire…

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17371531 06/26/22
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,867 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana
SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,867 Hi-Line	Russian olive attack. Stuck 4 new tires on the air drill. Slow to fast leakers. This quick fix lasted over 1200 acres. Still there in fact.

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17371534 06/26/22
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,356 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna
Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,356 Montana	Is that spit? Never mind.... I am MAGA.

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Re: Have you ever changed a tire? Jim_Conrad #17371550 06/26/22
Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 1,116 TN DeadHead Campfire Regular
DeadHead Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 1,116 TN	Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad Is that spit? Never mind....

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17371583 06/26/22
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,867 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana
SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,867 Hi-Line	lol

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17371613 06/26/22
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,867 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana
SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,867 Hi-Line	Latest acquisition for an off road feed/stock trailer pickup. https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-40043-...compressor&qid=1656294640&sr=8-2

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17371625 06/26/22
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,920 SE, Iowa B blanket Campfire Outfitter
blanket Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,920 SE, Iowa	That is a funny question. Better would be if you have ever fixed A tire

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17371657 06/26/22
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,783 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna
wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,783 Iowa/NW Ontario	We bought a tire machine in 1969. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? wabigoon #17371671 06/26/22
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,920 SE, Iowa B blanket Campfire Outfitter
blanket Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,920 SE, Iowa	Bet it doesn't do tractor tires

Re: Have you ever changed a tire? alwaysoutdoors #17371673 06/26/22
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,783 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna
wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,783 Iowa/NW Ontario	13.6x 38, and 18.4x 34 tractors, even fluid. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

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