12-19-2007, 11:44 AM | #1 |
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Tire Question
I have a set of swampers for my 84.If I put them on my truck(which The motor is out of)will they have permanent flat spots in them or should I just be more patient?(being patient is DEFINETLY not one of my strong points!)
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12-19-2007, 01:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: Tire Question
They'll have flat spots every morning after you park it, welcome to the thumper club!
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12-19-2007, 02:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: Tire Question
How long till you get it driveable again? A month,a year,more? If it was only going to be a month or so I might put them on but if they were a big tire I might leave them off till after I put a motor in so the truck is a little lower to the ground to make putting the motor in a little easier...My tires get flat spots you can tell are there when driving, after 2-3 weeks of sitting...
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12-20-2007, 12:53 AM | #5 |
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12-20-2007, 04:10 AM | #6 |
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I`ve never seen flat spots not round out after driving.I`ve had trucks sit fo years,then drive with no problems.Radials aren`t nearly as bad about flattening as bias.
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12-20-2007, 02:49 PM | #7 |
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Re: Tire Question
I'm hoping to have the motor done and back in by June.I'll know they'll flat spot overnight I just don't want permanent flat spots.But it sounds like I should be safe putting them on.
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12-20-2007, 03:04 PM | #8 | |
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12-21-2007, 02:55 PM | #9 |
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Oh ya I had the same thumper tires when I had my old '79 lol know exactly what you are talking about. I would wait but just my opinion.
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