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**truckdude239** · Yesterday, 11:26 PM

i, replace my fuel pump and fuel filter on my l s swap and got my truck running great went for drive and blew a left front Tire At seventy miles an hour This gives me an excuse to finally order the bigger tires that I wanted these are 255 60 15, and I order 275 60 15. I knew I really needed some tires. But I was hoping to get a few more months Out of them. But the valve stem knew better. Luckily, I was only like a mile from my work and they were nice enough to bring me my forjack and my impact gun and my tire inflated. The spare tires from ninety two, but it held enough air to get me off the highway

Luke87gt · Today, 01:08 AM

Judging by the condition of the white lettering, do I dare ask what the date stamping is on the tires?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · Today, 04:57 AM

A blown Passenger Rear at 60 MPH, on Superstition Highway, Route 60, really screwed up my '71 GMC Jimmy's side. I had to keep on the freeway at speed for half a mile longer because some goofball in a Volvo was trying to tell me I'd blown a tire.
YEAH! I KNOW... Get outta my way! And I proceeded to pull over to the right. Six lanes. [The berm on the Left wasn't safe, or not enough room.]
Steel belted radials 33x12.50x15. Steel belt took out my side molding, folded back some rear panel, ripped the molding off my tailgate, shredded my taillight, bulb, and its molding. Let's not talk about paint. Within a week, the other three tires went bad.

**truckdude239** · Today, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Luke87gt

Judging by the condition of the white lettering, do I dare ask what the date stamping is on the tires?

They are about 14 years old they where well past their prime

**1970cstblazer** · Today, 07:21 AM

Tires are not what they once were. It seems that they dry rot at a alarming rate. The 7 year replacement schedule is legit.

**DeadheadNM** · Today, 07:29 AM

Was it the tire or the valve stem that failed?

**truckdude239** · Today, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Was it the tire or the valve stem that failed?

Pretty sure was vavle stem that failed I've had to replace a few but at 70 mph the tire didn't survive.

72c20customcamper · Today, 08:32 AM

Glad no damage or injuries . Tires and brakes(hoses) are one thing I redo every 8 or so years . 14 years is way past the margin of safety . Rubber products aren’t natural rubber anymore . Natural rubber lasted much longer than the synthetic . The 7 year thing is based on average milage that people put on cars . Most people the tires need to be replaced because if wear in 5 to 6 years .

**dagnabbitt** · Today, 09:39 AM

What was that like? I've blown rear tires at that speed and it was no big deal, but destroying a front tire at 70 seems a bit scary.

**truckdude239** · Today, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

What was that like? I've blown rear tires at that speed and it was no big deal, but destroying a front tire at 70 seems a bit scary.

It wasn't the blow out that scare me so much as where I was when it happened I was pulled over in the left side emergency lane and people wherent paying attention, all I heard was a loud Whoosh of air left front went down and hear the classic flat tire Thumping noise it never got schakely or anything

**Rust_never_sleeps** · Today, 10:36 AM

This one de-laminated in the driveway overnight. When I took it in to swap the rest out, the oldest guy there said they sold these when he first started working there.
Date codes were for 1989.
With proper alignment, it coulda gone another couple hundred yards ;-)

**DeadheadNM** · Today, 11:39 AM

Glad that worked out OK. The (long since discontinued) 16.5" BFG KOs on my K20 are getting up there in age but appear good.

Yesterday, 11:26 PM	#1
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,224	Blew a tire i, replace my fuel pump and fuel filter on my l s swap and got my truck running great went for drive and blew a left front Tire At seventy miles an hour This gives me an excuse to finally order the bigger tires that I wanted these are 255 60 15, and I order 275 60 15. I knew I really needed some tires. But I was hoping to get a few more months Out of them. But the valve stem knew better. Luckily, I was only like a mile from my work and they were nice enough to bring me my forjack and my impact gun and my tire inflated. The spare tires from ninety two, but it held enough air to get me off the highway Attached Images __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

Today, 01:08 AM	#2
Luke87gt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Pleasanton CA Posts: 117	Re: Blew a tire Judging by the condition of the white lettering, do I dare ask what the date stamping is on the tires? __________________ 1969 C10 Shortbed Wanted (pm me): - Pair of 275/60/15 tires

Today, 04:57 AM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,100	Re: Blew a tire A blown Passenger Rear at 60 MPH, on Superstition Highway, Route 60, really screwed up my '71 GMC Jimmy's side. I had to keep on the freeway at speed for half a mile longer because some goofball in a Volvo was trying to tell me I'd blown a tire. YEAH! I KNOW... Get outta my way! And I proceeded to pull over to the right. Six lanes. [The berm on the Left wasn't safe, or not enough room.] Steel belted radials 33x12.50x15. Steel belt took out my side molding, folded back some rear panel, ripped the molding off my tailgate, shredded my taillight, bulb, and its molding. Let's not talk about paint. Within a week, the other three tires went bad. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

Today, 07:21 AM	#5
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,359	Re: Blew a tire Tires are not what they once were. It seems that they dry rot at a alarming rate. The 7 year replacement schedule is legit. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

Today, 07:29 AM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,315	Re: Blew a tire Was it the tire or the valve stem that failed? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

Today, 08:32 AM	#8
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,228	Re: Blew a tire Glad no damage or injuries . Tires and brakes(hoses) are one thing I redo every 8 or so years . 14 years is way past the margin of safety . Rubber products aren’t natural rubber anymore . Natural rubber lasted much longer than the synthetic . The 7 year thing is based on average milage that people put on cars . Most people the tires need to be replaced because if wear in 5 to 6 years . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

Today, 09:39 AM	#9
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,307	Re: Blew a tire What was that like? I've blown rear tires at that speed and it was no big deal, but destroying a front tire at 70 seems a bit scary. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

Today, 10:36 AM	#11
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 428	Re: Blew a tire This one de-laminated in the driveway overnight. When I took it in to swap the rest out, the oldest guy there said they sold these when he first started working there. Date codes were for 1989. With proper alignment, it coulda gone another couple hundred yards ;-) Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Custom longbed 350/350

Today, 11:39 AM	#12
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,315	Re: Blew a tire Glad that worked out OK. The (long since discontinued) 16.5" BFG KOs on my K20 are getting up there in age but appear good. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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