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[Refer Hauler]

had similiar problem as Phil's picture, cost $1451 for a new tire (virgin) and a wheel. Michelin say they will adjust the price ( probably up). The tire repairman says the tire's are " de-laminating". I don't know if this is true but next truck will have conventional dual setup. I have had no problems getting a tire brought out to me but have had to pay extra mileage for the tire man to go get a tire and bring it out I think they ride better and are definately quieter but fuel savings are slight if at all pulling a 53 ft reefer.

 

[greg334]

I also thing it is an under-inflation issue.

I'm going to assume that the trailer to the truck was right there, so was it a Michigan Train or a heavy gravel hauler?

If so, it may be a case of something else deflating the tire enough to heat it up like that.

 

[moose]

Looks like underinflation, !

Yh'a , and no self inflation system ,
and kind of hard to see from here , but that just may be a hyver (lift) truck/trailer , which is very hard on the rear axle .
And if you look on the top picture , it is clearly that the tire iron behind the truck , have a protector shield of some sort ...

 

[moose]

BINGO !!!

look at the mudflap behind the tire .
the mudflap was rubbing against that ,now missing, part of the tire .

 

[greg334]

I know that the SS's are good tires but running the on rigs that take a beating like that? I don't see the savings.

 

[14Wheeler]

Ive now been running the HT's for 2 months. Got nothing but good things to report. Improved MPG,better tracking,smoother ride quality. 23,000 and they look like the day they were put on.
One of the better investments ive made this year.