rsb502 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Think about it like this, new steers will run $600-$1000 depending on what you get, caps will run $400-700 depending. Now picture blowing a steer tire, if you keep it on the road you'll still need another tire, hood, headlight, bumper, mudflap, battery box maybe even a fuel tank. Now is it worth it? 2 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
607t1173 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 They have improved recaps greatly thu the years, but not so much that I would risk my life to run them on the steering axle.Any one who has ever blown a steering tire on an older truck with manual steering could tell you how tough it is.The first one I blew was in 1972 and it almost put me over a hill onto the railroad tracks, not to mention that I thought it broke my arm. HOW MUCH IS YOUR LIFE WORTH ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Think about it like this, new steers will run $600-$1000 depending on what you get, caps will run $400-700 depending. Now picture blowing a steer tire, if you keep it on the road you'll still need another tire, hood, headlight, bumper, mudflap, battery box maybe even a fuel tank. Now is it worth it?Don't forget a re-placement pair for the "coffee stained" shorts either!.......................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
raydurr Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 When I stopped running retreads I stopped having tire failures. Another view point. What if you do "sling a cap" on the steer axle and no one gets hurt.How much will it cost to fix the damage to you fender,hood,bumper,wiring harness,airlines and floor pan.Ive seen ALL of these damaged on a steer tire failure.OH and the roadside service call. New or good used tires are way cheaper. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepressure2004 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I saw this dude in a Pete triaxel years ago blow a front, and long story short the guy went through the windsheild. Quote Mack and OshKosh enthusiest in central CT Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I saw this dude in a Pete triaxel years ago blow a front, and long story short the guy went through the windsheild.I heard about that... Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepressure2004 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I heard about that...He was a pretty big guy too. It was a company out of Branford. I'm sure you know who.... Quote Mack and OshKosh enthusiest in central CT Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 He was a pretty big guy too. It was a company out of Branford. I'm sure you know who....Yeah i know who Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Are these for the Superliner,if so I would save up and get 12.00's the taller rubber will look much better,just my 2 cents.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Are these for the Superliner,if so I would save up and get 12.00's the taller rubber will look much better,just my 2 cents..My dad put 12R24s on our superliner. It looks a lot better than the original 11R24. It makes the truck look tougher, are stronger, and fills up the wheel wells. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 My dad put 12R24s on our superliner. It looks a lot better than the original 11R24. It makes the truck look tougher, are stronger, and fills up the wheel wells.If they only made tubeless 24'' I'd have em on my cl all the way around,love the look of the big rubber! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
REOGasMackDiesel Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Tread wright sells re-cap/re-tread tires from 15s up to 19.5s. A friend of mine ran these retreads at all 4 corners on his S10-Blazer and actually wore out 3 sets of them.Apparently these mold cures are legal on vehicles with 4,500lb and lighter GVWR's anything heavier is for the rear wheels and trailers only.I have 2 of these on the rear of my Jeep Comanche which only 2 wheel drive, I still wouldn't run Re-cap/Re-tread tires on the steer axle of anything.My Jeep is over the GVWR light its a 6K-LB GVWR rig so I couldn't anyway.Mike Quote 1953 REO M48.1962 GMC 3000.1969 AMC AMX-390.1983 AMC Eagle SX/4.1988 AMC Jeep Comanche. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Just put 2 new Gladiator tires on the front of my Superliner, they ran me 850 for the two of them. Even thought the truck is for show now spent the money, plus it would have failed saftey inspection if caps. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-166875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 If your truck is plated classic in Pa you need an annual inspection. You will fail instantly for caps on the steers. That's a big no no. I've run caps on drives and trailers with good luck. Theyve always been goodyear caps and I'm a sticker for tire pressure and rotation. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-168674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I've had two front pick up tires seperate going 80mph. It is not a fun ride. We kept them upright both times, but it is no fun.Ben Quote 1962 B733 L cab Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30048-retreads-on-steers/page/2/#findComment-168720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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