mowerman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Excellent thank you I just walked outside to take another look at them and yes, all eight drives are definitely junk. Even the ones that have a little rubber on them. Funny part last time I put air in them was around 20 years ago and some of them are still rock hard must be magic tubes ha ha. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Boy, the hornets should get comfortable on that thing. I just sprayed the hell out of it last weekend open the door to start it and noticed they’re still flying all around it. They’re either tough hornets or I didn’t put enough spray. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Six months of snow in this hell hole. Soon as the weather broke here they all come. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 OK now I’m getting off subject. Where is Joey when you need him with his knuckle whacking stick?????? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 We have a couple of Shadetree tire shops in town here cash money I might be able to find something a little bit more good used not to be bad mouthing anybody but container. Haulers are usually Mexican or Iranian around here. I’m thinking might be able to swing a little bit shady deal with one of them ha ha who knows Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 I was talking to our head mechanic a while back he was telling me a lot of times they have good used take offs he gave me the name and number of our vendor. I have not contacted this guy yet or done anything about it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 I suppose I would be tickled to death if I could get each one for 2 to 300 I would just slap down the plastic Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Just tapped in used truck tires in Reno this popped up whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???? That price is for 8 might have to consider them … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 And yes thier 24-5s Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 I dunno were you blokes are shopping, I just did a quick Google and there's no shortage of 11R 22.5 tyres for sale in Australia for under 300 bucks Australian Yeah they will be cheap Chinese stuff but I bet they'll last fine on a toy hauler or any of our hobby trucks, even for the bloke running around town for a living Dunno about 24.5 as I have never seen them in Australia Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 I did some googling for 12 R 24.5's Well they are gunna be hard to find in Australia but what I did find was ove4 a grand, maybe 1300 bucks, phew That doesn't even roll off the tounge any good Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 a friend runs the double coins. he has never had any issues with them. we run coopers because the dealer is next door to the old shop. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 18 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said: I did some googling for 12 R 24.5's Well they are gunna be hard to find in Australia but what I did find was ove4 a grand, maybe 1300 bucks, phew That doesn't even roll off the tounge any good Paul That’s a lot of bucks,different market over there for sure.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, tjc transport said: a friend runs the double coins. he has never had any issues with them. we run coopers because the dealer is next door to the old shop. I used to run them,talked to u about them,they went way up almost 700 each,first time I bought them was under 400 I think 375 ..Even the double coins are getting crazy expensive.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 The 12- 24.5 Double coin are a different tread design than the smaller sizes,I really like them an they are wearing great,and like I posted before the Road Crew brand are Double Coin but much cheaper,about 200 per tire cheaper.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 2 hours ago, mowerman said: And yes thier 24-5s my mistake 22-5s Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 ya for recreation toy thats not going to see much highway,if any i will certainly look for best for less...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 7 hours ago, MACKS said: This is when they were new.. that back half picture of same truck in your profile??? that's a nice lookin rig. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 9 hours ago, mowerman said: ya for recreation toy thats not going to see much highway,if any i will certainly look for best for less...bob To be honest I don't even ask for a price A new Chinese tyre and rim for a spider (dayton) are about 300 bucks including tax All I gotta do is pop the on the spider They are cheap, a lot cheaper than a tube, tyre amd rust band and give less trouble and last longer Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 I’m looking to replace my tires on my 79 r model,it has 1100/22 on it now.Can’t seem to find them,so I was thinking of going with new wheels and 11r22..5 what are you throughts.What size tire replaced the 1100/22 is there one? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Spokes? Don't the 11.00/22 convert to 11r 24.5 rims? 10.00/20 convert to 22.5. As for Double coin tires? I do run chinese tires on my trailer(15") but I replace them after 5 yrs. I don't know if I want to cut corners to just have to replace them sooner? I think it all boils down to personal preference. I don't mind spending a bit more to feel more comfortable(reliable) with something other then a "cheap" chinese tire. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 2 hours ago, hicrop10 said: I’m looking to replace my tires on my 79 r model,it has 1100/22 on it now.Can’t seem to find them,so I was thinking of going with new wheels and 11r22..5 what are you throughts.What size tire replaced the 1100/22 is there one? An 11/22 is a 12/24.5. 11/24.5 will go right on yours' but you may need different spacers and wedges. An 11/24.5 will be a little smaller than a 11/22, and depending on manufacturer you may not even notice. !!!!! 22.5 is tubeless 20" and 24.5 is tubeless 22" !!!!! AND 24" tube type is a whole different animal all by itself. Confused yet ? (lol) 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-530504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 I stopped in the local Service Tire Truck Center (multiple locations VA to NY) for a quote on 11r22.5s. They priced six Kelly 146k Armoursteel all positions @$356 each and install on bare wheel @ $25 each. Also gave a quote on Coopers four Work Series RHD H 1 drives @ $482 each and two Work Series RHA H 1 steers @ $468. No price reductions in sight. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-531134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 From what I’m seeing 350 is about the best you’re going to do I still haven’t looked into the rims I would really like to get rid of all my split rims and go tubeless I haven’t really done anything yet. As I mentioned around here do I have a lot of container chassis word spoke wheels I am hoping to find some good take offs mounted…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-531360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I noticed brand new rims alone, are a fortune Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72769-old-tires/page/3/#findComment-531361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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