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Re: [Non-PC] if anyone wants tires

reply to VERN7
What is wrong with Firestone? It is not Firestone's fault that Ford under-inflated tires to make their POS vehicles pass rollover test.

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THE FACTS

The base tire of the Ford’s trucks is 235/75R-15. Firestone recommended to inflate it to 30 psi.

Ford’s internal memo suggests that Explorer didn’t pass rollover tests with 15” tires inflated to Firestone’s recommended pressure of 30 psi. To increase stability, Ford recommended the lower inflation pressure of 26 psi.

Firestone says that their tires run hot (take note) if they are inflated to below 30 psi. Underinflation increases tire wall flexing, rolling resistance and, in addition to that, increases fuel consumption and makes the vehicle less responsive.

Preliminary reports indicate that tread separations were caused by the excessive temperatures. The recall first started in states with warmer temperatures.

Only produced at Decatur, IL factory Wilderness AT tires are recalled. ATX tires recalled regardless of place of manufacture.

CONCLUSIONS

Let’s see… Explorer is susceptible to rolling over with 15” tires inflated to 30 psi. Ford recommends 26 psi. Underinflation causes high temperatures. High temperatures cause tread to separate.

WHO’S FAULT?

Both Firestone and Ford are at fault. Ford knew that their trucks are to easily roll over if normal (30 psi) tire inflation pressures were to be used. Instead of redesigning suspensions, Ford decided to lower recommended inflation pressure.

Firestone produced tires that cannot withstand driving with low inflation pressure. They should have predicted this kind of usage. Didn’t they know that Ford recommends 26 psi?

WHAT TO DO IN FUTURE?

If your truck is affected, get replacement tires and inflate them to… Let’s see.

Ford said that they recommended 26 psi for 10 years. Not very convincing. Now they say 26 to 20 psi will be acceptable.

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reply to VERN7
uh yeah,. it wasent all firestone....it was a huge screw up by 2 large companies.
believe it or not, even after all that crap firestones sales still went up and beat the previous year.

pss. for everyone sending me emails and pms, bare with me, i moved into my new apt and i havent gotten email yet...er it comes next tuesday.
im just checking this at my mothers.
thanks!
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reply to VERN7
Never thought I'd be asking for a price on tires here!

Looking for 4 Dueler A/T Revos 265/70-16 shipped to 06259. Best price I have so far $625 + tax (local), which includes mounting and balancing. Worst price so far was $750.

Thanks.
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Proud member of BBR Team Starfire

Hey, no problem! There's no knowing unless you ask, right?

Thanks for the quick response.
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Proud member of BBR Team Starfire

reply to VERN7
Can you shoot me a price?

reply to VERN7
P235/70R16 for 2002 Ford Escape XLT V6 4WD

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reply to VERN7
VERN does not reply to here or his IM's I gave up and just purchased from »www.tirerack.com got my four tires shipped for $208. All local places want $300 just for lower quality tires not including install.

reply to VERN7
Damn, where were you 6 months ago when I spent $1,000+ on my Potenza S03s!

Just out of curiosity, can you quote me the S03 in 235/40-18?

Thanks.

-- Elias

reply to VERN7
Closing this thread due to multiple complaints of non returned IM's or unanswered posts.