Need a good used (preferably at least 50% tread remaining) straight rib. After 44 years one of mine finally blew the clinch off the sidewall. Thanks!
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WTB 30 x 3-1/2 Universal tire
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Re: WTB 30 x 3-1/2 Universal tire
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Re: WTB 30 x 3-1/2 Universal tire
Yes; got it; thank you!!!
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Re: WTB 30 x 3-1/2 Universal tire
I have one on the way; thanks David! Thanks MTFCA!
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Re: WTB 30 x 3-1/2 Universal tire
RV, I experienced that problem on 1 Universal out of a set of 4 that I bought around 1991. The tire was incorrectly made. There was no fabric holding the bead to the casing. The tire was maybe 5 years old, was on a perfect rim, had well over a thousand miles on it with occasional speeds of around 60. It blew out parked on the grass at a car show about 45 minutes after we arrived after about 3 hours driving. The clincher bead blew off the outside bead of the tire and was separated from the casing for about half its circumference.
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Re: WTB 30 x 3-1/2 Universal tire
Interesting! I will have to check mine. In my case I was heading through an intersection after the light change; suddenly felt like I'd run over a couple speed bumps. Then a bang that is probably still echoing around the buildings down there. I haven't tossed the tire yet; probably won't. No true T guy ever tosses any T part no matter how worthless! My shop will testify to that.