thornbirds..blowing chunks???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jamie72** · 09-08-2002, 03:39 PM

is it common for these tires to lose nobs off of the tread even if it`s still at about 1/2 to 1/3 tread left???
i bought a set and one is bad...anyone have one
33-12.5 15 in.for sale???????

Slick71 · 09-08-2002, 05:05 PM

I've been running the same thornbirds for 7 years. Haven't had any problems with chunks coming off of them. They're starting to whine a little more, but that's just because they've only got about 1/4 tread left.

bouncytruck · 09-09-2002, 03:07 PM

I have heard about a few people having problems with them. I believe that there was a discussion on CK5 about the problem.

DaHateTank · 09-09-2002, 11:07 PM

I seem to remember hearing something about that, as well...

BUT, we went 4X4ing with a guy, a couple weeks ago, who has them, and uses them HARD (rock crawling -- truck looks like a wrinkled up prune) and his tires looked OK.

They worked ALOT better than I would have expected, also...

maybe the older ones had a problem, that thye've since taken care of...

-Marty

bouncytruck · 09-10-2002, 12:55 PM

I'd check to see if there was a bad batch. The dealer who sold them to you should know about any recalls/warrenty replacement. Ya don't want your truck to roll over like a Ford Exploder!

09-08-2002, 03:39 PM	#1
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,840	thornbirds..blowing chunks???? is it common for these tires to lose nobs off of the tread even if it`s still at about 1/2 to 1/3 tread left??? i bought a set and one is bad...anyone have one 33-12.5 15 in.for sale??????? __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

09-08-2002, 05:05 PM	#2
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	I've been running the same thornbirds for 7 years. Haven't had any problems with chunks coming off of them. They're starting to whine a little more, but that's just because they've only got about 1/4 tread left. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

09-09-2002, 03:07 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I have heard about a few people having problems with them. I believe that there was a discussion on CK5 about the problem. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-10-2002, 12:55 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I'd check to see if there was a bad batch. The dealer who sold them to you should know about any recalls/warrenty replacement. Ya don't want your truck to roll over like a Ford Exploder! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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09-09-2002, 11:07 PM	#4
DaHateTank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 119	I seem to remember hearing something about that, as well... BUT, we went 4X4ing with a guy, a couple weeks ago, who has them, and uses them HARD (rock crawling -- truck looks like a wrinkled up prune) and his tires looked OK. They worked ALOT better than I would have expected, also... maybe the older ones had a problem, that thye've since taken care of... -Marty



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