Tires Just found a large crack in the front tyre

DT86 · Dec 11, 2015

Good luck.

Are you still stranded or did you get 'er back home?

Wagtail · Dec 11, 2015

Oh well. Ta for the update.

SPYDERLK · Dec 11, 2015

Sure would be fun to understand what the hell is going on. A crack does not flatten a tire until it has time to breach the carcass plys and then the inner sealing membrane on the tire. This takes a long time ... a lot of rolling cycles. More than is possible in 160hrs.

KiotiJason · Dec 11, 2015

SPYDERLK said:
Sure would be fun to understand what the hell is going on. A crack does not flatten a tire until it has time to breach the carcass plys and then the inner sealing membrane on the tire. This takes a long time ... a lot of rolling cycles. More than is possible in 160hrs.

yes I agree considering the age and the fact that the tractor is always under cover. The tractors still in the middle of the paddock, I've had to drop the wheel and tyre off to the dealer. I'll post some pics you won't believe the size of the crack own the side wall. If was a half a century old I'd understand it.

Alien · Dec 12, 2015

I had one front tyre go flat suddenly and I blamed a rock but not so sure now. I lay the bucket flat and lifted the front wheels off the ground and worked my way home backwards sliding on the bucket. A vulcanizing patch fixed it but after a couple of years I see it starting to bulge a bit again. Mine lives in a shed so sun is not to blame.

Wagtail · Dec 12, 2015

Yes But, regardless of the tyre manufacturer, why hasn't the dealership dealt with this in a timely manner... then sort it out with the tyre company?

The OP said it was a new tractor. The dealership should've been all over this, unless they're flat out with haying season?

KiotiJason · Dec 12, 2015

Wagtail said:
Yes But, regardless of the tyre manufacturer, why hasn't the dealership dealt with this in a timely manner... then sort it out with the tyre company?

The OP said it was a new tractor. The dealership should've been all over this, unless they're flat out with haying season?

The dealer felt that it would be better to deal with Titan as they are also a dealer for Titian tyres.
This tyre is up repairable, Regardless FEL any damage to the side wall would be a concern. Just hope that they will do the right thing, I have to pay up front $371 for a new tyre to be fitted.