Tail wheel meets truck tire: Replace?

[oosik]

If it were me - ditch both front hub caps - make it look even. Continue to drive the tire but keep an eye on if for a while.

 

[4570Man]

I’d probably swap 2 duels on the front so they’re the same and swap both fronts to the back. Running mismatched but equal sized tires on the back won’t hurt anything. For that matter all 4 backs on my ton truck are 3 inches smaller than the front.

 

[fried1765]

I’d probably swap 2 duels on the front so they’re the same and swap both fronts to the back. Running mismatched but equal sized tires on the back won’t hurt anything. For that matter all 4 backs on my ton truck are 3 inches smaller than the front.

I would not put that damaged tire on either the front or back of any vehicle, even if the rear does have duals.
I replace damaged tires!
I detest hospitals!

 

[dirttoys]

Minor point, I would watch it, drive it, and try to pick up a used cap.

Major point, on behalf of all the males, bless you for your forgiveness, but, if you don't inflict some guilt and redemptive pain, you will spoil him.

Best,

ed

 

[marhar]

2012 dodge 4500 w/ 19.5" 225/70R M&S Goodyears bought in 2017 with low miles (Feed/hay/bedding and horse trailer use mainly).

My well- intentioned city slicker fiance was fueling up the tractor via transfer tank on my truck so he could help mow pastures. He roughed up my right front tire (and wheel cover) with the tail wheel on my brush hog. Oof

My duals are the same tire but Michilens. They were also purchased in 2017 but a few months later (dual blew hauling horses out of state, options were limited). I'm guessing I'll need to replace both front tires? Think it's good enough to drive 35min to the truck shop?

Also, there is a good sized hole in the wheel cover (or at least I hope it's just the wheel cover! ) Any recommendations on where I can buy a reasonably priced replacement? View attachment 705141View attachment 705142View attachment 705143View attachment 705144

2012 dodge 4500 w/ 19.5" 225/70R M&S Goodyears bought in 2017 with low miles (Feed/hay/bedding and horse trailer use mainly).

My well- intentioned city slicker fiance was fueling up the tractor via transfer tank on my truck so he could help mow pastures. He roughed up my right front tire (and wheel cover) with the tail wheel on my brush hog. Oof

My duals are the same tire but Michilens. They were also purchased in 2017 but a few months later (dual blew hauling horses out of state, options were limited). I'm guessing I'll need to replace both front tires? Think it's good enough to drive 35min to the truck shop?

Also, there is a good sized hole in the wheel cover (or at least I hope it's just the wheel cover! ) Any recommendations on where I can buy a reasonably priced replacement? View attachment 705141View attachment 705142

This tire is a good candidate for a recap. The damage is on the tread and the casing is good. It may be hard or impossible to find a recapper in you area but a few exist in some areas.

As for the finance, at least he is trying.

 

[4570Man]

I would not put that damaged tire on either the front or back of any vehicle, even if the rear does have duals.
I replace damaged tires!
I detest hospitals!

That tire isn’t hurt at least unless further inspection reviled it was cut deeper than the tread. That tire is probably rated for 4500 pounds load and a 4500 truck is probably rated for half that much (x4) on the back axel. Even if it did blow on the back it’s not going to hurt anything. There’s a lot more factors to worry about causing an accident compared to that.

 

[ponytug]

I believe that the tire is rated for 3450lb, almost exactly what Dodge is putting on the tire. It is fully loaded.

All the best,

Peter

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I doubt the tire is actually hurt at all. Purely cosmetic. This is not a Volkswagen Beetle tire. Lots of plies here (layers of rubber that make up the tire), both carcass plies and tread plies. I would drive it as is and try to feel for any vibrations in steering wheel on pavement. Maybe have it checked for balance and rebalanced if the incident knocked a balance weight off the rim. If it doesn't shake or vibrate the front end going down the road, it's fine. I've done way more than that on a hard core off road trail with tires that are considerably lighter in construction.

As for the hub cap, it's purely a cosmetic thing as well. I would let it go. Keep it on there to remind The Idiot to be more careful. At least he didn't knock the mirror off the side of the truck.

 

[pmsmechanic]

If the cuts in the tire aren't cut to the steel cords under the tread I'd say the tire is ok. It wouldn't hurt though to phone a tire shop for a second opinion on what I just said.

The wheel cover could be refurbished by someone who is good with a hammer and a dolly. (body work tools) Bend the metal from the inside back to where it's supposed to be and flatten/blend it out with the hammer and dolly. It wouldn't be as good as new but would be barely visible.

Now as for the fiance.... He probably feels like crap about this. Forgive him and love him... unless there are far more serious issues.

 

[Xfaxman]

I believe that the tire is rated for 3450lb, almost exactly what Dodge is putting on the tire. It is fully loaded.

All the best,

Peter

So you think there is 6900 pounds of truck weight on the front axle?

Our 2011 3500 diesel had 4760.