squonk 41,155 #76 Posted July 1, 2021 We should have set it on fire Wed. night! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,435 #77 Posted July 1, 2021 Isn't there an old saying that "it is easier to ask forgiveness than ask permission"? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #78 Posted July 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, squonk said: We should have set it on fire Wed. night! Gee, I was all momma bear about my cub for nothin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,610 #79 Posted July 1, 2021 20 minutes ago, bds1984 said: Isn't there an old saying that "it is easier to ask forgiveness than ask permission"? Every. Single. Time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #80 Posted July 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, bds1984 said: Isn't there an old saying that "it is easier to ask forgiveness than ask permission"? 9 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Every. Single. Time. I mean... I’m sure Mrs. P wants to cruise with me at Portage next weekend! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,385 #81 Posted July 1, 2021 I think you want to be able to cruise with Mrs. P 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #82 Posted July 1, 2021 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: If my other half saw two tires at 150 each I might not be alive much longer I just put my fourth set of Continental tires on my car, balanced and mounted at $150 each including the disposal fee. I get ~70k miles per set but for the ride, grip, and safety I'm willing to pay. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #83 Posted July 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Handy Don said: I just put my fourth set of Continental tires on my car, balanced and mounted at $150 each including the disposal fee. I get ~70k miles per set but for the ride, grip, and safety I'm willing to pay. I’m sure I’ll get 70k miles on the Lever Steer too 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #84 Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, pullstart said: I’m sure I’ll get 70k miles on the Lever Steer too See, and it'll accelerate, corner, and stop in dry, rain, and snow beautifully as well. Worth every peso. Edited July 1, 2021 by Handy Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #85 Posted July 6, 2021 Since one of my new ags had a change of heart about holding air pressure inside, I received these today. They sure look nice! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,385 #86 Posted July 6, 2021 You'll be stylin' now, Kevin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #87 Posted July 7, 2021 On 6/30/2021 at 9:48 PM, pullstart said: Jackie’s got new shoes all the way around! The rears are used... but new to me at least and WAY better than the truck tires! Kevin- Glade you were able to put them to use. I agree they look much better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #88 Posted July 7, 2021 22 minutes ago, stevebo said: Kevin- Glade you were able to put them to use. I agree they look much better! except one blew out... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #89 Posted July 7, 2021 On 7/1/2021 at 6:21 PM, Handy Don said: I just put my fourth set of Continental tires on my car, balanced and mounted at $150 each including the disposal fee. I get ~70k miles per set but for the ride, grip, and safety I'm willing to pay. and that's a good price for Continentals 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #90 Posted July 7, 2021 Progress! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #91 Posted July 7, 2021 One down, one to go. I am very glad that there is a more user friendly center hub from here on out... these things are a bear! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #92 Posted July 7, 2021 And... we’re in the homestretch! It was no fun getting that funky treaded Ag off. I’ll surely keep that for a spare! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #93 Posted July 7, 2021 Yee haw. Parade laps, maybe tomorrow! 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #94 Posted July 7, 2021 Wrestling them things are a bear. Looks good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #95 Posted July 7, 2021 Parade lap proof! @PeacemakerJack 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #96 Posted July 7, 2021 @squonk, neat rig , love the portal axel set up , imagine drawing up something that had no failures built into it ? and had a life as long as you wanted to use it ? the capability and the original engineering , clearly were were from another time . you can only imagine what that has done in its life, can't help but to be drawn to it , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #97 Posted July 7, 2021 @squonk picked one up too? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #98 Posted July 7, 2021 19 hours ago, pullstart said: except one blew out... tubes and 5-7lbs of air!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #99 Posted July 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, stevebo said: tubes and 5-7lbs of air!!!! Dang. I did 12 psi in the tubes... but the rubber can tear by hand for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #100 Posted July 7, 2021 34 minutes ago, pullstart said: Dang. I did 12 psi in the tubes... but the rubber can tear by hand for some reason. I suspect that at some point in the past when that tire was being mounted/dismounted that a tool scored the cords on the inside of the tire and weakened it at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
