installing centramatic wheel balancers and a longer term review (about 80k miles on steer tires 40k on pusher axle) installing some new tires and polishing the rims.
Old school retired O/O here, Tires were my second biggest expense after fuel! I ran Centra-Matic's on all positions on my truck and trailer! I also had my tires spin balanced to check for "out of round" and how much weight it would take to get them to balance! Over 6 oz's, get another tire! I was pretty anal about that, and informed the tire shop before the work was started! If they would not agree, I would find another tire shop! It worked for me, and my tires lasted and wore great, and the truck and trailer just glided down the road!
Yeah I got some experience with those also as you know I'm a diesel mechanic or was retired now so I put on a few of those in my day The companies that work for world owner operators and company drivers mostly and the owner operators would do things to try and make tires last of course and they tried your little trick there and they had pretty good results so they are little pricey but I think they're worth it they sure seem to be because I've seen the tire wear what it looks like after they've been on there a long time and it's way better than without. But thanks for the video we haven't seen much from you lately but this was a really neat one brings back a lot of memories.
Labour Day. Good to see your video. Yes I use my Milwaukee to take my wheels off. I had a mechanic over one day. He said I can’t see that half inch Milwaukee taking truck tires off. I said hold on I showed him. That was at 450 torque. He said holly sh t. Also I use these Teflon spacers between the wheels and brake drums. And between inner and outer wheel. Great show. Take care.
O-H-I-O Porter greetings 🇺🇸 My brother put a set on his cabover Pete back in the day & said that it ran much smoother, tires lasted much longer. He went through a few trucks during that time & didn’t take them off before he sold the trucks, regretfully. I don’t know how expensive those things are, but I’ve heard that they are worth it in the long run, like you said. I will probably put the. On my trucks when I get that far along. Good video. Almost made me think that the next day was so much better weather wise. LOL! Blessings my friend.🤩🥰✌️
G’day Issy good to see you mate I thought that you would be back on soon so I just kept up my subscription. I don’t envy you working in cold snowy weather, I’ve learnt a lot off you as you restored Old Red your skill has all ways amazed me any way hope to see you soon John
I think you done a mighty fine job polishing the wheels Ezra 🙂👍 Glad to see an upload, I was wondering where ya were. Take care and be safe on the road. 🔧🔩
It’s been a while since your last video good to hear from ya!
Old school retired O/O here, Tires were my second biggest expense after fuel! I ran Centra-Matic's on all positions on my truck and trailer! I also had my tires spin balanced to check for "out of round" and how much weight it would take to get them to balance! Over 6 oz's, get another tire! I was pretty anal about that, and informed the tire shop before the work was started! If they would not agree, I would find another tire shop! It worked for me, and my tires lasted and wore great, and the truck and trailer just glided down the road!
With all the triple digit temps this summer probably a lot of folks liked seeing some snow in this video. Safe trucking Ezra.
Great to hear from you again, Ezra.
Thanks for showing us snow Ezra. Kinda took my mind off the 90 degree temperatures outside. Glad the Centramatic balancers are doing the trick.
I was one of the folks who asked about the steering of the pusher axle, thanks for explaining Ezra. Great update!
Hello Ezra! 👋😊
I’ve been using centramatics for about 10 years now and have been very happy with their performance
Yeah I got some experience with those also as you know I'm a diesel mechanic or was retired now so I put on a few of those in my day The companies that work for world owner operators and company drivers mostly and the owner operators would do things to try and make tires last of course and they tried your little trick there and they had pretty good results so they are little pricey but I think they're worth it they sure seem to be because I've seen the tire wear what it looks like after they've been on there a long time and it's way better than without. But thanks for the video we haven't seen much from you lately but this was a really neat one brings back a lot of memories.
Nice to see you back Ezra
Labour Day. Good to see your video. Yes I use my Milwaukee to take my wheels off. I had a mechanic over one day. He said I can’t see that half inch Milwaukee taking truck tires off. I said hold on I showed him. That was at 450 torque. He said holly sh t. Also I use these Teflon spacers between the wheels and brake drums. And between inner and outer wheel. Great show. Take care.
Thx for taking us to school Mr.Ezra.
Nice to see you Ezra. 👍🏴🇺🇸
I have used Centro-Matic for 15 years and I’m a very, very happy customer. They work great. I never have cupping on the front steers.
O-H-I-O Porter greetings 🇺🇸 My brother put a set on his cabover Pete back in the day & said that it ran much smoother, tires lasted much longer. He went through a few trucks during that time & didn’t take them off before he sold the trucks, regretfully. I don’t know how expensive those things are, but I’ve heard that they are worth it in the long run, like you said. I will probably put the. On my trucks when I get that far along. Good video. Almost made me think that the next day was so much better weather wise. LOL! Blessings my friend.🤩🥰✌️
Glad to see ya Ezra! Been a minute since we've seen Old Red but always good when you both show up!
Glad you popped up on the feed, missed your commentary and common sense approach to problem solving.
G’day Issy good to see you mate I thought that you would be back on soon so I just kept up my subscription. I don’t envy you working in cold snowy weather, I’ve learnt a lot off you as you restored Old Red your skill has all ways amazed me any way hope to see you soon John
Missed this guy. One of my favorites
I think you done a mighty fine job polishing the wheels Ezra 🙂👍 Glad to see an upload, I was wondering where ya were. Take care and be safe on the road. 🔧🔩