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Subject:Re: Tire emergency in Oklahoma City
From:Jason
Date:Sun, 19 Nov 2017 23:48:34 -0500

I'd move it to the front myself.   That will keep the diff happy long term.

Jason

On Nov 19, 2017 23:21, "Vincent Dow" <ianvincentdow@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey gang,
>
> Lost a tire 30 minutes ago on I-40, 90 miles east of Oklahoma City. Still
> not sure what went wrong. My girlfriend was driving, she thought that the
> wind was pushing us around really hard... until we heard the
> slap-slap-slap.
>
> The tire is smoked.
> I'm a little concerned about getting a replacement out here. I'm running:
>
> Westlake radial SC 301 (195 R14c)
>
> The blowout was passenger side rear- both my rears were quite worn. I
> should probably just get four new tires.
>
> Anyone have a recommendation on a tire shop in OK City? I'm gonna have to
> roll along on my spare which is a 185.
>
> That shouldn't be too big a deal? 10 centimeters difference?
>
> Or I could try to get all the way to LA on the mismatch set.
> I have to deal with it tomorrow, and get back on the road.
> Probably gonna stay in a KOA tonight east of Oklahoma City.
>
> Best to all,
> Vin
>