Scott Hammer TOXIC
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Getting ready for my Wisconsin trip and had a "panic attack" about my tires. 2 of the 4 (the brake axle) had worn on the outside a little more than I would like. I "thought" I had enough tire for the trip but had a premonition of being broke down on the side of the road. I do have a spare but it would only be good enough to get me to the next town. It has some funky tread wear. So........I made a call to my local Goodyear dealer yesterday and he could have a pair of Marathons by today sent over from the warehouse. Long story short, I took the trailer in for a good going over (different shop) also. I had 2 spare rims so I had my wife drop them at the dealer and had them mount the "new" tires. Now's where it gets funky....She calls me and asks.."You told me you wanted those balanced right"? And I told her yes. She said the dealer told her they don't normally balance trailer tires.......:huh: I have always had my tires balanced...am I right? Next she picks them up and when I get home I go to throw them into my truck to take them over to the shop and I notice that all of the "nubbies", those long little rubber pieces are all gone from the tires (tread only, the side ones are still there)?.....I think WTF????? Are they taking those off the tires now? The treads didn't look worn or anything, as a matter of fact there was some white writing on the tread that was dirty but not worn....I'm getting ready to call the dealer and raise holy caine but thought I better put it out and ask first.
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