Re: (ET) E-15 rear tires

[Chris Zach <cz alembic crystel com>]

I would agree. I went with Carlisle tires and when they went to replace 
them they had to use the truck bead breaker.

To everyone else: Replace your old tires. They are at this point as hard 
as cinder blocks and offer about as much traction. Switching the tires 
to nice Turf savers was a really good idea on my part.

C

On 7/4/2019 3:10 PM, Jim Coate wrote:
> I'd go 4-ply if possible. I do have limited stock of made in USA tires. 
> If budget permits, I'd suggest replacing both back tires at the same 
> time to have matching geometry and flexibility.
>
> However... 45 year old tires are really stiff and hard to remove. 
> Getting the bead to break and removing the tire with hand irons is quite 
> a workout. You may want to pay a local tire place to use their tire 
> machine to change the tire(s) for you, and if doing so may be most 
> expedient to go with whatever tire they offer.
>
> On 07/04/2019 8:01 am, jim donovan via Elec-trak wrote:
> > Hey all
> >
> > Interesting things do happen.  My 1973 E-15 blew one rear tire
> > yesterday.  Went dead flat in moments.  Part of my issue could be that
> > the tire still has the Elec-Trak stamp on it - would not be surprised
> > if it dates back to 1973 but I have owned it since the very early
> > 1990's.
> >
> > Any group thoughts on replacement 23x9.5x12 tires?  I can get a
> > two-ply locally but am concerned if I should have a higher ply.
> >
> > Thoughts appreciated.
> >
> > Jim
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