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SoCalCoupe · 04-15-2023, 09:38 PM

Arrgh! Bought a new set of five new Diamondback Auburn radials with radial tubes also from Diamondback and had them installed. Had a flat on the way home from the shop with less than five miles on the tires. Hope I didn't ruin it. Used the plastic spacers to accommodate the smaller valve stem in the larger wheel hole. Naturally I suspect faulty installation but I haven't taken the time to inspect yet. Changed the tire, drove the rest of the way home, put the car in the garage and called it quits for the day.

Ironically, I removed my jack and tools to make room for the tires on the way to the shop so had to call a friend to shuttle me back home to get my jack and tools.

04-15-2023, 09:38 PM	#27
SoCalCoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Point Loma, San Diego, CA Posts: 556	Re: Safety of old tires Arrgh! Bought a new set of five new Diamondback Auburn radials with radial tubes also from Diamondback and had them installed. Had a flat on the way home from the shop with less than five miles on the tires. Hope I didn't ruin it. Used the plastic spacers to accommodate the smaller valve stem in the larger wheel hole. Naturally I suspect faulty installation but I haven't taken the time to inspect yet. Changed the tire, drove the rest of the way home, put the car in the garage and called it quits for the day. Ironically, I removed my jack and tools to make room for the tires on the way to the shop so had to call a friend to shuttle me back home to get my jack and tools.