Yup, just a few errands that took most of the day.
We went to the Rita Automotive & Tire store, the one that sells the brand I’m using, i.e. I have the same tires on all 4 wheels for a change. They said they had 31 in the warehouse, available in 2 hours, how many do I want?
They called back while we were grocery shopping and said they could not get the mangled tire off the rim. Their machine wouldn’t do it. They suggested another store nearby. So i picked up the tire and went to Discount Tire. They dont sell Hercules, but would dismount the tire for $5-10. When he took the tire out of the truck he said he’d just do it for me, no charge. It took them several minutes to get it off! I could see him watching two guys work on it. He had told me that many shops didn’t have big enough machines in all cases, needed More Power!
Back to Rita to order the tire. A couple hours later they called that it was ready. Back up to the store, luckily it’s only 6 miles from the fairgrounds. Then to change the spare back to the Herc. Whew.
Skye has been playful since we got here. I think she senses that the Cowboying is done and we’re getting back to normal. She probably recognizes this place, it may be her 5th time here.
That was quite a project for the new tire. Glad they got it off and you didn't need a new rim too!
ReplyDeleteBeing able to save the rim is a big deal. I'm sure a replacement rim would not be easy to find. That tire sure was a "mess". I suppose that when you put as many miles on tires the way you do, "blow-outs" are inevitable.
ReplyDeleteStill looks like nice weather!
Dakota