birdhunter39 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 The car 1993 chevy caprice classic , stock 15 inch rims . the PROBLEM : The left side rear tire blew big time to where a hand sized chunck of thread came off first then a little while later the tire finally blew , this happened back in april then today the exact same thing happened . the TIRES : garage kept and used with 95 % thread left ( bought from used tire shop . Never had this happen before until this past April and today . what might be causing this problem ?? my guess is dry rotted , but if thats the case why almost 3 months later ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 rear tire keeps blowing Odd coincidence? Dunno though, might wanna have that rim checked out just to rule it out as a possible problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Not sure why same problem, but if I may ...j/k "Left-side" tires are considerably softer than "right-side tires and it's caused by rubbing against the tires of another driver. sorry, just my Nascr humour kickin in...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slbdeerhunter Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Is the exhaust anywhere close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Tires only blow for one reason and that is low air pressure. Once the tire starts to heat up they will just let go with out warning. Are the wheels on the car aluminum? They tend to have bead leaks. Also check the DOT # on the side of the tire. The last four numbers on the tire will tell you the week and year it was made. Used tires are a crap shoot because you can't tell the shape of the tire by just looking at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 the tire pressure was at 32 psi , max pressure for the tire was 35 psi . exhaust is a little behind the tire , i have duel exhaust , so if 1 side blew wouldn't the other tire blow eventually ? i have notice that once in a while the left side brakes lock up when i come to a stop , which is the side that blows the tire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 I think your problem is your rims. Every Caprice Classic I see has 22's on it. :clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Seeing any abnormal wear before they blow? Got a weird situation with my 3/4 ton truck. Back tires wearing in the middles, looks like they are overinflated, but they are not. About all i can figure is they are wearing from slippage on our gravel drive. Our 18 year old makes whoop de doos coming up the hill. Just cannot seem to make her understand not to press the gas when the tires slip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 I didn't notice any unusual wear or tear on the tire , redkneck the car was set up to be able to use 24 inch rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) I have a message in my inbox but i can't open the letter to read it i figured it out Edited June 18, 2014 by birdhunter39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry264 Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Check the brakes on the left rear. They may be "dragging" and overheating the drum which heats the tire eventually. Drive it around a little and reach around the right rear wheel to the brake drum and feel it. Then carefully and quickly do the same with the left rear. It may be real hot so be fast. If it is really hot something is causing the brakes to drag on the left side and needs fixed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry264 Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 bird, I left 2 answers to your message notification from yesterday and today but when I click post=nothing happens. God knows where they went. These forums/msg. service are messed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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