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My husband had a tire blowout the other day, ripped a gaping smile shape into the thick black rubber tire. My son, a mechanical minded young man set to the task of changing out the tire for a new one.
It quickly became apparent that the axles were a different diameter. My husband said it was ok with him if the new axle was a little smaller. Proud to say my son thought the wiggle and play in the tire with an ill fitting part were a bad combo.
My husband quickly replied he never takes it over 30 mph, it would do.
On the road again with the newly installed tire and a safety device my son added. Just because we're farming doesn't mean we can't have a little fun, even under 30 mph.
It quickly became apparent that the axles were a different diameter. My husband said it was ok with him if the new axle was a little smaller. Proud to say my son thought the wiggle and play in the tire with an ill fitting part were a bad combo.
My husband quickly replied he never takes it over 30 mph, it would do.
On the road again with the newly installed tire and a safety device my son added. Just because we're farming doesn't mean we can't have a little fun, even under 30 mph.
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I agree. Living in a farm isn’t any less enjoyable than urban living. :D Anyway, I think it’s very timely that I read your post ‘cos my husband and son will be changing our tires later. I actually overheard my spouse saying something like the nuts should be tightened in a diagonal pattern as a pre-actual reminder. I think it’s nice of our youngsters to be helping out, right? :) It’s just that your son’s axle did fall short. You can’t charge that against him. :D
ReplyDeleteRemember that in changing a tire, there are specific tools that you need to use in order to successfully change it. If you try to use a tool that is inappropriate for your tire, you will find it difficult to loosen the nuts in your wheels, which could make matters worse.
ReplyDeleteBeyond the tire the speedometer was a fun way to make the morning work so along. This maybe the only wheelbarrow with a speedometer. Not that the device makes cleaning stalls any faster!
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