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08-20-2014, 08:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
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New TV tires all around - trust but verify.
We just replaced our original Ford factory BF Goodrich tires with Michelin LTX MS/2's. Can't complain about the factory tires. We got 65,500 miles out of them. Probably should have replaced 10K or so ago but we don't drive in questionable weather and we closely monitored pressure and temperatures.
Here's were the trust but verify enters in. When we received the truck back the pressure monitor readings were all over the map from 10 to 25 lbs. under the vehicle door specifications. The dealer rechecked the readings and assured us that his gauge indicated the proper pressure. He showed us a couple of the readings and we concurred that his gauge indicated the proper pressure, leading us to believe that we had a problem with our TPMS. Just to be sure we let the truck sit overnight and rechecked things this morning. We have a cheap Wally World gauge and a professional digital gauge. Readings from both matched the reading on the monitor. Kicked the air compressor in gear and now the pressures are all correct. The moral of the story is that you can't always believe what the professionals tell or show you. Verify for yourself!
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08-20-2014, 08:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
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You speak truth on that. I have seen too many tire shops with gauges that aren't even close...and there is also the question of how much they care. John
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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08-20-2014, 08:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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That is why if I can do it myself, I do it myself.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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08-20-2014, 08:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
Posts: 786
M.O.C. #12331
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Gauges can and do fail/get out of calibration. I try to replace them in the shop at least twice a year.
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08-20-2014, 09:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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Like you I would trust my TPMS before I would trust some gauge in a tire shop. These air pressures are pretty important when pulling a Montana.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
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08-20-2014, 10:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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One addition to the story: I told the shop manager that the valve caps had to be replaced in the same locations for the TPMS to read properly. Three of the six were in the wrong location. They are now back where they belong.
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08-20-2014, 12:08 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 248
M.O.C. #11369
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Don't you love it when businesses don't listen to what you want/need!!
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08-20-2014, 04:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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That would be the LAST time I took my business to that shop! 
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DonandBonnie
One addition to the story: I told the shop manager that the valve caps had to be replaced in the same locations for the TPMS to read properly. Three of the six were in the wrong location. They are now back where they belong.
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LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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08-21-2014, 04:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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Agreed, CORattler! The sad state of affairs in this day an age seems to be that the list of places to no longer do business with grows rapidly.
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