New Tires For The Jeep

Above, the Jeep in the tire shop in Gallup, Photo by Armand Vaquer.

When I headed into Gallup this morning to pick up the Jeep, I knew it wouldn't be cheap day.

The repairs were under $200, but there was an additional thing I had to do, get tires for it. I figured I might as well do it while the Jeep was in town, besides avoiding a blow-out on the way home

When the tow truck picked up the Jeep yesterday, the driver pointed out that the right rear tire had developed a crack in the sidewall. It was not a small crack either. I said it looks like I'll be getting tires after I pick up the Jeep.

Above, heading home on Historic Route 66, with I-40 at right. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

So, after picking up the Jeep, I headed to the tire store where I bought one tire for it in February. Luckily, they had tires in stock that I needed. Instead of buying one, I bought two. I have one more to get and that will be next month. They cost around $500.

Above, the new tires after getting home. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

After having the tires mounted, I headed on home on Historic Route 66 which, these days, is just a frontage road that goes parallel to Interstate 40.

I am pleased with the Jeep's handling on the road with the new tires. As it doesn't have power steering, the new tires in front makes turning a lot easier.