Go down to the local fabric store buy something close to what the top is made of. It most likely will not be as heavy.
Also get some frey check (spelling) and some fabric glue.
Go home and cut out 2 pieces (depending on the size of the tear/hole) from one to two inches larger all around the...
When I had the sami, the best tire I ran was the TRXUS MT.
BFG,MTR,TSL...
A few things to think about, basicly already mentioned:
Rig weight & tire side wall thickness (flexability).
If you can't get up on top of the snow you will need alot of ponies (and fuel) to push it.
$.02:D
I have only had two, so I am a novis but.
#1. It's best to load/unload on flat ground (if not it can get ugly).
#2. Good tie downs
#3. maintain it, or get rid of it now (or it can get $$$)
#4. Loading and unloading is a pain, so leave it loaded unless not in use for a while. That is unless you...
I would contact Cummins and request a proper fix.
As far as soft wear issues, they have and will continue to be an issue.
From aerospace to automotive to you cell phone.
Most of the automotive issues in the news the last year are all soft wear.
If the customer does not demand and good working...
The best all around tire I have ever ran.
BFG, MTR, TSL-R, LTB,.............
As far as balancing them, I did not use weights.
I used airsoft BB's, no issues and they worked great.
The "Here's an unmolested '81
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/ctd/1592143711.html" may be unmolested, but that is becouse it would fall apart if you tried. The door jams are duck taped togeather :eeek: They say it has very little rust, but then I guess that is an opinion thing. :;