cat eyes - good - bad - ugly???
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- are cat eyes worth it? what are they? what do they do?
amazon affiliate link : amzn.to/3v9V5Rg
feel free to purchase from any source you want if your interested but if you purchase this or any other item threw my link i do earn a small commission on the sale and helps the channel.
one of my favorite YTers..hard working..sly humor..and has a passion that probably exceeded his expectations with his channel..and surely deserves many more subs..
I just found this fella tonight. As an operator of several types of both light & heavy equipment, I definitely concur! I strongly believe that if you operate something you should probably take interest in just how that “something” operates. This mans level of knowledge… & sharing of it have grown rare in such trades. God Bless him for investing his time & $ for sharing one of his gifts w/the lesser educated of us.
Greeting from Japan. I have been working at Honda as a automotive mechanic for 2 months and will start heavy automotive mechanic in the future. Your pronunciation is clear for me. Your video helps my studying English and heavy vehicle system.
God bless you and your country.
Im with you on the bs guessing tire pressure... All you find by thumping is a flat tire
Great video Ezra!! Old Red is looking gorgeous! That fender on the trailer, not so much lol. Can’t wait for the next one man!!!😃👍🏻
Like you said, nothing is worse than dragging tools out at 4 a.m! 😖 Hope you're having a good weekend Ezra 🙂👍
I used to work for a company that used the Cat Eye competitor and we had lots of problems with leaks on those.
I used the gator caps on my valve stems and was really happy with those. No little cap to unscrew and dropping it in the dirt or snow.
My refer trailer had the Meritor tire inflation system on it that worked great, but I carried spare hoses needle valves and other odds for it on the truck so I could fix any issue on the road. I liked the warning light on the front of the trailer that would come on if you had a low tire. Also when it got colder it corrected the tire pressure automatically.
You've done a real good job on that truck. You very talented an thank you for these videos I've learned alot form your channel!
Glad to help
@@Ezrider359 hey great videos can you share what rivet gun that was and wha t head sizes. The brand of the gun really. Thanks
I actually agree with the guys that say they can tell when a tires 10psi low, I've alway's been able to tell when a tires been at lest 15 psi low. You don't hit the tread to find out you hit the side wall where it meets the tread, in 10 years I've noticed by about 90 psi you get just a little bit of jiggle when struck, by 80psi there's a notice-able amount of sidewall vibration when struck. Like you I've done a lot of tires, I could change every tire on a b-train in 1 hour by the time I quit working in the shop to drive truck. I don't know how but some how some people can tell by banging a tire that its a few psi low (I'm one of them) and some guys can't. If I ever get to bump into you on the road I'll even prove it and show you exactly what I mean.
I have never used them, I might buy a set and try them. I do thump tire all day long, there is a noticeable difference at 60 to 70 then 100 thanx for video’s great job
there is also a noticeable difference between tire brands at the same psi the sound and bounce is not a reliable form of measurement imo.
@@Ezrider359 very true, if you buy say Toyo’s they do have a different vibe then Yokohama’s. I am a pretty decent rookie since 1983. Another 6 years I am out of trucking. I truly enjoy your videos
Hello Bruce how are you doing today
@@Franceliakarlee I am doing great enjoying a day off and you?
@@bruceleonard81 having fun with my friends
EZ, love what you have done with ole Red! Sharp looking 359😎🇺🇸
Always a good day when you drop a video Ez!
I can't believe you got so many years out of those tyres?!
Good driving skills i guess!👍
Cheers and thanks for sharing as usual.
🇭🇲👍🐨🦘🦘🐨👍🇭🇲🇺🇸
cat eyes have been on there that long not the tires. generally get about 2 years out of the tires on that trailer assuming they don't get damaged beyond repair on jobsites ect.
@@Ezrider359 oh ok.
And here i was thinking you were the master of tire(tyre) preservation!
Lol.
Still a ledgend!👍
Sell the Mack so you can buy/build another rig! Kenworth or Peterbilt.
Cheers from Sydney Australia
🇭🇲👍🦘🦘👍🇭🇲🇺🇸
@@paulmartin3340 I can put you in touch with the master of tire preservation. Friend of mine is phenomenal at making his tires and brakes last. He bought a truck 5 years ago with brakes at about 60%, just changed them out late last year, and they were still at 25%. I think he got close to 2 years on his last set of tires
Hello how are you doing today
I never had any luck with the Cat Eyes or the Crossfires! I found that having the right, long valve stems, bent just right, worked best for me! Being able to air up both tires at once was a great feature! Adding all the extra points to fail, (air leaks) always bit me in the ass! A quality dual foot air chuck and gauge are worth the cost! Also a good stainless valve cap with the O-ring is a must JMHO!
The main benefit of this system is equalizing air pressures between tires. Makes it easier to adjust pressures and check during the day. The majority of people do not have leaks. If they leaked then they would be out of business.
Your explainations are always clear and Smart. Thank you
Definitely one of the best RUclipsrs, no faffing, no preset incidents just down to earth crack on and get it done. Very informative aswell. Cracking result with old red, jealous over the pond here. 🇬🇧
Cats Eyes the best thing out there. Installed them on my USAF fleet with dual tires, 20 + vehicles and they are awesome. Would never not use them. Spray some soap on the Cat Eye system to see if they are the source of leaks just like you did. Very simple easy to use system with tons of benefits. One of the first things I'd install if I had a truck.
I feel naked without them anymore
Excellent video as always Ezra thanks for your time and consideration y'all be safe out there bud 🤠
Didnt "Watch Wes Work" do a thing on updating his cameras not long ago. PS love the videos here in Australia
I see it rained there last night😁 hey thanks for the video.
Your videos are always educational and source rich. Been following you for many years and I always learn a lot as a fellow owner operator ❤
I have them on my truck, and love them. Right now I'm parked in BFE Nebraska, and there's a grain hauler next to me. He's running them too, and it's the first time I've ever seen anyone else with them. Thing is, he's got a neat trick going on. You know how the braided lines rub against your wheels? Well he's got them pinned up against his hubs with what looks like some thick baling wire. Looks slick as hell, and that's the next thing I'm doing when I get home.
Excellent video as usual! Thanks for the tips EZ! Wish I could repay you for all that I learned watching your channel. You’re Awesome!
Sorry I can’t help with the camera issues. I’m still making videos on my phone. Which reminds me that I should point out that the quality of this one is perfect.
Hello Edward how are you doing today
Great information as usual Ezra. Have a great day.
Hello mike how are you doing today
I'm one of he people asked about cat eyes. So thanks for this cool vid! It cleared up some things.
Glad it was helpful!
@@Ezrider359 Sure was! I had been wondering how they work, if they equalize de pressure between the wheels and all other things you mentioned.
I lived on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for 30 years off and on and when I aired down for beach driving I'd pull the valve core and when the escaping air whistles at a certain note for lack of the correct word I'd put the core in and get 15-18 every time. Just thought that may interest people as it's a local trick passed down from the first pneumatic tires.
In my opinion as a fleet mechanic, hitting tires is only really good to tell if they're anywhere from flat to about 50 psi. However I am pretty good at determining about how much air is in a tire I'm inflating just from the noise the air makes rushing out of the valve stem when I remove the air chuck. Seems to me like once the pressure gets to a certain point, they really just sound the same from then on when you hit them. If you're serious about maintaining your tires, it's always best to have a real gauge checking, and these seem like a nice and easy solution.
Hew buddy God to see you an ole red. Take care be safe out there see you soon
Maybe just me but I always take my air hose and push just a tad of air thru my tire stem after using a tire gauge I NEVER end the process with the last thing touching the valve stem being the tester. If a valve core is going to possibly stick it's from the using of a tire tester. At least that works for me.
I’ve had old rock pitted alloy rims on the trailer that have had hairline cracks that leak, they were a surprise to find
I don't mind the train horn.
Was A nice K3LA
Super I learn alot with your video
Awesome video as always!!!!
⚓️ Thanks EZ 😎 BUG SPRAYER… 2oz dish soap in a two gallon sprayer to check for leaks… also for soaping the truck for a quick hose wash. 🎸
Hello Keith how are you doing today
Delivered equipment to Case in Fargo yesterday, I was on the lookout for you. I think you convinced me to get Cateyes. Great vid Ezra
I was doing some short haul work north of Minot yesterday. I think the cat eyes are worth it. Only thing I like better is the automatic inflation systems
That right would really look nice if the trailer was blasted and painted..Glad you're doing well, Happy Thanksgiving
Happy holidays! yeah the trailer could use a paint job.
I love the hub air compressors having them makes a great difference. It also has a light built in to notify me when the tire is low. Keeps the tires at 95 all the time. I still check each tire with a gauge everyday
What hub compressors do you use? My fleet has a couple Halo systems, but I'm looking for more options.
@@inoahmann7542 I don’t remember off the top of my hand it’s used on the hopper bottoms with super singles.
leading cause of pre mature tire failure "under inflation" I agree its difficult to tell tire pressure with a hammer but im pretty good at it as I show on one of my videos but to reliably tell within 5psi every time isn't practical. Im gonna get a set of cat eye's
I know abom79 had very similar issues with sound on his set up. If memory serves me correctly he switched to the Rhoads (spelling?) wireless mic set up and has had great luck with it
Love your videos. Those look like Dyna Cargo tires, which we run as well. We've been very happy with them. The only downside is they've become hard to source lately...
yeah the dyna cargo's have done pretty well. also ran into availability issues last time i went to pick some up and got some duraturns instead with the same tread pattern, so far those seem decent as well.
@@Ezrider359 Thanks for the recommendation.
Thanks for the tip on tires and very good show,catch ya on the next one
Hello how are you doing today
I love you calling BS, thank you for your videos.
Good information Ezra!
im just starting out with cameras and im pleased your askin for advice and ill watch your comments on this for tips,for 20 odd years i used a tyre iron for my walk around checks till the pressure indicator came on the scene along with the lug nut indicators and they make tyre failure a pretty rare occurance.
Mr Ezra I like those. Thanks for sharing and stay safe
Thanks, you too!
Wow Hero ...My Mom and Dad had the Cats Eye's right after they came out with them...Mom passed away 6 yrs ago suddenly...Dad sold the last Peterbilt we had with the 144 Indiana Custom Trucks Sundowner series sleeper ..But the last 5 trucks had Cat-eyes ..We loved them... Peace ✌️ Love and 18 Wheelz to ya Hero...My Uncle can kick a tire and tell within 5 psi of what it actually is..I still don't believe him tho..lol . But they own 30 Pete's and he's been Truckin' since his teens ....Yes sir I agree with u totally.. Randall will blow your mind ...lol lmao. he's the only one I know if who can tell with a kick... Every time I see him I make him kick a tire then I check with a gauge.. I have no earthly idea how he does it ...He can't tell it with a tire thumper tho...His foot must be calibrated..lol lmao.... Peace ✌️ Love and 18 Wheelz to ya Hero....
I’ve had them stick more then once and I’ve also had them leak causing both tires to loose air.
It’s a no vote for me use a gauge then you always know.
Iv got over 30 of these and ran them for over 600k miles never had one drain both tires. Not saying it's not possible but I'd say very unlikely
New subscriber. Love the shared knowledge
Porter greetings! 🇺🇸 I’ve never used those cat eyes on anything. I was trained to look at each tire, thump them and physically check each tire pressure. You take and all doubt away, but it is time consuming. At least you know though. I know very few guys who can tell the tire pressure from the thump sound! You should always do a physical inspection if your truck/trailer has been sitting a few days or more no matter what. I do that on my van or pickup each week before I start it up. I’ve never priced those things for any truck or trailer, but I can see them being a good investment and time saver! 🤩 This was a good topic that has given me some food for thought! Thanks. I sure love the sound of that Cat engine. Sorry that I don’t have any suggestions on the recording issues. We’ve encountered some compatibility issues with the mics so far. Stay safe and enjoy that ride! 😎🥰✌️
Two things I don't have time for is a bad battery or a flat tire.
As always great video appreciate you EZ Rider
They are prone to leaking so you have got to keep a close eye on them. I personally think a set of electronic tons are a better option but way more expensive.
Hello Jeffrey how are you doing today
I see lot of guys have them , I've always wanted to try them but never have , I still use my ballpeen hammer I been using it for decades
Great video
Ezra I'm never worried about a dirty truck man.
I slap the tires with my hand...has that hard tin tin sound tone..guess what that don't work either. ...well 50% it does....got back to shop. For grease service. ...one drive tire at 60psi....do much 4 hand slap sounds....
I have them on my skoolie I love them. I am 68 and it's hard for me to get down and check the pressure
The train horn, is Stobe the hobo, rolling by. Thanks from.St. Paul Minnesota.
Thanks, this is helpful video. Keeping being more bro.
From my personal experience I bought all 8 for my previous truck. The weight of them threw off the balance of my tires. It was so bad it caused a flat spot and all the tires started bouncing at the same spot as the cat eye. Now I’ve been using a TPMS called EezTire for 2 years and it’s the best thing since sliced bread. It tells me the exact moment I catch a nail on the road and a tire starts going flat. Knock on wood, I’ve never had a blowout since using these and my tires last way longer than they used to.
In 6-700,000 miles iv not experienced any unusual tire wear caused by the weight
@@Ezrider359 I’m happy they’re working for you and you seem to really like them. I’m just sharing my experience. I had them installed at a serious tire shop and rotated every 50k as they recommended. I also had Centromatic balancers on the whole truck.
I’d have to say anything you can do to simplify/expedite your pre-trip is good stuff.
Good luck 👍 thanks
Jimmy can hear air leaks and smell ‘em, too! But, he has been annoyed with you recently because of that new “CAT” motor and the “CAT’s eyes” on the tires. Not to mention that stupid camera thing that has a “dead CAT” on it. Now, he has to choke down grocery store popcorn kibble to help pay for that expensive “CAT” motor, too!
“C’mon Ez! I thought we were buddies…!” 👅🐾🐾
Great video your one talented man.
I'm not a driver, but I like the idea. As a mechanic tho, I hate em when the wheels have to come off
most tire guys and mechanics don't like them because there a extra step for a truck owner who doesn't want to needless damage tires due to not catching under inflation quickly there the 2nd best thing to a auto inflation system.
@@Ezrider359 I agree. I know they are very beneficial, and don't blame anyone for wanting to preserve their tires, it's just another aggravation, especially connecting the inner, unless I'm doing something wrong
Agreed, they are helpful when doing a pre trip however just like you, I do my own work in the truck and the hassle of removing and reinstalling was a deal breaker for me. I pulled them off within a few months. I just wish there was a decent quality TPMS sensor out there that can connect to a smartphone app.
Smartphones get old and apps stop getting updated after a few years. I use the EezTire system and I have a extra signal booster mounted at the back of my truck at the license plate bracket for the trailer sensors. It works nice and it’s a proven system. I get a little over a year of use out of the batteries.
Once you have done them a number of times only takes a few minutes to remove and re install.
Those would work great with anything running 17.5s, filling the inside tires is miserable LOL
Tire thumper? does that come with a pair of driving gloves? Try me with my Redwings and toes! I’ll detect a low tire all day long
Glad to see this video, been thinking about getting them for my tires cause I don't like messing with airing up tires at 12 & 1 am myself. What's a descent price for them?
think link i provided in the description is a good price, but feel free to shop around.
The more axels you have then the more valuable these become!
Some people never understand the pay me now or pay me way more later principle when you let little issues build to big issues.
Your maintance program should be used with more fleets. That run equipment Until the preverbial tires fall off or the driver takes a fine for the TEAM
a ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
@@Ezrider359 yes so true thank you for your great videos you are a inspiration of what real trucking is about NO BS real deal
Yes sir cool video 👍
Always a pleasure
Keep the videos coming!
You sir are totaly right.👍👍👍👍👍
I ran Crossfires on my trailer for a while, seemed to work really well.
hammer tells you if its flat, though a cheater bar and battering ram style against the side wall will tell you if its low, and you could get a clue as to how low by the way the tire wiggles, its not remotely accurate, but better then nothing.
Maybe twinsticks has a solution for your camera issue. Thanks for the videos.
As far as Audio...I run a Gopro Hero 9 Black..and the image is great, but the stabilizing doesnt like vibrations or sudden jerking...which happens on a vehicle! So no dashcam stuff...It needs lights (I use a Milwauke cube light, does the trick).
The audio is another issue...Gopro just doesnt like the idea of having external audio...If you do go with them, you need the Mediapack..its an annoying thing that slides around the Gopro so you can put a regular audio jack inside. I run Rode wireless thing, and thats good, batteries last...
So the downside is the Gopro itself. It overheats A LOT, and just turns off. It requires all these stupid things just to plug in a lapel mic or lav mic. Its frustrating to now end. I have been using it for my recent episodes, and yeah, its a lot better but its a lot of work and cost me a bundle...
Hope it helps. ALso, I would like to know what setup you eventually go to...since I do want something easy to work with.
The train was just too excited for a new video
Thanks I always learn something my teacher my teacher
I wouldn't know what advice to give you on your audio/video issue, but I know Sasnak (youtube), another truck driver, might know something to help you. Might reach out to him and ask his advice.
Back when I could hear better...I could tell the air pressure difference. Its like musical note. I worked on aircraft, so we still put a gauge on the tire. Can you do it, sure, but should you do it? No.
Also, you have to keep in mind...trains have the right of way, on the road...and when recording a video too! LOL
Can you go over the air brake plumbing on the truck…there no way to get the schematic and mine is completely apart
Frick'n Train!!
Good morning 🌞
Great info as always, also do you have any experience with the newer Cummins X15 motors, I’m having some trouble diagnosing some issues and the local dealers are not giving me much feedback.
I've driven a w9 with one. Good motors if you do your services every 20k miles. What's the issues ur having
@@haloreaper1000 Started out with a really bad stumble off of idle, truck would buck like crazy like it was only running on 3 cylinders, happened just about every time I went to start off loaded or empty, went to the dealer and they said without any codes there wasn’t anything they could do for me and the engine needs to break in more. Weeks later got in touch with the Cummins dealer and after several tests they went into the ECM and disabled “Cummins smart acceleration” this alleviated the problem to a certain degree but a slight hesitation still remained and also still had a fuel Knock type of noise. Get the truck back and within the first hour check engine light came on for a fuel pressure related code. Now during this entire time the air throttle would always rapidly close between shifts and when reving and just wasn’t operating properly, the truck then went back to the dealer and they called back within 40 minutes and said they found a loose fuel line that they must have missed tightening back up when they had it the first time, I mentioned the air throttle issue and they seem to think that it’s normal… at this point I’ve spoken to dealers all over the east coast to confirm that the air throttle should not impact drivability in any way, I have had several buddies send me videos of how smooth their engines with free rev and decelerate with no issues
@@haloreaper1000 also to add the truck has always felt down in power, my previous truck had a deleted isx 475/1650 and it would run circles around this one 605/2050
@@andrewcox7416 what kind of fuel filter system do you have on it? Davco or is it the paccar one?
@@haloreaper1000 I’m not positive to be honest with you
Have you seen the Halo Automatic Tire Inflator? I am looking into getting aset or my truck
Coffees on ,,,My morning go too!! Lov it !! Cheers!;-)!!
whats up havent heard from you for a while everything going alright
So you run the Cat Eye and CentraMatic wheel balancers. How would you say the overall tire service life is being affected. Longer certainly.... the front steer tires get the most abuse.
Question?
What do you think of Electric Tractors?
Like the Daimler eCascadia?
Or the upcoming Tesla Semi?
I enjoy your videos.
Including this one.
☮
there not for me
The "upcoming" Tesla isn't coming, not anytime soon. There are too many unresolved issues, including lack of infrastructure for charging, overheating of batteries, range of operations on a charge. Parts are going to be a nightmare, your phones battery gets weak after so many charges, the same goes for the tesla batteries. And if you or anyone else actually gives two shits about the environment, you'd be opposed to electric cars and trucks. Lithium mining and disposal is 1000 tines more toxic to the earth than oil drilling. But electric tickles the balls of the tree huggers, it's a feel good measure nothing more.
The guys that claim that can accurately gauge pressure with a thumper are the same guys than smell or look at the oil on the dipstick instead of sampling as if they can tell anything useful. If the oil is so bad that you notice a problem with the oil on the dipstick, you’ve probably already done damage to the engine. Same with the tire thumpers, if you notice a low tire, it’s probably been low for days and you’ve already run it under inflated. No shortage of bullshit from truckers, young and old.
I heard the hero 8 black is pretty good. Thinking about getting one myself.
the lens cover isn't replaceable on the 8 so the 8 is a no go for me, to many times have i needed to replace the lens cover on my 7. i am considering maybe a 9 or 10
I'm curious to why trucks don't run tpms. I run it on my ram 3500 and have it on my rv 5th wheel trailer, I like knowing the psi and temp of tires. It starts getting hot or low on air I can diagnose the issue a lot faster.
90% of roadside blowouts result in a rim swap due to damage from the road. TPMS would be a logistics nightmare for roadservice and tire shops. Peterbilt might use different TPMS software than Volvo or freightliner and would require shops to carry a larger inventory of wheels. It's also another electronic system to cause issues, not worth the headache.
Looking at the fender looks like you already had a blow out
It's a 15 year old dump trailer it's definitely had blowouts before fenders have been run into by careless loader oporators countless times. It's had rocks and concrete chunks dropped on them. They have seen some abuse.
I’ve seen you thump on lots of things with a hammer…if you can’t tell with the thump test no one can. It would be obviously low if it was able to be determined with the thump test.
Ya its BS when somebody says they can tell the air pressure by thumping, the trucks I drive we run Bandag caps you never get the same load range one tire is 105 the buddy next to it is 120. No way in hell are you going to tell tire pressures from the thump. The cats eye system wouldn't work for us because of the mismatched tires. I'll check the tires once a month we don't travel long distances were short haul dump trucks.
The cat eyes are good but after awhile they freeze up and get stuck especially up north and yes I thumb my tires with a 3lbs sledgehammer and I go by the sound the tire makes the higher pitched the sound is the higher the pressure and the duller the sound the lower the pressure and no I can't tell exactly how much pressure is in the tire iam usually off by 10 to 15 psi but that's for the nasty rainy days otherwise it's the tire gauge to ensure my pressures are on point especially with my company running supersingles but I prefer the automatic tire inflator would be nice to have a tire pressure indicator like in your car with your tire if they 9n for a while maybe the valve stem is getting loose and starting to leak
my 7 axle rig would take a very long time to stick all the tires. not something i would do daily, at a glance from 5 feet away i can tell if my tires are properly inflated meaning there being checked multiple times a day.
@@Ezrider359 that is true in my experience everyone has their own system have you considered automatic inflation systems for your trailers
@@millionmiler yes a couple of my trailers have auto inflation systems.
Phones are probably good enough, no down loading time, load it while taking a dump, without extra crap.
Bag of 50 or 100 valve cores on Amazon are really low cost.
Iv got a big box of them I bought from Napa a number of years ago and still have a bunch
U S trains sound so cool!