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Re: Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield for Tires
Reply #75 –
On my 31', the main temp changes I see depend on which side of the rig/tow'd is on the sunny side.
Still,  it's less than a decently configured large Round Table Pizza.  ;)
I'd say go for it.
Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE
Re: Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield for Tires
Reply #76 –
I had an inner rear, passenger side blowout two summers ago.
Thinking the exhaust heat has something to do with it, I built two shields that attach to the exhaust pipe, that blocks the infrared heat from directly impacting the inner tire.
Exhaust heat shields | Flickr

On the TPMS, I can usually tell which side of the rig is in the sun by the slightly higher temperatures, on the sunny side.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield for Tires
Reply #77 –
When I used the Amazon link and inputted the requested year (2006) and model (I used the E-350 Super Duty as there was no E-450), it came back saying the product would not fit my vehicle.  Larry, you’ve worked under there, do you think there’s any reason this gizmo wouldn’t work?  — Jon
(Former) ‘06 TK “Albatross.” And (former) Vespa 250.   Alas, no more; both are gone.😕 Great memories remain! 😄
Re: Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield for Tires
Reply #78 –
Quote from: Jon & Loni  - 
When I used the Amazon link and inputted the requested year (2006) and model (I used the E-350 Super Duty as there was no E-450), it came back saying the product would not fit my vehicle.  Larry, you’ve worked under there, do you think there’s any reason this gizmo wouldn’t work?  — Jon

The rear exhaust pipe for an E350 should be the same as a E450.  The Thermo-Tech cover should work but I wonder how well it will fit.
The two sections of exhaust pipe that needs to be covered are curved and the Thermo-Tech covers looks to be made for a straight pipe. It may not wrap well.
There are two places the pipe needs to be covered, so two $30 covers will be needed.
I made the two metal shields for around ten dollars, including hose clamps.

Edit - forgot to include the link
Exhaust heat shields | Flickr

Larry


Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
 
Re: Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield for Tires
Reply #79 –
Quote from: Joan  - 
A search of the forum should bring up a thread on heat shields from 1-2 years ago; I used the term, 'heat shield for tires' and many posts on this topic popped up.

There's not much that hasn't already been discussed, often multiple times, on this board.  ;)
Here's the thread: Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield for Tires
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
Re: Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield for Tires
Reply #81 –

Here is a different product. The exhaust pipe curves around the axle when it is near the tire so it isn't a clean installation. The heat shield doesn't do curves very well.

Amazon.com: Design Engineering 010452 Titanium Pipe Shield - Exhaust Heat...

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Harry 2006RB