Akuret Tires AGAINNNNN

[Burl]

Originally Posted by DesertRat

Issue in my 25+ years of towing hasn't been the China tires. It's these heavy rigs with 16" tires. I blew six American made G rated on my 03 Teton. Once I went to 17.5" problem went away. 2 of the 17.5 are Hankook & other 2 are Michelins.

I'm sure the 17.5's are better but my tires (Maxxis M8008 ST235/80/16) are rated for 3,400lbs and according to the scale I have only about 2,200lbs on each. Is the bigger tire just a completly different animal? More robust? I hope the new one's I bought hold up but only time will tell.

[DesertRat]

Originally Posted by Burl

I'm sure the 17.5's are better but my tires (Maxxis M8008 ST235/80/16) are rated for 3,400lbs and according to the scale I have only about 2,200lbs on each. Is the bigger tire just a completly different animal? More robust? I hope the new one's I bought hold up but only time will tell.

With only 2200 lbs per tire I wouldn't think you should have problem with any tires.

[MisterScott]

So I called Michael at the shop recommended and tires and rims are on the way. I guess my next question is what is the best way to jack the trailer and change the tires. I plan on doing it myself.

[donzinger]

I did my own - I have a 12 ton bottle jack from Tractor Supply that stays with the camper that I used. I bought it after my first flat on my Sunnybrook to make life easier should it ever happen again with camper loaded. I just did one at a time with the jack and used my compressor and impact gun to remove the old ones - torque the new ones to 100 pound-feet and check after first trip and periodically after that. Took me about an hour to do all six.

[hddecker]

Originally Posted by MisterScott

So I called Michael at the shop recommended and tires and rims are on the way. I guess my next question is what is the best way to jack the trailer and change the tires. I plan on doing it myself.

I run my trailer up the leveling blocks, the boss yells when the tire on the second axle is of the gound. Makes tire changing quick and easy, especially when your at the side of the road changing a flat.

[splash]

Originally Posted by donzinger

I went with the load range J Continentals.

Can you again post the contact/company you ordered your wheels from?

[donzinger]

Originally Posted by splash

Can you again post the contact/company you ordered your wheels from?

www.trailertiresandwheels.com

When and if you call, ask for Michael. Very helpful!

[DesertRat]

Here's where I got mine
17.5x6.75 HWT Series 07 Aluminum Trailer Wheel, 8x6.50 Center Cap Included

[BnTinNV]

Originally Posted by DesertRat

Here's where I got mine
17.5x6.75 HWT Series 07 Aluminum Trailer Wheel, 8x6.50 Center Cap Included

Rat, Did you get your tires there as well? If so, which ones? if not, would you recommend any of those brands. as I would like to buy the whole package deal.

[Loaded 3990]

Originally Posted by donzinger

I did my own - I have a 12 ton bottle jack from Tractor Supply that stays with the camper that I used. I bought it after my first flat on my Sunnybrook to make life easier should it ever happen again with camper loaded. I just did one at a time with the jack and used my compressor and impact gun to remove the old ones - torque the new ones to 100 pound-feet and check after first trip and periodically after that. Took me about an hour to do all six.

Just a FYI if you have the 6 point level up system you can manually lift the whole coach off the ground to change the tires no jacks needed

These pictures are of my old 53' Weekend Warrior that I just sold

[donzinger]

Originally Posted by Loaded 3990

Just a FYI if you have the 6 point level up system you can manually lift the whole coach off the ground to change the tires no jacks needed

These pictures are of my old 53' Weekend Warrior that I just sold

Dealer lifted mine like that during PDI - LCI says not to, so I will leave it be while still under warranty and use the jack that only cost me $40...

[DesertRat]

Originally Posted by BnTinNV

Rat, Did you get your tires there as well? If so, which ones? if not, would you recommend any of those brands. as I would like to buy the whole package deal.

I bought (2) new Hankook tires from eBay & the other ones were used Michelins I got also from eBay. Hankooks are 75 mph rated & I have used 16,17 & 22.5" of these at work with no problem. Had them also on my 06 F-350 with NO problem.

[Loaded 3990]

Originally Posted by donzinger

Dealer lifted mine like that during PDI - LCI says not to, so I will leave it be while still under warranty and use the jack that only cost me $40...

Wow LCI installed my system and never said not to do that to it. The pictures where taken at the install location after they finished the installation. They tested the system and had all eight of the wheels off the ground for eight hours with no problems. When I check every thing I only lift one side at a time off the ground just to be safe.

[MisterScott]

Originally Posted by Loaded 3990

Just a FYI if you have the 6 point level up system you can manually lift the whole coach off the ground to change the tires no jacks needed

These pictures are of my old 53' Weekend Warrior that I just sold

That is a massive RV. I google it and it is unbelievably big. Please post some more photos of it, inside and out and describe what it was like towing it.

[Loaded 3990]

Originally Posted by MisterScott

That is a massive RV. I google it and it is unbelievably big. Please post some more photos of it, inside and out and describe what it was like towing it.

No problem towing it! I kind of miss it! I have a 2014 Ford F450 4x4 so it pulled it with no problem. I miss the 20' gauge with 1/2 bath in it. I'm on the fence now I was going to order a 2015 3990 but I don't know if every thing will fit in a 12' gauge the 1000xp 4 is just over 12'. I called Voltage they said not sure if they are going to be building any thing new on the Voltage line with 1/2 bath with at lest a 14' gauge under the V series they have one but my wife says its to small in side the living area.

[Loaded 3990]

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[Bmxboysmom]

That thing is massively beautiful! We loved our 40' weekend warrior, just loved the Voltage 3895 more!

[MisterScott]

Thanks for posting pics. I believe there may even be a longer one from my google activities. Can't wait to get the 3950 back from service this week. Door lock fixed, Direct TV Slim line installed, new tires and rims installed. Now I need a destination.

[RDF]

Originally Posted by royalbull

I had a blowout with one of my Akuret tires this weekend. As usual, I checked the air pressure before I departed and all 6 tires were at 78 psi. I am now worried about these tires since the trailer is a 3895 Voltage purchased in June of 2013. Not many miles on these tires!!

I also had a blowout on the Akuret tires! I had maybe, 800 miles on them, not counting the trip from the factory. I never drive over 65 with my 3950. I just replaced them all with Maxxis M8008's. I looked at Westlakes but the dealer told me they had been having trouble with them also. Do yourself a favor, if you are running the Chinese junk that comes on the trailers, replace them before you have trouble. It WILL happen if you push your luck.

[Loaded 3990]

Originally Posted by Bmxboysmom

That thing is massively beautiful! We loved our 40' weekend warrior, just loved the Voltage 3895 more!

Thanks! We also like the Voltage 3895 with full body paint like yours. What did Trailer Hitch rv charger you for it?