Replacing Tires

[hddecker]

Originally Posted by HornedToad

Decker,

Are your axles out of alignment or bent???

I had a misaligned axle on a TT that just kept shredding tires....
it was an easy fix, less than $200 at a BigTex trailer shop.

Over the phone the shop had me check the alignment was bad by measuring back to the tires from the A frame jack. (on a FW drop a plumb bob from the king pin) Since Correct Track adjust in increments of 1/8 an inch, I would figure anywhere near there you should be in good shape. Past that if you can't find an RV Dealer to align the axle try a commercial trailer shop like BigTex. If I remember there was over an inch difference in the measurements on the TT I had that kept blowing tires.

A bent axle can probably be replaced for not much more than it will be to straighten out and you'll have a new axle to boot. I replaced a 3500# axle on a boat trailer for around $400, again at BigTex. (the 7000# axles are $325 on eBay)

With the high cost of trailer tires I consider any work on my axles to be a good investment.

According to the response I got from Dexter misaligned means it's bent. I find it very strange that both axles seem to be bent exactly the same amount, as you can't tell any difference in the wear pattern between axles. Seems more like a manufacturing defect to me.

I have looked at correct track and am considering going that route. It would be nice to have the adjustability if needed in the future.

[Brandt51]

Originally Posted by donzinger

Sweet. You'll love them. I had to get 6 - you lucked out!

How much did those rims and tires cost you if you don't mind me asking? Where from? I'm thinking about going that route too, even though I just put on new Carlises.

Another note, that Companion hitch is connected to the gooseneck? I had the same setup on my Chevy, it was awesome. I have a Companion for the stock Ford 5th wheel prep now, just as slick...same top part.

[donzinger]

Originally Posted by Brandt51

How much did those rims and tires cost you if you don't mind me asking? Where from? I'm thinking about going that route too, even though I just put on new Carlises.

Another note, that Companion hitch is connected to the gooseneck? I had the same setup on my Chevy, it was awesome. I have a Companion for the stock Ford 5th wheel prep now, just as slick...same top part.

Sam - PM sent and yes this is the Companion - I too love this hitch!

[1BadDiesel]

I am finally replacing my Akuret tires on my Voltage 3950 toy hauler with 3 axles. I believe I have pushed my luck as far as I can, recently found 1 tire with side wall checking or a dry rot look. Trailer has approximately 7000 miles and under one year use, build date of late April 2013. The toy hauler was stored indoors heated for 7 months , so no harsh winter or sun exposure.
I am purchasing the Kenda load range f ,235/85/16inch. Load rated at 3950lbs at 100 psi,12 ply . Paying 1000$ for 6 tires mounted balance and taxes. After many hours research and second guessing witch tire wheel options, I choose the Kenda!
Next trip planned this weekend 500 mile round trip mostly highway. I will post my feedback soon.

[donzinger]

Originally Posted by 1BadDiesel

I am finally replacing my Akuret tires on my Voltage 3950 toy hauler with 3 axles. I believe I have pushed my luck as far as I can, recently found 1 tire with side wall checking or a dry rot look. Trailer has approximately 7000 miles and under one year use, build date of late April 2013. The toy hauler was stored indoors heated for 7 months , so no harsh winter or sun exposure.
I am purchasing the Kenda load range f ,235/85/16inch. Load rated at 3950lbs at 100 psi,12 ply . Paying 1000$ for 6 tires mounted balance and taxes. After many hours research and second guessing witch tire wheel options, I choose the Kenda!
Next trip planned this weekend 500 mile round trip mostly highway. I will post my feedback soon.

Hope they work out for you. We also have a long trip next weekend - I see the pole barn prep was under way!

[MisterScott]

So I was driving from Houston to Dallas today and on an exit ramp a new F550 Flatbed had blown a front right tire. The entire quarter panel was shredded as well as the front of the door from the tire letting go. The crew was just standing there looking incredulous. I believe I made the right decision to replace the tires. Picking her up today with the satellite and tires and 3rd AC on it. Direct TV getting installed tomorrow.

[DesertRat]

Yea this is what can happen when a tire lets go.
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[Djs]

I replaced my year old AKURET tires with new Maxxis 10 ply tires today. There is a big quality difference in the sidewall when you compare one of each that are unmounted. It's not worth the worry of having blowouts. I kept the AKURETs so I can have a spare or two (hopefully that I'll never need to use) and sell the others to someone who doesn't worry as much as I do. I just know I'm going to be a lot less stressed on the road with better quality tires on my 40 ft Infinity.

[Sinecure]

Originally Posted by Djs

I replaced my year old AKURET tires with new Maxxis 10 ply tires today. There is a big quality difference in the sidewall when you compare one of each that are unmounted. It's not worth the worry of having blowouts. I kept the AKURETs so I can have a spare or two (hopefully that I'll never need to use) and sell the others to someone who doesn't worry as much as I do. I just know I'm going to be a lot less stressed on the road with better quality tires on my 40 ft Infinity.

I did the same two weeks ago. It's really interesting to see the difference between the two brands. When I had all six Maxxis tires stacked, they were very sturdy and moved very little if pushed on the top tires. After swapping I stacked the Akurets and it was like a bowl of Jell-O. They bounced, swayed, and kept going for several seconds after I pulled my hand off of them. The Maxxis are definitely a better quality tire.

[gonervn]

After a blowout I changed to Goodyear 614's. I never tried to go back to the manfacturer with the issue. I figured it would just make me madder than I already was. 614's are performing great.

[DesertRat]

Originally Posted by gonervn

After a blowout I changed to Goodyear 614's. I never tried to go back to the manfacturer with the issue. I figured it would just make me madder than I already was. 614's are performing great.

Hope you have better luck with them then I did.

[Djs]

Thanks. If i do have a sidewall blowout, I'll have to pay the price for the 614s or Michelin ribs. At least I have a warranty with the Maxxis. I carry two spares with me so I don't have to go without if I have a tire failure. This is sure getting to be an expensive little hobby!

[Djs]

Originally Posted by Sinecure

I did the same two weeks ago. It's really interesting to see the difference between the two brands. When I had all six Maxxis tires stacked, they were very sturdy and moved very little if pushed on the top tires. After swapping I stacked the Akurets and it was like a bowl of Jell-O. They bounced, swayed, and kept going for several seconds after I pulled my hand off of them. The Maxxis are definitely a better quality tire.

Keep us informed on how the Maxxis perform for you and I'll do the same. I just hate the thought of having to pay $500 per tire for the 614 s or other overpriced tires.

[hddecker]

Originally Posted by Djs

Thanks. If i do have a sidewall blowout, I'll have to pay the price for the 614s or Michelin ribs. At least I have a warranty with the Maxxis. I carry two spares with me so I don't have to go without if I have a tire failure. This is sure getting to be an expensive little hobby!

There are several tires available that have a much stiffer sidewall than the tires that Dutchmen is using.

The tire manager at Costco showed me two tires side by each, first tire you could deflect the sidewall very easily. The second tire almost no deflection.

That's the test I used when I selected the tires to replace the onion skin thin Power Kings that can on my rig. So far I have doubled my mileage on the Gladiators.

[Grdrod1]

Has anyone tried to talk to someone like the federal trade commission, DOT or someone about the China Bombs.

[Grdrod1]

Why should anyone have to buy new tires for there rig when the tires are new. It seems to me that they pose a highway safety risk according to what I have been reading.

[Grdrod1]

This is America, and any company that wants to do business here needs to follow the rules and regulations. They need to build a quility product. Cheap means cheaply made.

[hddecker]

Originally Posted by Grdrod1

Has anyone tried to talk to someone like the federal trade commission, DOT or someone about the China Bombs.

Go to the NHTSA and search tire recalls. I have not been able to find any recalls or complaints on the tires that are the topic of many of the tire threads on this forum.

The only complaints I have found on trailer tires where for Goodyear Marathon.

[Grdrod1]

Are the tires that I read about that bad? If so why isn't there complants to the NHTSA..

[hddecker]

Originally Posted by Grdrod1

Are the tires that I read about that bad? If so why isn't there complants to the NHTSA..

Who knows why we don't open complaints with the NHTSA, but do you think that the reports you see on this and other RV forums are all fairy tales.

Personally I have no faith with any products made in China. After the melamine in pet food, killing our dogs, contaminated food products, defective child car seats and the latest being contaminated pet treats killing dogs and cats.

Buying anything made in China is a crap shoot, if your lucky you get a product that preforms as intended, if not who knows what the consequences could be.