Blowing tires on 5th wheel
First I apologize if this subject has been cover in the past. I did a search and went back a bit and didn't see anything fairly recent I'm starting to get very frustrated and its beginning to ruin ...
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joe b. wrote:
Most people having tire problems are , over loaded, tires under inflated, tires are too old or they are driving too fast.
Hmmmm...The "company line" (of BS)!!..:R
Where have I/we heard that before?
Maybe from GY? (Google: "Goodyear Kept Tire Problems Quiet")
Quote:
(GY rep): "In every case, customers were at fault.
Tires were run with too little air, too heavy a load, too fast, too hot or too seldom; they were punctured and poorly repaired or they were driven over sharp objects."
End quote.
BTW - the 'company line' didn't hold water.
(the GY *rep* was full of hot air..:B..)
On edit: The LA Times article, "Goodyear Linked to Problem Tires" (reprinted by the Herald Tribune and also avail via Google) is an interesting read for those that say: "complain to the NHTSA in writing"....yeah, right!
Check the number of complaints (*LOTS*) -vs- "to date" action taken.
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OP: Besides checking your suspension, *quality* LT tires (no STs) would be the next step.
Avoid brands you are not familiar with as well as the major ST brand referenced in the articles..;)
If you believe there are smart azz replies on here..:h.. do your own "due diligence" - which would include info like the articles as well as other RV forums, etc. Info is avail at your fingertips!
Then (maybe) recalculate your opinion..;)
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