dodge3500ctd
Aug 25, 2015Explorer
Tire Failures
I believe I might have the record. 4 tire failures in less than 100 miles on the freeway. Yes, made in China. 1st one did not fail completely. A person behind us flagged us down about a bubble on a tire. Pulled over and changed right rear. That is the picture that shows the funny tread. Changed tire with the spare. 40 more miles, bang left rear. Had to go by a tire at Goodyear. Decided to head home. 20 more miles, bang right front. Damage to skirting and frame support. Bought 2nd tire and repaired damage to continue home. 15 more miles, bang left front. Stores closed and no more tires. Called Road America. Story for another time. Tow driver brought a tire on a rim from his personal stash and we installed on trailer. Made it home. Trailer is a Wildcat 30 foot. Weighs in at about 10,500 lbs. Tire pressure was checked before we left. Load range E tires. Factory tires were load range D. This is not a flogging of China tires. just curious if anybody can beat 4 failures in less than 100 miles.
Footnote Damage could have been much worse but still not acceptable.
Footnote Damage could have been much worse but still not acceptable.