Tread Separation on Maxxis M8008

FastEagle wrote:

1 Happy Camper wrote:
Has anyone experienced tread separation on Maxxis M8008 tires? I bought 4 of them in 2010 and just replaced 2 this past weekend do to separation. I am concerned because the 2 tires in question were on the same side of the 5th wheel. The tires are ST 225 75R15, 80PSI. I always check the PSI before a trip, so that was correct.

Any input of thoughts as to whether this is a "tire" issue or a possible axle issue? Also, whenever I level side to side, I always have to put the side in question on a 2" board to level the coach, even on "level" pavement campsites.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5voKlZ0LBCU/UpTPzoU71vI/AAAAAAAAADw/j3qbLUp2LP0/s512/Maxxis%25202.JPG


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OBCkcWz6p98/UpTP0Arj9EI/AAAAAAAAAD0/RGGXWtHRgnE/s128/Maxxis%20Tire.JPG

Tread separations don't just happen overnight. They are most often caused by some form of tire damage - inflicted or built-in - that will eventually cause the tire to fail completely.

A professional tire expert can determine the exact cause of the damage to the tires shown in the pictures. I would contact your area Maxxis representative to see if they are interested in examining them. Once they have examined them they may be able to pinpoint the cause or causes of the damage.

FastEagle

Yes, but then maxxis might just want to give him another set of junky ST tires ;) Then he get to start all over again wondering when his tires are going to fail.
The other option is of course to just bite the bullet and buy a set of LT tires and be done with it.