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Outlaw2020
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Jul 16, 2017

Blowout on Goodyear G670

July 8, 2017 I was traveling to Dallas to Rangers game on I-20 in '08 American Eagle motorhome. I had just got on I-20 from Toll 49 when left front steering tire blew out. I had just passed a truck and was in left lane( probably going 70 mph)when it blew. Pulled me into median.It was all I could do to try to keep it from going straight left. How it didn't turn over, I don't know, was in there 400-500 yards before I could get it under control and eased back on Interstate and crossed over to Hwy 110 exit and parked in front of a convenience store until I could receive help. Eventually got another tire from Goodyear Commercial Service Center. Upon returning to home, app 50 miles, I took it to the body shop to have damage repaired. The owner said this was the third Goodyear G670 tire he had seen blowout in last month. I live in small town of less than 14,000 population. My tires were put on new in October, 2013. The other two guys tires were 6-7 years old. The tire Goodyear put on was a 2015 tire. Didn't see that until I got back. They would not exchange it. The tires on coach were 3 years 9 months old with 17,000 miles on them. They are supposed to have a 5 year warranty. I will be replacing all tires(including the $1180 new replacement) with Michelins. Has anyone had similar experience?
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  • Blaster_Man's avatar
    Blaster_Man
    Explorer
    Jul 17, 2017
    Mr.Mark wrote:
    Outlaw, just curious, did you mash on the accelerator pedal when the tire blew?

    It is a hard instinct to follow but it has been said over and over to press on the accelerator to gain control then ease off once you can manage the coach.



    You are talking about a video put out by Michelin. I have looked at it a number of times on various forums. It makes no more sense now than when I first saw it. It says your first action with a front tire blows out, is to step on the accelerator, I totally disagree. I've had two blow outs, the most recent was a RF tire in May 2015. The last thing I wanted was more speed or more forward thrust. There was a pretty rough vibration in the steering wheel as well as a pull to the right. I slowed (did not brake), maintained control and got off the road. The Michelin video sounds good and looks good, however, all the scenarios are scripted with safety the primary consideration. It's like a lot of "school solutions," every aspect of the demonstration is planned. However, when doing it for real, I doubt it's merit.
  • 10forty2's avatar
    10forty2
    Explorer
    Jul 17, 2017
    Glad you or anyone else weren't hurt!!!!

    It doesn't seem to be any particular brand of tire that blows out more frequently than another. At least from what I've read on here anyway. I've had two Goodyears fail fo rme and I'm still running them. The first was an old tire (10 years plus) that I didn't verify the dates on when we bought the coach. My fault. The second was a brand new G645 that the tread just came off....peeled right off like an orange peel. Goodyear made it right with my insurance company, and I'm still running the brand. As noted above, I've seen reports of Michelins blowing while sitting still. I read reports that Michelins are notorious for sidewall cracking after a couple of years. Lots of other folks run other brands and have had problems with them. It usually boils down to how they tires are maintained and their inflation condition at the time of the blowout. I honestly don't think, again, that there is one tire more prone to failure than another. My $0.02 worth.....
  • Mr_Mark1's avatar
    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Jul 17, 2017
    Outlaw, just curious, did you mash on the accelerator pedal when the tire blew?

    It is a hard instinct to follow but it has been said over and over to press on the accelerator to gain control then ease off once you can manage the coach.

    I'm certainly not an expert but friends had rivering problems with Goodyear tires back in '08.

    Our '08 Dynasty came with Michelins and I replaced them with Michelins after 7.5 yrs. (no problems). I drove the new set for about a year and half before I put the coach on consignment.

    The new coach came with Michelins and at 39,000 miles, no problems. I do check the tires for anything unusual and so far all has been well. I have a built-in TPMS so that is an additional tool for piece-of-mind.

    We all know a tire can go at anytime, hope that your new set will work well for you!

    Safe travels,
    MM.
  • Tom_Barb's avatar
    Tom_Barb
    Explorer
    Jul 16, 2017
    Outlaw2020 wrote:
    I will be replacing all tires(including the $1180 new replacement) with Michelins.

    Michelins XA3 is the tire to have.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jul 16, 2017
    So glad to hear you were able to control it and nobody was hurt. Nicely done!
  • Outlaw2020's avatar
    Outlaw2020
    Explorer
    Jul 16, 2017
    and I thought I was making a better move to Michelin:S. I was given this site by AAA while I was waiting on assistance to arrive. Thanx
  • Outlaw2020's avatar
    Outlaw2020
    Explorer
    Jul 16, 2017
    To doxiemom11, Speed rating H Coach weighs 43,600 lbsevenly loaded. Stored in 40 x 60 shop. The outside temp was app 88 degrees.
    To austinta, Did not run over anything, just loud explosion, sounded like it came through sidewall. I believe it was defective tire. Insurance company has tire for subrogation.
  • Bruce_Brown's avatar
    Bruce_Brown
    Moderator
    Jul 16, 2017
    I'm glad you got it under control and no one was hurt.

    As far as having a similar experience, fortunately not while driving bit we did have a Michelin blow out a sidewall, while it was parked in our garage. That tire was less than a year old, properly inflated, etc. Michelin offered no help until I asked for the tire back so I could get the numbers off it for a report to NHTSA.
  • doxiemom11's avatar
    doxiemom11
    Explorer II
    Jul 16, 2017
    What is the speed rating on the tire? Have you weighed the coach to make sure it's evenly loaded? Front axle, Rear axle and side to side? Is the weight rating high enough for what you weigh? All of these things along with very hot weather/pavement can contribute.

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