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bigwheelsturnin's avatar
Oct 29, 2014

okay...we blew the tires. =-O

we're on the way to live oak FL...I75 s..had some roadwork going on...our tires on this Fleetwood flair..couple new ones..others ...not.
our car center guy back home checked all ..said..okey dokey...not..
we had right front blowout at adel GA ..slung rubber to the inside back left...KER POW!
it smacked generator on the way...
91°..Monday..
we're Good Sam and they were working on it.
we have 3 little dogs..engine AC..not enough...
so go start up the toad..honda crv..no go.
i call a cab service to take DW & dogs to nearest pet hotel..Cordele..it came with no air ...all windows down..shaking & rattling...she said it was a wild ride.
I waited 4 more hrs..but i was happy when he got there with 2 new tires..he was very nice..had just got married and his wife with him. their honeymoon was hauling tires and helping stranded motorists. I was his 4th call.
He jumped the toad and changed out the blowouts. I got motorcoach & toad to hotel..a good nite.
Tuesday we made it to Reed Bingham state park..to plug in rest up & have them bring out 3 more tires..change out the oldest ones..all but one tire is brand new now...the last one is almost 3 yrs old.
I'll leave in the morning for Live Oak FL
The truck repair Good Sam used is South Georgia Lube Center..& they're great and cheaper on these Goodyears.
I've read in these forums..."change those old tires"
surely got it now.
thanx to all
  • While most do have a 75 speed rating Hear is a quote from the Michelin guide.
    I haven't found any that claim a speed rating of 106 mph. Not in the 22.5 range. I did see it in the 16in truck tiers.
    "295/60R22.5 LRJ – 9.00" Wheel, Max Speed 65 mph(1)
    The recommended alternative fitments are the 295/60R22.5 MICHELIN® XZA2® ENERGY and
    MICHELIN® XDA2®+ ENERGY LRJ, which are designed to be used on a 9.00 x 22.5" wheel and at
    a maximum speed of 65 mph(1).
    (Note that the maximum load and pressure under these conditions match those indicated on the sidewall.)"
    I think it might be a good idea to double check your speed rating.
    Bill
  • I believe if they're ST tires (trailer tires) they're rated near 65mph, but our RV uses LT tires which have an R speed rating (106mph)
  • WILDEBILL308 wrote:

    You do know that the tiers are only rated to 65 mph. You might want to look at the manufacturer's site to confirm.
    Bill


    maybe for (some) trailer tires but not true for COACH tires.
  • JimM68 wrote:
    Change that last one too...

    And I will add, get a TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system)
    Ours, from TST (TSTTRUCKS.COM) Has saved my ass. It monitors the toad too, $350 to monitor 10 tires. Peace of mind squared. Tire pressure changes, you know about it NOW.

    My last "non-destructive flat" happened in a Fleetwood gasser. After 2 destructive blowouts. After checking air pressure at every stop (was gunshy by then) we woke up in Nebraska on a sunday to a flat inner dual. So I jack her up, take it off, drive the jeep all over hell and creation to find someone open with a compressor to fill it...

    Short time later we traded for the DP. The TST system was my first addon.

    And it saved my ass one day... started beeping while I was cruising down the interslab... saw a low pressure left rear inner... Pulled off onto the shoulder. Watched as within 3 minute the pressure went to zero. Called coachnet. Waited only 40 minutes... Coachnet guy replaced my bad tire with my unmounted spare in a couple minutes for zero dollars.

    The tire he took off was starting to separate, 3/4 the way around the inside diameter. Another couple miles at 70 per, the entire tread would have come off. These things can DO SOME DAMAGE! Tear up the fenders, tanks, rip up any wiring that may be near. Serious damage.

    As a total DIYer, I fix all my own stuff always. GET A Tire Pressure Monitor. On a DP, it costs less than ONE TIRE. No Exuses, just do it.

    You do know that the tiers are only rated to 65 mph. You might want to look at the manufacturer's site to confirm.
    Bill
  • God bless the helpful newlyweds. Hope they weren't "2 Tire-d" to enjoy the rest of their honeymoon :D
  • Hope you gave a nice tip to the man and his wife, who on his honeymoon was working to keep you and other motorists going!
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Look about the net (Either this or other RV forums) for a thread "Watching these videos may save your life".. The video is on a Mitchlin site as I recall and it's good knowledge.

    Glad to hear you are OK... Question: what brake system do you use on your towed?
    (do not answer me)
    Reason: US-Gear Unified Brake Decelerator.... Provides a towed charge line for the towed battery.
  • I also happy to hear that you were safe and well after that ordeal! You might want to think about running a live wire back to the CRV so the batteries won't be dead next time you need it!
  • Change that last one too...

    And I will add, get a TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system)
    Ours, from TST (TSTTRUCKS.COM) Has saved my ass. It monitors the toad too, $350 to monitor 10 tires. Peace of mind squared. Tire pressure changes, you know about it NOW.

    My last "non-destructive flat" happened in a Fleetwood gasser. After 2 destructive blowouts. After checking air pressure at every stop (was gunshy by then) we woke up in Nebraska on a sunday to a flat inner dual. So I jack her up, take it off, drive the jeep all over hell and creation to find someone open with a compressor to fill it...

    Short time later we traded for the DP. The TST system was my first addon.

    And it saved my ass one day... started beeping while I was cruising down the interslab... saw a low pressure left rear inner... Pulled off onto the shoulder. Watched as within 3 minute the pressure went to zero. Called coachnet. Waited only 40 minutes... Coachnet guy replaced my bad tire with my unmounted spare in a couple minutes for zero dollars.

    The tire he took off was starting to separate, 3/4 the way around the inside diameter. Another couple miles at 70 per, the entire tread would have come off. These things can DO SOME DAMAGE! Tear up the fenders, tanks, rip up any wiring that may be near. Serious damage.

    As a total DIYer, I fix all my own stuff always. GET A Tire Pressure Monitor. On a DP, it costs less than ONE TIRE. No Exuses, just do it.
  • Glad you are all OK and no harm done except to your wallet. Just curious if you know age and brand of the failed tires? That may help someone else.