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6_7_tow_rig
Explorer
Sep 28, 2014

Here is my damage

Here is the damage from my Towmaster China Bombs exploding on I-64 this past weekend. We were going along about 60 mph in the right lane when all the sudden the front driver side tire cut loose. Luckily the real damage was contained to some wiring under the trailer and the fender skirt that got smashed into pieces. Four new Maxxis load range E tires will be ordered tomorrow. I was also able to order a new fender skirt from the dealer that I will replace on my own and I can also fix the wiring. I was always the one to think it wont happen to me......





  • The tires have a 5 year material/workmanship warranty. Did you contact Towmax? Curious because I own a set of them.
  • Wheel seems ok. I have checked into LT tires but I dont really want to buy new 16" rims, and Im not sure that I have much more room between the top of the tire and wheel well. I did look at the date on the tires and all four were made in April of 2011. We bought it brand new and this is our second season with it. I was always skeptical of all the talk about chinese made tires but obviously there is something to it. I check my tire pressure religiously. I am OCD about appearance and up keep of the trailer so everything was well cared for. Its even stored inside so the only time the tires are exposed to the elements are when we are camping. Totally ruined my Thursday night, but at least the rest of the weekend was good.
  • oh that is heartbreaking to see that damage.
    so sorry but you will get it dealt with and move forward :)
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    wow, if those were car tires they would be recalled.

    Have you considered going to LT Truck tires?
  • Wow and the rig is only about a year old. Just for fun look to see how OLD the other tires are. Could they have had some old ones in stock that they used on your rig?

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