Tires...why do rv tires blow apart so bad?
Just wondering...why do motorhome, trailer, 5th wheel tires blow apart so bad that they cause damage to the rv?? I've had many flats on my cars and vans over the last 43 years but never had one come a...
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My vote:
Speed: most if not all ST tires are rated at 65 mph or below
Weight: Some are at or close to their weight rating.
Heat: Seems that you see more tire carcasses on the side of the road during the hot summer months.
Axle: alignment, tires are not pulling straight so it causes heat build up.
I see more evidence of tire failures in areas where the highway speeds are higher and it is hotter. Have pulled a travel trailer, 5th wheel and now drive a motorhome. Have never had a blowout.....knocking on wood here. I think it helps that we keep our speed in the 60mph range.
Speed: most if not all ST tires are rated at 65 mph or below
Weight: Some are at or close to their weight rating.
Heat: Seems that you see more tire carcasses on the side of the road during the hot summer months.
Axle: alignment, tires are not pulling straight so it causes heat build up.
I see more evidence of tire failures in areas where the highway speeds are higher and it is hotter. Have pulled a travel trailer, 5th wheel and now drive a motorhome. Have never had a blowout.....knocking on wood here. I think it helps that we keep our speed in the 60mph range.
