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CapriRacer
Explorer II
Feb 07, 2012

Revived Trailer Tire Thread (formerly on the 5th Wheel Forum

OK, I'll try this again but with a different tack. I am of the opinion that ST tires should have a 15% reserve capacity (85% of the load at a given pressure) in order to be reasonably sure they wo...
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CapriRacer
Explorer II
Apr 24, 2012
JBarca wrote:
......Before I buy anything new, I need more research into why my tire failed and what to buy to help not have the same problem then next time.........


To do that you'll need to take the tire off the vehicle and PAY a tire forensics specialist about $2K. That's the going price.

But if you are willing to accept educated guesses that are worth the price you paid - tire is too small (based on my analysis earlier)

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