Goodyear Enduance vs Maxxis 8008
Constructive input only please. Need to replace original factory tires (Trailer King brand) on our 2017 Outback due to a sidewall bubble noticed at the end of last season. Not going to debate this t...
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bobndot wrote:
CR....yes, I copied this part from one of my links that I posted on previous page. Link shows pics.
Why detachment?
There are a number of things that can cause this. They would primarily be a breakdown of the rubber that coats the steel. This could be due to a manufacturing error or simply the selection of a lower strength rubber which cannot tolerate the forces applied to the tire. Only lab testing can determine that. Sometimes detachments can be initiated by tread cuts or punctures but that does not seem to be the case of the tire I inspected. Detachments are one of the more difficult conditions to analyze as there is a need for a lot of additional background information and data.
That is Roger Marble commenting. While I didn't know him before I retired - except by reputation - we've had extensive conversations since.
As he alludes to, the situation is quite complex and difficult to sort out after the fact. My experience says that most tread detachments are caused by deficiencies in the design (as in the amount of material, where it is placed, and/or its properties).
And just to make the situation even more difficult to sort out, tires will fail due to road hazards, and the average person isn't experienced enough to know the signs. These can happen to any tire at any time.
