Towmax PowerKing blow out pics
Yep this happened. Hard to believe the way the tread rolled off and sidewall split. Max air at 65psi was checked b4 leaving, about 20 miles into trip, going between 55-65 in 85 degree temps. Tires ...
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rbpru wrote:We actually have a rare point of agreement here.
My C rated tires were 7 years old when I replaced them. They had the 15,000 miles I put on them plus what ever the previous owner had on them.
I chose D rated replacements because the load rating charts gave me some leeway on the tire pressure.
You can go with the factory suggested tires, upgrade the load rating or even switch from STs to LTs. None of this makes any difference when you run over a road hazard. If not caught immediately you will shred the tire.
I have had three flats while towing, one on the TT I caught as a leak while checking tire pressure and two on the TV. All three were punctures caused by a nail or similar road hazard. My truck has tpm built in which was handy. My TT does not but should, as a flat is less noticeable on a TT.
I agree that many tire failures start out as a puncture of some sort. A nail, screw etc.
This type of thing generally results in a slow leak. Running any tire under inflated will result in overheating and it coming apart.
Where we diverge in our thinking is what happens during this process.
I believe that since LT tires must pass a stringent high speed under inflation test, that they won't come apart nearly as fast as STs. This gives the operator time to notice the problem before total failure occurs.
Though I believe such a tire should be replaced anyway, at least the potential for an accident and/or damage to the TT is lessened.
OTOH... For some strange reason, my LTs don't suffer from the same fate that my many STs did... They must magically avoid nails and screws etc... Coincidence? Maybe. Better tires? For sure.
