Akuret failure avoided
I just returned from getting a replacement Akuret tire on my 2013 Columbus 320RS.
I monitor my tires closely and noticed one had an unusual shape. The tread face was round instead of flat like the other 4 (including spare). I also noticed it took up more room in the wheel well so I got out my tape measure and did some measuring. I placed a short level I had laying around my shop at the top of the tire and measured the distance to the shop floor. It was over 1 1/2 inches taller than the others.
I called the RV dealer knowing he wouldn't be of much help and I was right but after being passed to the fourth person I was finally able to get some info on where an Akuret dealer was located which was 45 miles away.
The Akuret dealer was helpful and freely admitted that the tire was close to failure. A replacement was mounted and $47 dollars later I was on my way back home. He also told me that Akuret made good tires and he knew of no problems with the particular size I brought in. I wasn't all that convinced but since he was being helpful I saw no need to be argumentative. I filed his comments away in by brain under "Useless Information".
I'll be swapping out all 5 early next year with some LT's but for now I'll just have to watch them closely.
If you're running ST235/80-16 Akurets load range "E" rated at 3,520 lbs, keep a close eye on them.
Did I mention the Akurets were made in China? Like you didn't already know that, right?
I monitor my tires closely and noticed one had an unusual shape. The tread face was round instead of flat like the other 4 (including spare). I also noticed it took up more room in the wheel well so I got out my tape measure and did some measuring. I placed a short level I had laying around my shop at the top of the tire and measured the distance to the shop floor. It was over 1 1/2 inches taller than the others.
I called the RV dealer knowing he wouldn't be of much help and I was right but after being passed to the fourth person I was finally able to get some info on where an Akuret dealer was located which was 45 miles away.
The Akuret dealer was helpful and freely admitted that the tire was close to failure. A replacement was mounted and $47 dollars later I was on my way back home. He also told me that Akuret made good tires and he knew of no problems with the particular size I brought in. I wasn't all that convinced but since he was being helpful I saw no need to be argumentative. I filed his comments away in by brain under "Useless Information".
I'll be swapping out all 5 early next year with some LT's but for now I'll just have to watch them closely.
If you're running ST235/80-16 Akurets load range "E" rated at 3,520 lbs, keep a close eye on them.
Did I mention the Akurets were made in China? Like you didn't already know that, right?
