Not one but two blowouts
Heading out for a trip last week and within 10 miles had a blowout on our FW. More of an explosion actually. Mounted the spare and 5 miles later the one in front of it exploded. Had to have someone co...
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jdc1 wrote:
Tire "scrubbing" happens too. Most people don't realize what a tight U turn does to a tire, weakening the sidewals to the point it detatches from the bead. That's how my last "blown" tire left this earth. It ripped the cap (tread section) off the tire too.
One of the reasons tire engineers say to inflate ST tandem axle trailer tires to max sidewall psi.
My FW actually came with quality (Provider) ST tires OEM. I think some are now coming with GY Endurance too, so manufacturers may be stepping up, on tires.
If OP blew first tire, may have overloaded second tire, as it gave up shortly after first?
Jerry
