Have you experienced a tire blow out...?
I suppose many of us have gone through the harrowing experience of a tire blow out. Have you?...tell us about it. Maybe this post will be of benefit to those new to the RV'ing world and maybe others....
Forum Discussion
Goodyear 670 35k
7 years
RR outside
Tread separation
1.5 miles from home, limped home on good tire.
No, 35 mph at time of blow out
Yes, around 9k so far.
Returning home from PC around 300 miles --temp about 95 degrees around 3pm. Running 115 psi all the way around. Tires have always been covered when not in use. Driven at least monthly, tires visually were in excellent condition.
Lesson Learned:
In the future I will change out at 5yrs no matter what they look like. Simply not worth pushing the envelope for all the hassle of getting your coach repaired, and it is a hassle even with great insurance.
I was very lucky it happened when it did, and not running 65 or 70. All damage was due to the concussion and not the steel cords and rubber tearing up vital stuff like elec. and plumbing.
Hope this helps someone trying to decide weather or not to put on new tires.
7 years
RR outside
Tread separation
1.5 miles from home, limped home on good tire.
No, 35 mph at time of blow out
Yes, around 9k so far.
Returning home from PC around 300 miles --temp about 95 degrees around 3pm. Running 115 psi all the way around. Tires have always been covered when not in use. Driven at least monthly, tires visually were in excellent condition.
Lesson Learned:
In the future I will change out at 5yrs no matter what they look like. Simply not worth pushing the envelope for all the hassle of getting your coach repaired, and it is a hassle even with great insurance.
I was very lucky it happened when it did, and not running 65 or 70. All damage was due to the concussion and not the steel cords and rubber tearing up vital stuff like elec. and plumbing.
Hope this helps someone trying to decide weather or not to put on new tires.
