blowout info,size,load range,trailer type etc.

I thought it would be interesting if we had some information about blowouts. What size tire, 15" or 16", load range 'D' or 'E' , model of Wildcat ,maybe the make of tire. Maybe this will help in deciding what to purchase to help prevent future blowouts.

Mine was this: Wildcat 29RLBS, 15" tire, Duro tire, Load range 'D' The tires were only three years old they were balanced and had high pressure valve stems and the air pressure was checked the morning before the blowout.

Haven't had a blowout (knock on wood), but 3 out of our 4 original 15" LRD Good Year Marathons had severe belt separation on one trip back home a couple of years ago which I discovered after I unhitched and unloaded the camper at home. I have 15" LRE tires now (Greenball Transmaster ST) but only had the Cat out about 6 or 7 times since then (sometime in 2009).

Just to add to the topic, we have 16" Transmaster ST tires, and never had a problem.
But when we first purchased our WC, we took it to a axle alignment shop and found our axles were out of line "from the factory". So, if we did not have them aligned, we probably would have had problems later. Many aspects can be responsible for tire failure.

We are running original Duro tires 15" LRD. No blowout problems in nearly 40K miles of towing. Have lost one tire because of shackle wear on the equaflex and subsequent alignment problem. Also one tire to non repairable nail puncture in sidewall.

New tires are coming in spring. Will put on 15"LRE. I don't have adequate clearance for 16" tire. If I trade TV, I may have to lift the RV and that may give me room for 16" tire. TV trade depends on what kind of deal I can get.

put on 15" lre maxxis. now have 10000 mi on them and no problems

I have had 3 flats over the last 2 years. 1 was just a flat, I think a nail or something so that doesn't count. I have had 2 blowouts though, no evidence of puncture or road damage. 1 was two summers ago, the other this last summer. Load range D, 15" Towmax tires. I wonder if I just reached the life expectancy of those tires. I never covered them up and they spent plenty of time in the sun. Plus my last blowout was during two 8 hour days of driving in up to 100F weather.

I am going tomorrow to get 4 Maxxis Load Range E 15" tires and 2 new Hancock tires for my tow vehicles rear. The jump to 16" wheels plus tires was just too much. Hopefully the increase of 300lbs per tire will be enough. I also got some tire covers which I'll use regularly now for protection from the sun.

Does it make a difference to park on wood as opposed to asphalt/concrete? I may start doing that as well and pay more attention to my tires.

I also need to weigh my rig, which I've never done, to see if i'm over load. I doubt it. I never travel with water or waste in the tanks and we only have household stuff and a couple generators in there. I doubt I put 3k lbs of stuff in there. But i'm going to go to a CAT scale after getting my tires.

I put the Maxxis on 2 years ago and have towed over 10K and no problem. I put 75 PSI and drive 65 on the HWY or 55 on 2 lanes.
Would have like to put 16 on the the clearance was the problem.

I believe clearance would be a problem for me also. I am checking for some 225/75R 15 'E' Maxxis tires close to me. Can't find too many places. Guess I could look on the internet and have them installed locally.

Duke wrote:I believe clearance would be a problem for me also. I am checking for some 225/75R 15 'E' Maxxis tires close to me. Can't find too many places. Guess I could look on the internet and have them installed locally.

16 inch wheels and tires fit just fine on our 2006 29RLBS. I am not familiar with what differences there might be between '06 and '09.

Hi Glen, How much clearance do you now have between the tires? I'll measure the distance I have on my 15's later today. I would think if they work on your trailer they should work on my 2009/29RLBS. Good to know..Thanks!

Duke wrote:Hi Glen, How much clearance do you now have between the tires? I'll measure the distance I have on my 15's later today. I would think if they work on your trailer they should work on my 2009/29RLBS. Good to know..Thanks!

Our 2007 29rlbs came stock from the factory with 16 inch tires.

Maxtor, or anybody else-

New owners of a 2006 31qbh. Unit is in great shape, but clearly needs an axle alignment. What is a ballpark figure to have this done at a competent shop?

This is a great website!

Mike

Hi Mike, Welcome to the forum. I am sure you will really like the people here and the help they provide. I don't have an answer to your question, you might have better responses if you start a new topic. You might have more folks look at your specific topic.. Good luck and again WELCOME!! Duke

Hi Duke,

Fair enough. This is a pertinent topic, and best left "underailed..."

Thanks,

Mike

Never had a blow out on anything I've driven or owned.

I've had tire sidewalls blister, but I caught them before the subsequent "rapid loss of air pressure" aka the blow out.

Duke wrote:Hi Glen, How much clearance do you now have between the tires? I'll measure the distance I have on my 15's later today. I would think if they work on your trailer they should work on my 2009/29RLBS. Good to know..Thanks!

Duke,

Sorry I did not see your post this morning. Have been busy clearing Fort Knox and packing for the move home tomorrow. I will not be able to measure the gap until February as the WC is staying here until we get back then. I can tell you that our Bal Chocks still fit after the upgrade. My guess is there is at least three inches and it could be more.

dlnw98 wrote:Maxtor, or anybody else-

New owners of a 2006 31qbh. Unit is in great shape, but clearly needs an axle alignment. What is a ballpark figure to have this done at a competent shop?

This is a great website!

Mike

It was around $185. FR paid for it, because it was a new trailer.

We have about two inches clearance between our 16 inch tires. No problems.

Thanks for the information, Maxtor. I would think the 2009 model would be ok also! I feel like the move to the 16" rims and tires would be my best move. It's just hard to do that not having a good way to get rid of my 15" rims..Thanks for the comeback.. Duke

WOW! Doesn't look like there are too many blowout problems considering how many folks are on the forum. I thought I would see alot of input. That's great news. Maybe the 15" tires are ok.

Duke wrote:Thanks for the information, Maxtor. I would think the 2009 model would be ok also! I feel like the move to the 16" rims and tires would be my best move. It's just hard to do that not having a good way to get rid of my 15" rims..Thanks for the comeback.. Duke

I have a 2009 28RKBS with the 16" tires, so yes, you should be fine going to 16". As Maxtor says about 2" between the tires.
Jim

Thanks Jim!! I appreciate the feedback. Duke!