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05-07-2016, 02:28 PM
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Dry rotten tires
Has anyone had issues with tires cracking on the x23b? Our camper is 2 years old and seem to have found cracks.....is this s sign of dry rotting? The brand is Power King Tow Max STR
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05-07-2016, 02:54 PM
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Tow Max tires are problem tires. Time to replace them with Maxxis tires. You're lucky they haven't blown out on the road.
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05-07-2016, 03:16 PM
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If they're cracking, you need to replace them. Your camper may be 2 years old, but you'll need to check the tire date code to know how old they are. Sun exposure and not using them will age them, too.
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05-07-2016, 03:42 PM
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Yes, over in the "Tech Talk" section there is a fabulous sticky with a PDI list and some of the follow-up discussions mention checking the manufacture date of the tires during PDI. Some tires have been 2 years old and one should request that such be noted on the final warranty punch list which may be ammunition down the road when such a premature matter occurs as in Meadow11's case.
I can see it now! I will be absolutely despised by the personnel at RV Connection when I get to Middlebury for delivery of my TH because of all that I have learned from this fabulous venue, know whadda mean? "wink"
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05-07-2016, 03:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by House of Harview
...I can see it now! I will be absolutely despised by the personnel at RV Connection when I get to Middlebury for delivery of my TH because of all that I have learned from this fabulous venue, know whadda mean? "wink"...
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The customer is ALWAYS right, no?
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05-07-2016, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokerBill
The customer is ALWAYS right, no?
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Oh yes! LOL! I will be so, so prepared it won't even be phunny. I will of course, be very respectful and reasonable however, I will nix the delivery if they blow off what may be a warning or two for their lack of doing or going to do the right thing. I plan on emailing that PDI list to them prior to the DW and I arriving so, there shouldn't be any excuse whatsoever because "due process notification has been performed". I truly hope it doesn't come to that and all will be wonderful within reason but man, I am a bit concerned if you get my drift. 
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05-07-2016, 05:26 PM
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Where can I find the date on the tires?
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05-07-2016, 06:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadows11
Where can I find the date on the tires?
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There will be a DOT number on the sidewall. Only one side tho.. Right after the DOT no. is the date code. Should be 4 numbers. First two are weeks and the last two will be the year. Example 1013 Would be the 10th week in 2013
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05-07-2016, 10:52 PM
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I would change the tires. I blew a tire on a two year old 5W and the tire dealer found a second one that showed signs of separation. I replaced all 4 with LT's and kept the two "good ST tires" with 7/32 tread. I posted them for sale and a buyer came in and found separation inside both tires that was not visible outside. I scraped them. $1500 damage to a two year old trailer + a set of 4 new tires. Save yourself damage and replace them.
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05-08-2016, 07:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokerBill
The customer is ALWAYS right, no?
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Only until the check clears
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05-08-2016, 09:51 AM
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Guess I'll be checking the tires on our 2013 X23B......
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05-08-2016, 10:11 AM
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Unfortunately some ST trailer tires are no good the day they roll out of the plant, let alone several years later. Buy Maxxis and go up a load range. Problem solved.
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05-08-2016, 12:23 PM
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All tires are subject to UV effects if left uncovered for extended periods of time. I've taken to purchasing tire covers for just about everything I leave out. I figure I can spend $30 to protect a $600 investment. Seems to work well so far.
That being said, you could definitely get better tires. Now's the perfect time since you have to replace them anyway.
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05-08-2016, 03:47 PM
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What is called dry rot kills more tires than simple tread wear. Its the sun that does the work. Cover them from the sun to extend the life of a trailer tire. If already cracked, the damage has been done.
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05-08-2016, 04:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokerBill
The customer is ALWAYS right, no?
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In the eyes of the customer...... They are ALWAYS RIGHT.
In the eyes of the company...... The CUSTOMER IS AWLAYS WRONG!
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05-08-2016, 09:24 PM
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The sun and weather can cause a lot of havoc on TT tires.
I replaced mine last week with Carlisle RH? maybe HD, I would have to double check. They a new line from Carlisle, they are load range D tires, speed code 99N (87 mph). We just put on 200 miles on the new tires over the weekend. Absolutely loved them. My 23B normally tows very nicely, and it towed even better with these tires.
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05-09-2016, 06:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jagiven
The sun and weather can cause a lot of havoc on TT tires.
I replaced mine last week with Carlisle RH? maybe HD, I would have to double check. They a new line from Carlisle, they are load range D tires, speed code 99N (87 mph). We just put on 200 miles on the new tires over the weekend. Absolutely loved them. My 23B normally tows very nicely, and it towed even better with these tires.
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Can you please tell me how much the new tires were? Cost to install ? Thanks!
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05-10-2016, 05:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadows11
Can you please tell me how much the new tires were? Cost to install ? Thanks!
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I think I paid about $530 for five tires installed and balanced. Got them from Discount Tire.
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05-10-2016, 07:17 PM
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This may be a silly question but are you supposed to rotate trailer tires?
I notice ours are brownish from dirt/dust I guess whenever we pick up trailer. I spray them with a tire conditioner before dropping off again. I'd cover them but afraid they'd get stolen. People even stole our wood chocks for goodness sakes!
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05-10-2016, 08:34 PM
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I have been told yes you should rotate the tires. How often depends on how many miles and the type of driving. Discount Tires stated due to the tire scrubbing I have trying to get my HTT into my driveway, I should rotate at minimum once a year. They stated I should monitor the tires and as I notice wear, I should rotate them.
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