My First Blow Out - Need New Tires

[PlayersZ28]

Wow! Running 12yr old tires? I'll change mine @ 5 yrs and sell them off to someone with a heavy dump trailer or something. The damage from one tire that shreds at highway speeds is more than the cost of a set of tires. I know a few friends that had it happen and takes out propane lines, electrical, skirts, etc.

[DavidJay]

Here is a chart of the proper inflation values (vs. weight) for the Endurance line:
https://www.goodyearrvtires.com/pdfs/rv_inflation.pdf

[La Cajun]

The Goodyear chart referenced above shows the Endurance in size ST235/85R6 has a max air pressure of 110 psi and 4400 lbs. Is this a (G)14 Ply rated tire? The Goodyear UniSteel G614RST in the LT235/85R16 only carries 3750 lbs at 110 psi and it's labeled as a (G) 14 ply tire. I didn't know the Endurance came in a (G) 14 ply rated tire. Anyone know for sure if the Endurance comes in a (G) 14 ply rated tire?

[imaynard]

I also had a blowout but had some moderate damage to my camper - approx. $1500 worth. Thank heavens for insurance!!

Once I made it home I called a few buddies of mine who drive 1 ton trucks with goose neck trailers to haul oilfield equipment. I asked them all which tires they use and if they hold up well. All three of them suggested the Michelin LTX/MS2 tires. I went ahead and put them on and haven't had a lick of issue since.

Ran me right at $1100 to get all 5 tires replaced, mounted and balanced with metal stems. I run them at 80 psi and my TPMS shows them getting only as high as 85-86 psi while traveling 65-70 mph. I know they are only E rated 10 ply, but they work great for me.

[Chrisb-24]

Hello,
I'm running the Tow-Master A.S.C. ST235/85R 16,**GREENBALL (14 ply). All the ranchers in this part of Oklahoma run this tire on there trailers. These tires are a sister tire to the semi tires made by Greenball. What I've read about the tires is very good. Only time will tell since I just had them out on. My first long trip isn't until March when I go to Vegas for the Nascar Race. Good luck in your search for tires.
Chris

[GrumpyDad]

Originally Posted by TheIronWolf

I just got lucky... heard a whoosh sound, looked at the rear view mirror and saw flat... I was just outside the town on the wide road with little traffic...so I was able to stop within couple hundred of yards...

No TPMS...just being vigilant and paying attention...

I'm impressed you could hear the whoosh sound over the noise if your kids yelling.