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Old 08-31-2017, 05:20 AM   #21
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Going back to what I said initially, according to Sendel, the T03 is to light of a wheel for a 15,000 lb trailer. These are T03 clones. Yes they are rated to carry the weight, but are at the upper edge and the strains placed on them work the aluminum like a can. Bend it back and forth enough and it eventually breaks at the weakest point. We all seem to put tires on our trailers with excess capability, but never think of a wheel needing the same safety margin. I'm not surprised it happened, just surprised it happened this soon.
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Old 08-31-2017, 04:00 PM   #22
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Going back to what I said initially, according to Sendel, the T03 is to light of a wheel for a 15,000 lb trailer. These are T03 clones. Yes they are rated to carry the weight, but are at the upper edge and the strains placed on them work the aluminum like a can. Bend it back and forth enough and it eventually breaks at the weakest point. We all seem to put tires on our trailers with excess capability, but never think of a wheel needing the same safety margin. I'm not surprised it happened, just surprised it happened this soon.
Unfortunately I did not have this information at the time of purchase and no help from Sendel even though I reached out to them prior to purchase. I purchased the correct weight limit and pressure capacity wheel, and the correct wheel width for the tires. Could not have done anything different at the time.
I'm pretty sure this happened when I backed down the driveway from the last trip. It is almost a 90-degree turn into the driveway, backing in. I'm sure that was the twisting that did this.
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Old 08-31-2017, 05:52 PM   #23
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Unfortunately I did not have this information at the time of purchase and no help from Sendel even though I reached out to them prior to purchase. I purchased the correct weight limit and pressure capacity wheel, and the correct wheel width for the tires. Could not have done anything different at the time.
I'm pretty sure this happened when I backed down the driveway from the last trip. It is almost a 90-degree turn into the driveway, backing in. I'm sure that was the twisting that did this.
I know. I wasn't saying you made a mistake, my statement was more for everyone saying there must have been a bad batch or manufacturer defect. Personally I don't think that was the case, just too much RV. Wheel within spec, but still being stressed
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Old 10-01-2017, 06:05 PM   #24
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New Sendel T11's installed and on the road again. Still working on getting my refund from the HiSpec wheels, plus the cost of unmounting and remounting ($150).
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Old 10-02-2017, 03:16 PM   #25
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Your new wheels look nice. Hope it goes well getting a refund from Hi-Spec.


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Old 10-02-2017, 05:12 PM   #26
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Got the refund today including the $150. Now time to report this to NHTSA.
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Old 10-03-2017, 01:35 AM   #27
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Thanks for keeping us up on the progress. Glad it worked out for you, also.
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Old 10-03-2017, 04:48 AM   #28
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those new wheels look to be the same that came on my Fuzion. Looks nice!
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Old 10-03-2017, 05:05 AM   #29
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Looks familiar. Those are a great wheel, I’d be willing to bet you won’t have any problems. Glad you got the refund.
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Old 01-31-2018, 05:27 PM   #30
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Update 01/31/2018

So after I got the refund, I reported to NHTSA through their website using a link that seemed more like a reporting website problem versus reporting a safety problem. Never heard back.

On 1/31/18, went back to the NHTSA site and now found a link on the right to report a safety concern and reported my issue once again. Monday was a holiday. On Tuesday morning, get a call from a guy at the DOT in Washington. Turns out these HiSpec wheels were recalled back in February, 2012, for manufacturing problems occurring between 2010 to 2012. Issues were voids in the wheels causing cracks in the exact same position as my wheels. The pictures shown on the safecar.gov site with the recall details could have been my pictures! Furthermore, details show that they will change the logo from HWT to HiSpec on the wheels going forward so there is no problem knowing bad wheels from future wheels produced using a similar design. Guess what, my wheels have the HWT logo meaning they were made during the 2010-2012 time frame even though I purchased these new in April, 2017. I reported to NHTSA to alert others. Instead, I find out that I was knowingly but in harms way with these wheels. I'm pissed.

I told the DOT guy that working through recstuff, I had asked twice whether HiSpec wanted these wheels back to investigate and got no answer. No wonder they didn't as they were fully aware of the issue. DOT guy must have contacted HiSpec regarding this issue immediately. That Tuesday afternoon, I get an e-mail from HiSpec asking me to return the wheels. Now I am not interested in sending these back as in my opinion, they are evidence.

Wheels are still available for sale at recstuff if anyone is interested in purchasing recalled wheels
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Old 01-31-2018, 07:57 PM   #31
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Got the refund today including the $150. Now time to report this to NHTSA.
I don't think you'll get anything good from NHTSA without a weight slip showing the trailer and it's axles were not overloaded. They will also be very interested in what your individual weights were on each axle end.
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Old 02-01-2018, 11:41 AM   #32
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That is just crazy!! In this day and age knowingly selling something defective that could put not just yours but others lives in danger. I would think that = jail time!
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Old 02-01-2018, 01:23 PM   #33
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^^^ I agree. If the wheels were withdrawn from sale as defective, they should not be in the supply system being sold to customers who are not aware that they are defective and recalled. That's either fraud or worse. This is not a "NHTSA investigative issue" this is a violation of the findings of an active "NHTSA recall decision".....
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Old 02-01-2018, 04:29 PM   #34
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I don't think you'll get anything good from NHTSA without a weight slip showing the trailer and it's axles were not overloaded. They will also be very interested in what your individual weights were on each axle end.
If you have any of these wheels NHTSA will take action. Otherwise, to them, it's another situation.

Manufacturer: HISPEC WHEEL AND TIRE, INC.

SUMMARY:
HISPEC WHEEL AND TIRE, INC. (HISPEC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 16" SPLIT SPOKE ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEELSHISPEC WHEEL AND TIRE, INC. (HISPEC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 16" SPLIT SPOKE ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEELS WITH 6 OR 8 LUGS. A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE SPOKE OF THE WHEEL WHICH CAN LEAD TO ADDITIONAL CRACKS AND POTENTIAL FAILURE IF THE WHEEL IS NOT REMOVED FROM SERVICE WITH 6 OR 8 LUGS. A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE SPOKE OF THE WHEEL WHICH CAN LEAD TO ADDITIONAL CRACKS AND POTENTIAL FAILURE IF THE WHEEL IS NOT REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
CONSEQUENCE:
SHOULD THE CRACK PROGRESS TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL, THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
REMEDY:
HISPEC IS WORKING WITH DISTRIBUTORS AND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. ALL AFFECTED WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HISPEC AT 1-800-549-4012.
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OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO http://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

(IMO the 2012 recall action would have been long completed by the time the wheels in question were sold. Should a retailer be stupid enough to sell them at this later date they should be hung out to dry).
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Old 02-05-2018, 12:18 PM   #35
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Are those 6.5 wide?
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Old 02-05-2018, 03:02 PM   #36
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Yes, the ones that cracked were 6.5" wide. That is why I bought them. Hard to find.
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Yes, the ones that cracked were 6.5" wide. That is why I bought them. Hard to find.
Sorry, I should have been clear with my question. Are your new wheel 6.5 wide? I am in the process of of replacing my wheels and came across this thread. As you have stated, trying to find 6.5 width wheel is difficult. I have 6 on 5-1/2 pattern which limits my choices even more.

I reached out to Sailun and received a response stating this:

Jim, thank you for your inquiry to Sailun tires. In regard to your question about wheel width, a 6.5" wide wheel is the recommended wheel width, 6.0" and 7.0" are acceptable.

"If you are looking for optimal performance, I would recommend the 6.5" wheel, especially, if you are purchasing them new. The 6.0" wheel will pull the beads together more than the 6.5" wheel. This results in the tire footprint on the road not being flat, but radiused slightly. It could cause irregular shoulder wear. The other factor when purchasing wheels is the maximum inflation capability of the wheel. Some are 80 psi and some are 110 psi. Although you may not need to inflate your tires to 110 psi, you may need to go higher than 80 psi, so I would recommend the higher rated wheel. There shouldn't be a significant difference in cost.

The S637 is a great tire for your application. I have attached a load and inflation chart for your reference so you can make sure your tires are inflated to the correct pressure based on the loaded weight of your trailer. If you have any questions about this chart, please do not hesitate to email me back."


So I am left with the choice of HiSpec 6.5 width or Sendal 6 width with irregular wear.
Any options?
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Old 02-08-2018, 04:31 PM   #38
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I’m running a Sendel on my 14 ply 235/85x16 tires. 12K miles on these tires running at 110psi towing at 62mph. The tires look as good as the day installed and I have no wear issues


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I’m running a Sendel on my 14 ply 235/85x16 tires. 12K miles on these tires running at 110psi towing at 62mph. The tires look as good as the day installed and I have no wear issues


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Old 02-08-2018, 06:11 PM   #40
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Does this recall affect the Hi Spec Series 06 wheel?
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