Rainier Tire Blow out

[Racer]

2018 High Country Montana, tires Rainier ST 235/80R16. Have only had the RV since Sept 2018 and camped 4-5 times local area within 2 hrs. RV kept under pole barn out of weather. One of the tires blew out, had 95 PSI as printed on tire traveling 55-65 mph (55 when blow out occurred). Inside tread separated all the way around, No nails. What are my chances of finding a company with Rainier tires and getting another without cost or deal with it and spend the money for another?

Any feedback welcomed

Thanks

[Northofu1]

Save your worry and buy 5 Sailun tires. JMO

Sorry, :wlcm: to the forum

[CWtheMan]

Look on page 21 in the reference below.

https://www.keystonerv.com/media/9141971/keystone-owners-manual-2019.pdf

You know you don't have to use that name brand. Any brand with a designated size ST235/80R16 LRF.

[CWtheMan]

On another note. Tire damage is cumulative. Without knowing tire history from factory to consumer is a factor to consider with Original Equipment tires having tread separations. Especially those that have sufficient load capacity reserves when properly inflated.

A lot of the delivery drivers were once commercial truck drivers and will, from habit, inflate trailer tires to the load carried. That practice eliminates load capacity reserves for trailer tires and is not the approved method for RV trailer tire inflation.

[flybouy]

You can look at the date code on the tires to see exactly how old they are. To CW's point, all 4 tires have more than likely been subjected to the same treatment/conditions. Often people "end up going down a rabbit hole" by "chasing" bad tires. You replace that one with the same brand, then say 2 months later another on failso only this time it happens while driving and the tread flails around and does several thousands of dollars in damage to your trailer.

I'd replace all of them with a quality tire, get a TPMS and drive with the knowledge of how the tires have used and cared for. JMHO

[notanlines]

Dan (Northofu) has the right idea. Part with the money and sleep easy...get those rags off your RV before it turns ugly.

[sourdough]

2018 High Country Montana, tires Rainier ST 235/80R16. Have only had the RV since Sept 2018 and camped 4-5 times local area within 2 hrs. RV kept under pole barn out of weather. One of the tires blew out, had 95 PSI as printed on tire traveling 55-65 mph (55 when blow out occurred). Inside tread separated all the way around, No nails. What are my chances of finding a company with Rainier tires and getting another without cost or deal with it and spend the money for another?

Any feedback welcomed

Thanks


Sorry for your misfortune. You don't say or list which HC you have but I expect you have LRF tires? Your experience is exactly why I had the same tires removed from my brand new HC before it ever left the lot. I had Sailun S637 LRGs installed, including the spare; I would highly recommend you do the same. That tire failure put undue stress on the other tires (in what shape we don't know due to factors mentioned previously) and is possibly running at the edge of capacity anyway (I believe in excess capacity - not minimal). When dealing with tires, ie; safety, getting one "free" or getting "one" shouldn't be a consideration IMO.

[JRTJH]

2018 High Country Montana, tires Rainier ST 235/80R16. Have only had the RV since Sept 2018 and camped 4-5 times local area within 2 hrs. RV kept under pole barn out of weather. One of the tires blew out, had 95 PSI as printed on tire traveling 55-65 mph (55 when blow out occurred). Inside tread separated all the way around, No nails. What are my chances of finding a company with Rainier tires and getting another without cost or deal with it and spend the money for another?

Any feedback welcomed

Thanks

When that "blowout occurred" the other tire on that side of the trailer "INSTANTLY supported the entire load for both tires"... So, whether you choose to "only replace damaged tires" or "replace all 5 and be done with it, remember that you now have at least one "tire that was significantly overloaded with a high probability of pending failure"....

Best bet, find a tire dealer that sells GY Endurance, Carlisle, or Sailun and buy 5 replacement tires. Your insurance company (and your family) will thank you for not having to endure the next tire failure with the likelihood of significant wheelwell damage.

[CWtheMan]

When that "blowout occurred" the other tire on that side of the trailer "INSTANTLY supported the entire load for both tires"... So, whether you choose to "only replace damaged tires" or "replace all 5 and be done with it, remember that you now have at least one "tire that was significantly overloaded with a high probability of pending failure"....

Best bet, find a tire dealer that sells GY Endurance, Carlisle, or Sailun and buy 5 replacement tires. Your insurance company (and your family) will thank you for not having to endure the next tire failure with the likelihood of significant wheelwell damage.

There is not a suitable GY Endurance tire with the load capacity to replace his Original Equipment LRF tires.

[JRTJH]

There is not a suitable GY Endurance tire with the load capacity to replace his Original Equipment LRF tires.

Then, it would probably be better to not use GY Endurance tires, eh ????:facepalm:

[Ken / Claudia]

As a state trooper, I came across maybe 8-12 people on the side of the freeway with a blown tire on a 2 or 3 axle RV. That told me "Just xx miles ago I blew the other tire on the same side". Most where out of spares tires also. Early on, I get not get it until a old trooper told me what John said. Yea, 1 likely old tire was carrying the weight for two until the jack lifted it off the ground to change out the blown tire.