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06-06-2012, 08:25 PM
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good news and bad news
5er made it to factor bad news they blowed all 4 tires on the way
and tore the fender skirts off both sides
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06-06-2012, 09:34 PM
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All four at the same time? I would do a very careful PDI of the repairs to the damaged area!
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06-07-2012, 02:03 AM
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tires
no. they said one at a time, but it sounds like to me they blow one and did'nt catch it, same thing on the other side.I know they had good air before it went. I think they running to fast and got hot.
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06-07-2012, 05:06 AM
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Yes ... I use a TST Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and it is amazing how much the temperature and pressure varies in tires with highway speed and air temperature outside.
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06-07-2012, 05:57 AM
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will they not fix this issue as part of the deal? I would think this would be covered by the hauler insurance? Just asking?
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06-07-2012, 08:30 AM
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Wow what brand were the factory tires?
This gets me thinking of a TPMS for my rig! I have 16" E rated that I run at 80 psi, they will do a lot of damage when they let go! Would easly cover the cost of a good TPMS.
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06-07-2012, 11:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by byrdr1
will they not fix this issue as part of the deal? I would think this would be covered by the hauler insurance? Just asking?
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yes they are.
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06-07-2012, 11:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rhagfo
Wow what brand were the factory tires?
This gets me thinking of a TPMS for my rig! I have 16" E rated that I run at 80 psi, they will do a lot of damage when they let go! Would easly cover the cost of a good TPMS.
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I do'nt remember the brand but sounds like what I had.
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06-07-2012, 11:24 AM
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I'm beging to think this trailer has a monkey on it's back.
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06-07-2012, 12:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WYO1936
yes they are.
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good!
randy
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06-20-2012, 06:26 AM
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well it's in the plant getting worked on. only a week behind because a rig from canada with same problem took longer to repair, hopeing to hear something soon.
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06-20-2012, 06:55 AM
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wow, two of them with the same problems. I'd be freaking about now.
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06-20-2012, 07:58 AM
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WYO1936, Howdy;
Please forgive me for being thick, but why is it back
at the factory ???
Good to hear they are going to fix the flats and the resulting damage as well...
hankaye
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06-21-2012, 06:13 AM
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fram flexing
I had talk about it in recalls, there is know recall. My pin box was moving up and down about 3-4 ins. and the side wall on driver side over hitch moves up and down a half in. there is about 5 rigs that I know of with the same thing wrong.
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06-21-2012, 07:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WYO1936
no. they said one at a time, but it sounds like to me they blow one and did'nt catch it, same thing on the other side.
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Which is one reason why it's essential to use a TPMS. It's pretty easy to not notice a blowout, or low pressure because of a slow leak which is nearly undetectable. And once one tire on a side is gone the other will be grossly overloaded and sure to follow. I've never experienced two tires being out on the same side and that's a situation I desperately want to avoid. All easily preventable with a TPMS.
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06-21-2012, 09:20 AM
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I know you all are talking me into getting one more and more. I will have another toy to play with. .whoohoooo (one that might keep me alive at that).
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06-21-2012, 02:07 PM
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I'm convinced too! Think I will wait for my birthday or Christmas or some other special ocassion. Come to think of it...perhaps my DW and I should exchange gifts for July 4..everyone does right??
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06-21-2012, 02:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chris199
I'm convinced too! Think I will wait for my birthday or Christmas or some other special ocassion. Come to think of it...perhaps my DW and I should exchange gifts for July 4..everyone does right??
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Sounds good to me! I think I have seen four wheels for under $300, got a pretty stable package, but would not like the fun of dealing with a blow out on the 5er at 60 mph!
I would cover the trailer first then add sensors to the TV.
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06-25-2012, 10:08 AM
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up date
The rig had a new side wall on driver side replaced.
a new set tires, new finder skirts on both sides and should
be done in a couple of days I hope.
know I'm thinking shoud I go get it or take chance
on a hauler blowing the tires off again.
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06-25-2012, 10:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rhagfo
Sounds good to me! I think I have seen four wheels for under $300, got a pretty stable package, but would not like the fun of dealing with a blow out on the 5er at 60 mph!
I would cover the trailer first then add sensors to the TV.
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Does anyone like a certain brand of these. I guess a person would do 4 tires (for trailer) and then go to the 4 tires on the truck?
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