Trailer King Blowout w/damage

[Gobirds38]

Not that I know of. Maybe someone else does.

I have been searching for a load range E for a while, but can't find one.

The 205 has a max of 8,156 LBS, where as the 215 has a max of 8,820 LBS.
For the money, I am going with the 215.

[Northofu1]

You would most likely have to go with a new rim as the rims you have might nt withstand that 80 psi max pressure. Not worth it. Going up 1 load level should suffice.

[Northofu1]

Originally Posted by flybouy

In the mid 1970's I was driving my DW (before we were married), her father and brother back from a visit in Maine. He had an early 1070's Ford Econoline van. He had bought brand new Goodyear steel belted radials put on for the trip. This was when the radials were a new to the market tires.

Around Boston I was driving around 70 m.p.h. when the passenger side rear tire let loose. After crossing about six lanes twice I got it wrestled down to a stop. That rear fender was folded up about 6" above the wheel well and the corner of the rear bumper was crumpled up like a beer can after an arm wrestler is finished with it.

I don't think much less than armor plate will stop a flapping tread at highway speed.

That's what I would hope for, If i'm going to have to make an insurance claim I want it to be worth my while.

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by Gobirds38

Not that I know of. Maybe someone else does.

I have been searching for a load range E for a while, but can't find one.

The 205 has a max of 8,156 LBS, where as the 215 has a max of 8,820 LBS.
For the money, I am going with the 215.

They are not available in a 14" rim. Going to a D rating should serve you well.

[Gobirds38]

Load range E is not available in a 14 inch rim.

That's why I may go for the 215 instead of the original 205.

Both are 65 PSI and load range D. The only difference is a half inch taller and max weight is better.

[sonofcy]

Originally Posted by Skins44

had my first blowout the other night returning home. Trailer King ST205/75R14. Unfortunately, It did some minor damage that my extended warranty will not cover. Cosmetic damage only. Pics attached. Few questions:

- Is that repair something i could do on my own?
- I'll be replacing all 5 tires, any recommendations? 27' dual axle 5600 dry weight +500 with "stuff"

Either Sailun or Goodyear G614. But first get a TPMS. This pic reminds me to add some armor where the wheels are. Some carbon fiber and west system epoxy should do it.

[Bob Landry]

Why anyone continues to soak money into these Chinese Maypops and the damage they cause is beyond me. Maxxis is not much if any better. The set I had checked at less than 1000 miles and would not pass inspection.There is a better way.

I had to go up in size and replace rims as well, but I put LT tires on my outback.

[CWtheMan]

Originally Posted by Skins44

i do. Unfortunately, mine is $500.

Looking at your signature I'm very surprised that your OE tires were LRC. They do not meet the RVIA 10% reserve load capacity recommendation. However, the LRD - any brand - will exceed the RVIA recommendation.

NOTE: For your LRC tires to have qualified for the RVIA recommendation your vehicle certified GAWR axles would have to be rated at 3200#.

[tbird68]

I had the same issue. We blew 2 tire on the same side and did some damage. I removed what was left of the insulation and trimmed everything up. I then sprayed the bottom of the floor and the cracks with Flex Seal black spray. Looks good and appears to be working just fine. Bad design. I've also used many manufacture's of tires and they all seem to be crap. I just started throwing them away after 2 years.

[Skins44]

I'm going ST205/75R14 LRD's next week. Lesson learned.

on a separate note, I need to take my wheels off to bring them in for new tires. Was going to do 2 at a time. With leaf springs, assuming i can jack up next to axle U bolts and use jack stands one side at a time?

[MN Roger]

Had a recent blowout as well. Tandem axels as well. When they go, they do some damage. You can fix it, I did. I replaced the five trailer tires with Goodyear truck tires. Trailer tires are 65mph rated as apprised to truck tires at higher mph. Can take road wear better as well.

[BillMc]

That’s exactly why you should have insurance to cover your unit.

I have had Full Coverage insurance on my Fifthwheel since I first purchased it in 2007. I have had 2 new roofs put on because of tree damage and both wheel wells replaced because of blowouts. Not once have I ever paid an extra dime for any repairs. I’ve had insurance through Geico, and now USAA for the past several years. Never go anywhere without insurance on the RV.

[azchoco]

I had the same thing happen to us in Arizona. Fortunately I had comprehensive insurance on my trailer that covered it all! I lost two tires that trip so replaced all four. Your tow vehicle's comp doesn't cover the trailer.

[azchoco]

I forgot to mention that after that the blow outs I installed a TPMS for the price of my deductible. Now I can catch a bad tire before it blows.

[Flynglfr]

I had the same thing happen when we had less than 6,000 miles on our trailer/tires. I contacted the tire manufacture and they did give me a rebate on the tires, you may want to do that too.

[RangerFred]

I bought a 28' Bullet Premiere from a friend. Tires looked great and the rest of the trailer was in like-new condition. 1st trip out--I didn't get 30 miles from the house when the rear tire on the passenger side of the trailer blew. Damage looked surprisingly like yours. I got another 60 miles when the front tire on the same side blew. I had to leave the trailer on the side of the road while I took both blown tires into town for replacement. When I got home from our trip, I replaced all 5 with Goodyear Endurance tires. I also went up from Load Range D to C.

I removed the wheel shroud that was badly damaged, and repaired all the wiring that was ripped out. The undercarriage of my trailer is 100% chloroplast sealed. I cut a piece of black painted chloroplast to fit, made mounds of "Great-stuff" on the chloroplast, put construction caulk/adhesive around the perimeter and shoved it into place. I used the original sheet-metal screws and holes in the frame to anchor it. Almost a year later and more trips, it still looks like there was no damage. I did have to buy a new skirt and take it to a body shop to get it matched and painted. That was lots of $$.

I now cover all tires while not travelling, check the pressure once a month or so, and have pressure treated lumber under every tire. The trailer is perfectly level too. I noticed that the previous owner parked the trailer directly on grade, and I suspect that the tires that blew received direct afternoon sun--maybe dry-rotted. I'm looking at a TPMS too.

Lesson learned--the expensive way.

[MN Roger]

Ah, 14”. Mine are 16” so I went with an E truck tire rated @ 80 psi.

[tmihalic]

I had Trailer Kings on my Keystone Cougar when I bought it new. After the 2nd year, the tread was still good, but I had a bulge in the tread on one tire (broken belt) and changed them to Goodyear Endurance Tires. The Goodyears are great and have a higher speed limit if you are into that kind of thing. Also, like others have said, get a TPMS, and get your trailer weighed at each wheel, then use the pressure chart to know what pressure to inflate the tires to. Chances are you are inflating to 80 PSI which just wears out the middle of the tire.

[precab]

Originally Posted by Skins44

had my first blowout the other night returning home. Trailer King ST205/75R14. Unfortunately, It did some minor damage that my extended warranty will not cover. Cosmetic damage only. Pics attached. Few questions:

- Is that repair something i could do on my own?
- I'll be replacing all 5 tires, any recommendations? 27' dual axle 5600 dry weight +500 with "stuff"

Would be best to replace any and all Trailer King China bomb tires now. Read on them here and you'll see why. I had 2 year old ones and replaced them not wanting the risk to my family, TT etc.

[precab]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Carlisle 6H04561 Radial Trail HD Trailer Tire - 205/75R14 105M

Still have to get them locally installed, but these were $130 at Discount Tire. Highly rated and mfg date was less than 6 months old off this supplier on Amazon. I could not be happier