Tire Blow Out

For us professional tire shredders, this is what we call a "complete blow-out." This is obviously on my camper and not the boat trailer. It happened literally on mile 423 of a 425 mile trip. I never felt it and had to be notified by some people driving by. The camper is kept under a cover, the tire was only 3 years old, it was inspected before the trip and inflated to the proper amount. Please don't buy Carlisle tires. This is the fourth one I've blown.

http://unumemarketing.com/boat/fun/tire_blowout.jpg

Damn dude!!! Go big or go home right?

Had the same issue a few months back on the way to Florida. Didn't have a blowout but came close a few times. Usually the failure starts with a belt shifting internally and the tire becoming very unbalanced. Creating heat and then BAM.....

By the look at your sidewall I would say the trailer is overweight, most are. It is stupid on how much stuff gets jammed into the compartments. Emptied ours after a few years of service and was in shock of what was in there. I would head to the scales to get an accurate weight.

Were those retreads? I've only seen Goodyears and re-treads do that!!

Fortunately it doesn't look like it did much damage to the trailer.
Buddy blew a rear tire and it wrapped fender like a can opener.

I Agree with DAFF..... looks like it could be over weight. Roll thru the scales and check it out.

These are were not retreads, and I don't feel like they're overloaded. I agree with DAFF, that you can easily pack too much into these campers, but I'm running lighter now than I've run in years. A few years ago I ran about 500 miles loaded at least 1,200 pounds heavier than I am now. I really feel that I'm within the limits of the tires and camper. The guy who changes it out today said the belts just let go. No real clue as to why.

And yeah, I am lucky in terms of limited damage. It could have ripped the entire fender well out, but it didn't. I have no damage other than the tire.

Well, no more Carlisle tires for me. We'll see how this goes for a while.

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Originally Posted by TitanTn

The guy who changes it out today said the belts just let go. No real clue as to why....Well, no more Carlisle tires for me.

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friends don't let friends run carlisle tires. :)

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Originally Posted by Salty87

friends don't let friends run carlisle tires. :)

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Where's the like button?

I finally got a pair of Tow Max tires under my trailer and I love them after all the issues I had initially with the tires on my trailer. I went through two sets in 3 months, even had the whole suspension and alignment checked out after the first set blew out on me. And yeah, I always check the inflation before I set out on a trip and I check at every fill up on long trips.

Tow Master is what I have run since 2001 (single and tandem). We wear the tires out for the mileage before they have a chance to dry rot.
I actually overinflate by 5 - 10 lbs (less friction = less heat) and has worked for me. (They last about 5 yrs before replacing for us).

Before a long haul, I also jack them up and give them a spin to make sure there is no visible wobble (broken belt, bubble) and no friction/drag (wheel bearing or brake).

I think it also depends on the environment they are stored in as to how some areas have no issues and others do. (Cooler/cloudier PA weather vs Hot and Sunny AZ).

Ngavdba - you might be onto something that Carlisle used to be quality. They're a big name in business, but if you browse some RV forums (they're the factory tire on a lot of RVs) y'all find their name trashed. I didn't jump on that bandwagon just because others did, but after my experience I'm joining the ranks.

I've run Goodyear and a bunch of other brands... had blow outs every yr - (200 mile to the lake and I tend to be heavy footed) - anyhow - I run about 5 psi over max now and also had the trailer tire/wheels balanced... now blow outs are a non issue... semed to solve my chronic problem...that and now keeping it at the lake!

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Originally Posted by ngavdba

I have Carlisle tires on my trailer. 20 years and going strong.

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You have 20 year old tires on your trailer???????

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Originally Posted by haugy

You have 20 year old tires on your trailer???????

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He's been looking for the original tires to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his boat though that has proven to be a challenge.

I have Carlisle tires on my trailer and no problems,,,,,,,,,,,butttttt also used Goodyear Marathons and had blow outs.
Just my two cents...I thought the Goodyear Marathons were excellent until they failed.

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Originally Posted by ngavdba

Checkmate! The joke is on you.

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Haha, well played sir... Can you work on dressing up that spare a little though? I am surprised you allow that spare to ride on that trailer next to your boat looking like that!

The old bias plied trailer tires are king for demolition derbies. My good friend had been running the same set for years. Yes they are double tired but tough as they come. Personally most trailer tires of today are junk.

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Originally Posted by ngavdba

Checkmate again? (I don't play chess so that probably doesn't work twice in a row) This is too easy. Harder challenge please. Will this suffice?
You seriously think I would drive around with that exposed? It's part of the reason the trailer got new wheels and tires a long time ago. It's like you don't know me tonight.

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The fact that you just put a band aid over it so to speak is odd... You don't strike me as being overly particular with all aspects of your boat but yet you allow this "skeleton" in the closet to exist so to speak...:confused:

El problema con la cubierta de la llanta es que fue claramente hecho en Mexico señor.

I just took my 88 Comp in because the tires were starting to get some weather checking so figured I would replace them. Turns out they were the original tires. Date stamp on them was 1987. Replaced them with a new set of Carlisle aluminum wheels and Carlisle tires and kept one of the originals for sentimental value (and to use as a spare). I'm not going to be happy if I have a blowout right away with the new set knowing the original set went almost 26 years and were still running strong.

I think the bottom line is that tires (like other things) aren't made like they used to be. I don't care what the brand, I don't think you'll find any tires that last 26 years anymore.

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Originally Posted by TitanTn

For us professional tire shredders, this is what we call a "complete blow-out." This is obviously on my camper and not the boat trailer. It happened literally on mile 423 of a 425 mile trip. I never felt it and had to be notified by some people driving by. The camper is kept under a cover, the tire was only 3 years old, it was inspected before the trip and inflated to the proper amount. Please don't buy Carlisle tires. This is the fourth one I've blown.

http://unumemarketing.com/boat/fun/tire_blowout.jpg

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Thanks for the tip on the Carlisle tires I was just getting ready to buy a set.