NobleCampers 0 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 We got to the Fort Today and I hear my kids saying "look, a black hoolahoop"Not good. My inside rear tire tread has started coming apart. Where can I get a tire, tires, or at least the spare mounted?On a happier note. We are here and it is our first visit to the Fort. We are in 619 if anyone is here and wants to swing by!Thanks,Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 call the front desk, they will hook you up with someone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 That is scary! I can't help with the tire question, but I hope you have a great stay and get the tire fixed without trouble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 DH says Camping World in Kissimmee has tires and will mount them. He also reminded me that the AAA service center near the Magic Kingdom carries tires as well. We blew a tire on our TT one year coming through Orlando and got the replacement there. Good luck and glad you got there safely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 You better get 4 new ones unless you have a short trip home. The other 3 won't be far behind. I know from experience. ftwildernessguy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laura 17 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I concur with downwithdisney, after blowing a steer tire on our Prevost the last trip we suited up with all new tires. Not cheap, 700 for the back tires and 1000 for the steer tires not cheap, but neither is a triple bypass. I do not want to endure a blowout again, were lucky we did not roll.Glad your at the fort safe! I'm jealous :clint: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barney Fife 0 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Did someone say tire tread separation? Its not just a motorhome thing. :banghead: And yes, I replaced all six right there that day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NobleCampers 0 Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Fortunately the tire didn't blow out. It's almost as if an object sliced the corner off. I took a pic but not sure how to post it from my iPhone. The tire slice is only about 1.5x1.5 inches and the tire has full pressure. I didn't feel anything and I guess it sheared clean off because there is no apparent damage. I need to get under there with a flashlight. I doubt aaa would have this large a tire 245/70 R19.5. Has anyone bought tires from Camping World? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 You should buy 2 since having duals with different mileage(more wear on one and not the other) is not recommended. If nothing else move one front to the rear and put the new one on the front. Do you belong to FMCA? They have a deal with Michelin for members. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NobleCampers 0 Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I need to join FMCA and AAA I guess Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I need to join FMCA and AAA I guessYou can do it now and then get the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davydee 3 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Can anyone explain why it's always the inner tire on a dually? :soapbox: David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NobleCampers 0 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Good question David. I have seen that seems to be a common. I am thinking I will be buying two new steering tires and put those two on the back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 You can do it now and then get the help!Hmmmm. Can you spell fraud? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Can anyone explain why it's always the inner tire on a dually? :soapbox: DavidAre they the most expensive and the hardest to replace? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Hmmmm. Can you spell fraud? With AAA it would not be fraud. When I used to work in call receiver/dispatcher area at AAA people would call up asking if we could help them. We had the ability to sign them up on the phone to then provide them with service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 With AAA it would not be fraud. When I used to work in call receiver/dispatcher area at AAA people would call up asking if we could help them. We had the ability to sign them up on the phone to then provide them with service.Yep! They let you. Gosh, FWG! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLMonty 0 Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Oh tires! One of our favorite stories. For both of us, ours is a second marriage. Back in the day we found a wonderful brand spanking new class C and travelled the eastern seaboard from Rhode Island to Key West. The same motorhome was the cause of our most unexpected wedding anniversary present for our fifth year, rubber. Blew three tires on a trip to Georgia in the middle of no where, well most of I-75 is no where. We were able to procure new tires and bought the three others when we got home. So, the modern second marriage fifth anniversary gift is rubber! I hate tires! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BayLake Campers 83 Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 The usual reason for the inside dual to be affected is 1) low tire pressure causing more sidewall flexing and 2) if you are on a two lane road the inside dual takes the full load if you ride the edge of the road a lot, outside dual will be in the air at the road edge. Always run the pressure on the side wall and not what the RV states, yes it will be a little rougher ride but the tire will last longer.Just my two cents, plus what the local truck tire shop has me do, haven't had a problem with tires in a long time since I started following the tire pressure on the sidewalls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdisneydaddy 9 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 You ALWAYS run tires at the pressure indicated on the tag in the drivers door jam. The pressure on the tire is the maximum only. Every vehicle including chassis that are upfitted with RV bodies are required to calculate the correct tire pressure based on loading and tire size and load rating. This is done by engineers that use a "load inflation table" after all the vehicle/finished chassis informtaion is known. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Roberts 17 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Roberts 17 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Im have a hard time with this photo uploading thing. I lost the above tire going to a fire last Tuesday. We had a heat index of 107 when it blew. The tire was replaced and before I could get the truck back home, it blew a second tire out. There all new on it now but Heat is the enemy with tires. Run slow in extreme heat!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 After having a cargo trailer tire go flat on the way to Sevierville in early July, we had a van tire separate while taking some grandkids home. The spare was a good one, but now I have four new Bridgestones on the van. I'm happy our "new" Southwind has only six tires rather than 8 as the Suncruiser did/does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stacktester 78 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 One thing I've noticed is rv manufacturers put on the bare minimum tire they can. I upgraded from a 15" rim to a 16" rim and a 235/80/16 tire. Even fully inflated the 15's always had a sag on the sidewalls. I suspect they had this sag due to being too small for the camper. With the new tires the sidewalls have none and I notice it pulls much better. Once the sidewall get's hot you may as well forget it. Not saying bigger is better but I'd rather be over rated than under. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 If you pull heavy like we do a tire pressure monitoring system is invaluable. My TST does psi and temperature. It takes the worry out of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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