BayLake Campers 83 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Ok we made it to the Fort after spending 3 hours on the inside median on I-4 yesterday So anyone now where I can get a RV tire 245/70R19.5 ? Other than camping world who wants $400 for a tire. It was the right front and completely shredded, took out the front lights the corner of the bumper and bent the metal plate up under the fender to prevent it from coming thru the floor. No one was hurt, but we couldn't even get out of the camper because of traffic, had to wait for AAA and the Road rangers to change the tire. Thanks god for them. Let day on begin :) Still have to find a new tire.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Oh that sucks. We have had blowouts on the way to Disney and they are no fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 That stinks. Glad you made it though. Some tire shops carry the higher rated tires. How long are you there? Maybe one can order it for you if it's not in stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Happy that no one was hurt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Do you belong to FMCA? You can get a Michelin throught them . XRV for $352 and XZE for $364 plus mount and balance. Depending on what tire CW is selling you it may not be a bad price if that inlcudes mount and balance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Yikes!! So glad you're ok and made it there safely. Years ago we had a blowout on our first travel trailer on I4 right smack in the middle of Orlando. We managed to get over to the right shoulder but of course it was a drivers side tire. I've never seen DH change a tire so fast. (good times) If I remember correctly, we were able to get a replacement tire at the AAA center near the Magic Kingdom. Not sure if that will help, but might be worth checking. Good luck!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 That SMB!No advice except to try a Discount store store.They always have good prices on tires. Hope to see you this week. Post your site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 What's the deal with trailer tires blowing? I have friends with a camper that is continually blowing tires. They are within weight specs (according to the camper's manufacturer). They upgraded to higher rated tires. They've had it back to the manufacturer several times. They just drove from TX to IL and blew two tires along the way. They are ready to take it back to the manufacturer and leave it in their parking lot. Take care and be safe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Let me know if you need anything Warren. I'll be around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Been through that before. That indeed does SMB.Glad youre all okay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 What's the deal with trailer tires blowing? I have friends with a camper that is continually blowing tires. They are within weight specs (according to the camper's manufacturer). They upgraded to higher rated tires. They've had it back to the manufacturer several times. They just drove from TX to IL and blew two tires along the way. They are ready to take it back to the manufacturer and leave it in their parking lot. Take care and be safe. A lot of times it's due to tire pressure. You need to check it every trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Wow, what a bad way to begin a trip. Glad that's behind you. I had to hunt down a couple of tires for my daughter in Orlando this week, and found this place, which can install auto tires at the Car Care Center right there at WDW: http://www.actiongatortire.com I am not sure about RV tires, but the guy I spoke with on the phone was very professional and helpful- it would be worth making the phone call. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daverene 14 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 What's the deal with trailer tires blowing? I have friends with a camper that is continually blowing tires. They are within weight specs (according to the camper's manufacturer). They upgraded to higher rated tires. They've had it back to the manufacturer several times. They just drove from TX to IL and blew two tires along the way. They are ready to take it back to the manufacturer and leave it in their parking lot. MTake care and be safe.My mom and dad had that problem on the rear axel was out of alignment so the tire would roll at an angle heat up then boom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 152 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 I feel your pain... 4 or 5 years ago we had a blowout on our 5th wheel on I-95 south, exactly at the flagpole at the SC/GA state line. Had GoodSam send me out someone to change the tire because my jack did have enough butt to lift the trailer.... Once we arrived at the Fort, I called the tire manufacturer, I think it was Kenda. They they told me there were issues with the tires that I had (they came new on the trailer). They told me to go and and have all 5 tires replaced and they would pay me $200/tire + they would repair the damage to my trailer. Long story longer... I thought I would wait until we got back home to replace all of the tires. The wife was having no part of that. She told me that I would have all of the tire replaced BEFORE we started back home. Like you, I called Camping World and got an outrageous price... I finally found a Goodyear dealer over near Universal who had what I needed in stock. So while the fam was enjoying Magic Kingdom, I hooked up the trailer, drove over and had them installed. If the trailer is somewhat new, I would call the tire company, explain what happened... They may make you whole again. They may replace the tires and repair the damage... Make sure you save the carcass from the blowout because they will want to see it or need some part of it. In my case, they had me cut the serial numbers from the tires and send them back to the company before they would mail me my check. Good Luck with gettting it sorted out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 What's the deal with trailer tires blowing? I have friends with a camper that is continually blowing tires. They are within weight specs (according to the camper's manufacturer). How fast are they driving? The majority of RV tires are rated for 65mph and if the pressure is not properly checked or there is more weight on one side, even though the total weight is good, they could have issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 152 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 I feel your pain... 4 or 5 years ago we had a blowout on our 5th wheel on I-95 south, exactly at the flagpole at the SC/GA state line. Had GoodSam send me out someone to change the tire because my jack did have enough butt to lift the trailer.... Once we arrived at the Fort, I called the tire manufacturer, I think it was Kenda. They they told me there were issues with the tires that I had (they came new on the trailer). They told me to go and and have all 5 tires replaced and they would pay me $200/tire + they would repair the damage to my trailer. Long story longer... I thought I would wait until we got back home to replace all of the tires. The wife was having no part of that. She told me that I would have all of the tire replaced BEFORE we started back home. Like you, I called Camping World and got an outrageous price... I finally found a Goodyear dealer over near Universal who had what I needed in stock. So while the fam was enjoying Magic Kingdom, I hooked up the trailer, drove over and had them installed. If the trailer is somewhat new, I would call the tire company, explain what happened... They may make you whole again. They may replace the tires and repair the damage... Make sure you save the carcass from the blowout because they will want to see it or need some part of it. In my case, they had me cut the serial numbers from the tires and send them back to the company before they would mail me my check. Good Luck with gettting it sorted out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 152 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Oops :banghead: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Duane, was that the ghost? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 152 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 More like my stupidity, but I do think the ghost had a small part as well... Trying to do too many things at once... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BayLake Campers 83 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks everyone for the input, The Car Care center here at Disney is the best deal around.$240 for a new tire and I didn't have to leave to get it done. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks everyone for the input, The Car Care center here at Disney is the best deal around.$240 for a new tire and I didn't have to leave to get it done. Nice! Glad you are all fixed up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Oh...so glad you found one. I was calling around and not having any luck, so yay for The Car Care Center! :) Sorry you had such a rough start, but Praise God that everyone is safe, you're taken care of now and the vacation can begin. Enjoy!! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Mercy... Ghost needs to go back to the Haunted Mansion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Glad you were able to get it replaced right where your at, can't beat that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 152 Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Make sure you check the other tires... what I forgot to mention on my earlier epistle was that when I had all of the tires changed, two of the other tires were bulging and ready to blow... How much "chin music" would I have had to listen to from my wife had I not followed her directive and had all of the tires changed before we started for home? :flush2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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