tires

  1. 74

    Nexen Tire Failure on Ram 3500 DRW

    I have a 23 RAM 3500 DRW w/ about 25k miles. I tow a GD Momentum 351 FW. Yesterday, I suffered a catastrophic tire failure. Fortunately, I was not towing or hauling anything. After a little research, I found this to be a common problem on HD trucks. So, I contacted Nexen to let them know their...
  2. frogpond

    Carrying Six Used Tires in a Tiffin Bus Basement

    Hi all! I'm getting new tires installed tomorrow. I'm thinking of having the tire guys put the used tires in the basement when they're done. Is there any reason why I should not do that? Thanks!
  3. Harry Joe

    Rotating 22.5” aluminum wheels on Newmar Bay Star

    A tire center rep told me that I couldn’t rotate front to outside dual because the dual mating surfaces were scuffed & unsightly and would be exposed. Anyone rotate and find this to be true? Thanks, Harry
  4. KA

    Replace 6-Year-Old Tires on a Used Thor Axis?

    I just purchased a Thor Axis 25.6. It's a 2020 on a Ford e450 chassis. The tires are original, 22500 miles on them. Decent life on them but they are 6 years old. There is no signs of dry rot or cracking that I can see but being 6 yrs old is it something to consider replacing?
  5. JY

    Trailer Wiggle Above 60 MPH With Ram 1500

    We purchased our Imagine 2500RL 2 years ago. I have a 4 door 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie with a 5'7" bed, Hemi engine and use a Blue Ox Swaypro weight distribution hitch. The dealer installed my hitch and set up the truck for towing the trailer. We notice that when we are on the highway going above 60...
  6. RJ

    Replacing Michelin 275/80R22.5 Tires Near Fort Worth

    It is time to replace our tires. We have a 2021 Tiffin RED 38KA with Michelin 275/80/22.5 LRH tires. We live in Weatherford TX, about 25 miles west of Fort Worth, TX. We would appreciate any dealer recommendations for best price and service. Thanks. Robert
  7. SH

    Roadside Tool Kit for a New Escape Trailer

    getting a new to me escape. What does everyone recommend as far as basic tools go and keep in the truck. Will be picking up next week towing cross multiple states, need a jack stand, air compressor non 12v, what size wrenches and torque sockets and short/ long depth, etc, best tire chock and...
  8. CM

    OEM TPMS Sensor Replacement for BMPRO Controller

    I have a 2022 Northpoint with the BMPRO controller. One of my TPMS sensors stopped showing the tire pressure on my BMPRO tablet. First, are the batteries in these sensors replaceable or do I need a new sensor? Second, if I need a new sensor, what make/model/brand will work with the BMPRO...
  9. YA

    Tire recommendations for 2018 F-150 towing 9,000 lb trailer

    Looking for tire recommendations for my 2018 F-150. I've been happy with the OEM Goodyear Wrangler 275/65R18 tires (standard tires), but it's time to replace them. I tow a 9,000 lb travel trailer about 5–6 times each summer and use the truck as a daily driver the rest of the year. I'm...
  10. JU

    MotorhomeTires.com for RV Tire Replacement

    Can anyone comment on Motorhome Tires.com ? I have my brand picked out and a couple installers.
  11. masterc

    Goodyear Endurance LRE Tire Pressure on a Travel Trailer

    I just replaced the original "China Bombs" with Goodyear Endurance tires. The stock tires were Load Range D, the Endurance tires are rated E. My question is "Do I follow the tire pressure sticker on the TT, the higher pressure on the new tires, or somewhere in between? I always ran the stock...
  12. CA

    DIY Tire Rotation on an 11,000 lb Sprinter 3500XD

    Hello all! Not sure which forum this belongs in, and searching didn't find anything similar. I would like to be able to do my own tire rotations on our Sprinter 3500XD which is weighing in at about 11,000lbs with full build-out. The idea of putting the entire rig up on four jack stands is...
  13. Mdarr

    Finding and Using a Spare Tire on a 2015 Thor Vegas

    This might be obvious if it was right infront of me which it will be soon! buuuuuut... Does the spare tire on a 2015 Thor Vegas replace any of the three on each side? Are the two at the back the same but the outside one is one way and the inside faces the other way (inwards)? Never owned a...
  14. TWX

    Trying 17x10 Wheels on a Roadtrek 210

    To preface, I'm aware that there's a chance that these wheels won't work on this vehicle. Bear in mind how little I paid for them and that I also have an old D-series Dodge crew cab that they could go onto if they don't work on the Roadtrek 210... While we were thrift shopping today I found a...
  15. CO

    F550 Chassis Tire Load Range F Safety

    Wondering if I made an expensive newbie mistake... Bought my first RV and replaced the tires with Toyo M143. Just looked at the receipt and if says load range F. Thought they would be G. Is load range F safe for F550 chassis (19,000 GVWR, 7,000 F, 12,000 R) RV towing trailer with 1,000...
  16. CL

    Replacement tires for a 2016 Thor Hurricane 31S

    I have a 2016 Thor hurricane 31s with 245/70 R19.5 tires. I need to get new tires. What tires would you guys recommend or have had Good luck with?
  17. KA

    F-150 Tires for Towing and Alaska Travel

    We use our 2021 F150 (6.5’ bed, Hybrid Powerboost - so a bit heavier) for towing Escape 5.0 TA. Weather wise, we just relocated to PNW (Bellingham). Aside from exploring PNW, BC, we plan to go visit Alaska in the next year or two and also at least one winter camping trip Southwards - CA/NV/AZ...
  18. MB

    Michelin Front Tire Choice for Aspire 315/80R22.5

    Hello, need to change the front tires on my Aspire, 315/80/22.5. Michelin are offering two models, XMZ and XLEZ. any suggestion would be appreciate. and yes I'm looking at Michelin only. Michel Baril 2017 Aspire 44B 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  19. ST

    TPMS suggestions for travel trailer tires

    I am interested in installing a TPMS for my 25' travel trailer with 205/75 SR15 tires. I would like to have something reliable. Suggestions?
  20. RE

    Rounded Trailer Tire Profile on One Goodyear Endurance

    Ths is probably a strange question but here we go anyway. The trailer is a 2022 Reflection 315RLTS with the original Goodyear Endurance tires (235/80-16). Probably only about 6000 miles on the tires. The weigh on the tires is roughly 9400 lbs They are always inflated to 75-80 psi (cold). I’ve...
  21. DA

    Checking Axle Camber Gap on a 2019 No Boundaries 16.7

    We all know these trailers are built with a slight bend in the axle to give some camber to the tires. On the above camper trailer, If I string a line along the bottom edge of the axle from end to end, how much gap should I see in the center?
  22. VI

    Load Range C Tires and GVWR on a 19ERD

    The tire sticker on my 2015 19ERD Vista Cruiser says to use Load Range C tires. It also says my GVWR is 4,120 lb. My load range C tires state they have a max. load of 1,870 lb. each. The GAWR is 3,740 lb. I have had one blowout already. (Luckily I was doing under 30 at the time.) It seems...
  23. OffroadGirl

    How to Read the Michelin Chart for Drive Tire PSI

    Hi all, I have used the chart at https://www.michelinb2b.com/wps/b2bcontent/PDF/RV_Tires_Brochure.pdf and the calculations found on other posts here to come up with my steer and tag recommended tire pressures, but I'm not at all sure about the drive tires. I have a Newmar Dutch Star 4325 and...
  24. CS

    Best Tire Replacement Setup After a Front Blowout on a Reatta

    2019 Entegra Reatta with all Michelin tires. I had the dreaded front passenger tire blown out. Had it replaced with identical tire (only has 5k miles). Need to now to replace the other 5. The shop I’m working with gave me 3 options. 1. replace remaining 5 with same Michelin tires (275/80/22.5)...
  25. MRUSA14

    Best South Florida and I-75 Stops for Class A Tire Replacement

    Need 8 new tires for my Class A Diesel Pusher. Can you tell me what you paid recently for what size tires? Also looking for a recommendation for tire stores near West Palm Beach. Or, I could stop along my journey from Florida to Minnesota in May.

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