 |
|
10-19-2015, 07:57 PM
|
#1
|
Rivet Master  
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
|
Weird Marathon Picture - what happened?
A member of the New England Unit shared this picture on our Facebook and gave me permission to share it here in hopes maybe our tire engineer folks could chime in on this. What happened here?
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 08:15 PM
|
#2
|
Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
|
Goiter?😄😄
Sent from my pocket Internet using Airstream Forums
__________________
Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 08:18 PM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rmkrum
Goiter?😄😄
Sent from my pocket Internet using Airstream Forums
|
Now, that's your *professional* opinion? 😜😂
Honestly - that is the strangest thing I've ever seen on a tire! How is that even possible?!?! 😳
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 08:25 PM
|
#4
|
|
Refugee from Napa, CA
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Formerly Napa
, On the road
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 614
|
SPARE TIRE ate a BOWLING BALL.
__________________
Instagram. Alluminator
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 08:28 PM
|
#5
|
Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
|
Seriously it looks like air leaked between layers of the tire, as a guess a manufacturing defect or weird damage. Another reminder to use better tires😞😞
Sent from my pocket Internet using Airstream Forums
__________________
Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 08:30 PM
|
#6
|
Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
|
....or just a lack of iodized salt in its diet.
At least it is an obvious problem that would lead to not using that tire.
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Sent from my pocket Internet using Airstream Forums
__________________
Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 08:55 PM
|
#7
|
Rivet Master
1998 31' Excella 1000
South Berwick
, Maine
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 709
|
That's my tire, second one that failed this way with less than 5000 miles, LR D. Another one just shredded and destroyed the skin aft of the wheel.
__________________
WBCCI 24291
New England Unit
Metropolitan NY Unit
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 09:20 PM
|
#8
|
Rivet Master
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,917
|
Looks like the average Marathon to me. Move along. Nothing to see here.
__________________
Ken L 2019 Flying Cloud 27FB
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 6.2L Max Tow Four Corners Unit WBCCI #5783
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 09:34 PM
|
#9
|
Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
|
I've seen a high pressure water hose do the same thing. Water just found a week spot in the fiberglass belts in the hose, didn't quite puncture the outer layer of rubber. A pinprick and it'll blow like crazy - stand back, wear eye protection!
__________________
Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present.
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 09:35 PM
|
#10
|
Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
|
Same location on the AS?
Besides bad tire I suggest checking alignment.... Toe and Camber, distance between axle spindles... Check spindle, bearings, rim/wheel for damage..
How slow do you tow?
Is AS running "level" ???
What are weights of AS when running?
__________________
Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 09:40 PM
|
#11
|
Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Shasta Lake
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,041
|
What's the date code ?
How long have you had the tire ? Not miles, But time.
This is a separation at the tread edge that allowed air to bulge the sidewall between layers.
Usually the steel belt punctures the rubber and lets the air out.
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 09:50 PM
|
#12
|
Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
|
__________________
Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 09:57 PM
|
#13
|
Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
|
It's a TUMOR, in your best Arnold voice.
Sorry couldn't help it.
__________________
Hittenstiehl
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 09:58 PM
|
#14
|
Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
|
Sidewall separation from running flat, low pressure or impact with a curb?
Could also be an implanted alien baby.
__________________
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 09:58 PM
|
#15
|
Rivet Master
1998 31' Excella 1000
South Berwick
, Maine
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 709
|
Tow a 31' and travel light, all tanks empty. Tire was about 6 years old, low mileage and never in the sun. On the way to campsite last weekend, all tires exhibited normal temps and pressures monitored by TPMS. Highway travel between 60-65 mph. Noticed bubble (much smaller) while emptying tanks before departure (lucky to change prior to being on the road). When we got home, went to check pressure of tire in back of truck and there you have it. The tires on my Excursion are 12 years old with 75K, sits outside in the summer, tire dealer says keep running then until visible sign of deterioration or below min tread. Bearings maintained. Can't say much about alignment, but tow absolutely level.
__________________
WBCCI 24291
New England Unit
Metropolitan NY Unit
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 10:04 PM
|
#16
|
Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by peegreen
Tow a 31' and travel light, all tanks empty. Tire was about 6 years old, low mileage and never in the sun.
|
A 6 year old tire is at the end (or past depending on who you talk to) of it's useful life regardless of the mileage.
__________________
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 10:21 PM
|
#17
|
Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by peegreen
The tires on my Excursion are 12 years old with 75K, sits outside in the summer, tire dealer says keep running then until visible sign of deterioration or below min tread.
|
From everything I have heard 12 years is a geriatric tire. Tires deteriorate from the inside out. Personally I would run from this dealer.
__________________
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 10:21 PM
|
#18
|
Rivet Master
1998 31' Excella 1000
South Berwick
, Maine
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 709
|
I figured there might be consensus on age, but I'm having trouble digesting that. I can see a sun damaged tire with visible sidewall cracks and such, but a tread/sidewall bubble while still holding 65#, blame failure on age?
__________________
WBCCI 24291
New England Unit
Metropolitan NY Unit
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 10:29 PM
|
#19
|
Rivet Master
1998 31' Excella 1000
South Berwick
, Maine
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 709
|
__________________
WBCCI 24291
New England Unit
Metropolitan NY Unit
|
|
|
|
|
10-19-2015, 10:36 PM
|
#20
|
Rivet Master
1998 31' Excella 1000
South Berwick
, Maine
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 709
|
Just wondering, my 2003 Excursion, never had the spare ever removed from stowed location, should I replace that too?
__________________
WBCCI 24291
New England Unit
Metropolitan NY Unit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
