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c177tx · 08-10-2016, 05:29 PM

Had a blow out on the Bambi, tire did some damage. Ripped out the black and grey water drain valves, and an outrigger off the frame. This is going to cost some change

drboyd · 08-10-2016, 05:30 PM

What kind of tire was it?

SeaLevel · 08-10-2016, 05:31 PM

Yikes. Will insurance cover any of that?

AWCHIEF · 08-10-2016, 06:13 PM

Pressure you ran at, speed and ambient/tire temps?

Rpatrick16 · 08-10-2016, 06:16 PM

Your Bambi is listed as a 2008. How old were the tires...original? If not the original any idea as to how many miles were on them. I have a 22' Bambi....it would be good info to know. Thanks in advance.

Pat

Sbb · 08-10-2016, 07:09 PM

Oh my goodness, glad now one was hurt. I totaled a T@B with a blowout. It is now a big fear of mine. We get new tires every three years no matter what.

rmkrum · 08-10-2016, 07:15 PM

A nickle says they are GYM's

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OTRA15 · 08-10-2016, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by c177tx

Had a blow out on the Bambi, tire did some damage. Ripped out the black and grey water drain valves, and an outrigger off the frame. This is going to cost some change

Sorry for the damage, and hope everyone is OK.

Could you fill in some of the details for us, as others have asked? Also, if the blowout happened while moving, did you experience any sway or other control issues?

Thanks,

Peter

PaulnGina · 08-10-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OTRA15

Sorry for the damage, and hope everyone is OK.

Could you fill in some of the details for us, as others have asked? Also, if the blowout happened while moving, did you experience any sway or other control issues?

Thanks,

Peter

Looks like a Carlisle Trail RH.....
Doesn't mean they are inherently bad. Much more info is needed.

(Nickel lost..... 😀&#128077

PaulnGina
1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F250 7.3L PowerStroke

Not "lucky"....... BLESSED!!!!!!

rmkrum · 08-10-2016, 07:40 PM

I'll lose the nickel.

I'm still going to Michelin as soon as I can get the $ together. They have never done me wrong, even when totally sun rotted they held together and got me to the tire store for replacements. Unlike certain other brands that simply blew with only a few thousand miles on the ground, endangering my entire family. Good thing I had slowed down for heavy traffic after being at 70 mph most of the way....I do not like Firestone, to put it mildly.

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turk123 · 08-11-2016, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaLevel

Yikes. Will insurance cover any of that?

Not to hijack the thread, but what do insurance companies say about this? Is it covered? Good sam insurance?

OTRA15 · 08-11-2016, 05:22 AM

The Insurance sub-forum is here FYI:

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f351/

The list of topics may disclose helpful information.

The original poster may have specific feedback on this event, but not sure if he is still monitoring?

xrvr · 08-11-2016, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rmkrum

I'll lose the nickel.

I'm still going to Michelin as soon as I can get the $ together. They have never done me wrong, even when totally sun rotted they held together and got me to the tire store for replacements. Unlike certain other brands that simply blew with only a few thousand miles on the ground, endangering my entire family. Good thing I had slowed down for heavy traffic after being at 70 mph most of the way....I do not like Firestone, to put it mildly.

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Please tell me the context for the Firestone comment, I've had good luck with them, LT tires.

rmkrum · 08-11-2016, 09:05 AM

Had brand new Firestone 721 radial tires blow on my van circa 1990. Refuse to buy their products since

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Tn Traveler · 08-11-2016, 09:49 AM

I have never had a truly round Firestone or Continental tire. I haven't tried Bridgestones because they are all in the same family.

drboyd · 08-11-2016, 10:13 AM

I had a new 1974 Torino with 5 brand new Firestone 500 radials. Every last one of them destroyed themselves while the car was in motion.

Then, to make it worse, the Firestone dealer tried to screw me over on at least three of them.

I wouldn't give my worst enemy's dog a Firestone rubber bone.

Wingeezer · 08-11-2016, 10:33 AM

A TPMS "Might" have prevented this - or maybe you had a TPMS and it didn't help?

Certainly they are no guarantee and an instantaneous blow out could still happen and cause costly damage before you have any chance to react.

However, I have read that many blow-outs happen only after a tire has run very overheated for quite some time. A tire that has developed a slow leak and running much under rated pressure will cause overheating and a TPMS will warn you well in advance of such a developing situation.

Even in the event of an instantaneous blow not caused by gradual heat build up, a TPMS will let you know immediately it happens, and again you "might" be able to stop before the tire destroys itself and along with it, parts of your trailer.

Of course on a single axle trailer I would imagine you would know as soon as a tire blows - but not necessarily so on a two or three axle trailer.

A few years ago I got talking with an old gent with an equally old fifth wheel and truck when we had spent the night at a Flying J.

He was just doing a walk-around of his trailer and found one wheel missing!!!

All that was left was a circular piece of the wheel still bolted to the axle - the rest of the wheel and tire were gone.

When he pulled in to the FJ to sleep the night before he was totally unaware of this!

Anyway despite TPMS no being able to avoid damage with certainty, I feel they are worth the $.

If you have one, plus running at correct tire pressures and speeds, and checking tires every time you stop, then I think you are doing all you can - beyond that, just luck is all you can do!

Brian.

xrvr · 08-11-2016, 11:34 AM

I've had nothing but good luck with my firestones on my truck and trailer.

xrvr · 08-11-2016, 11:37 AM

1990 and 1974, that's current info. Things change over the years.

Tn Traveler · 08-11-2016, 11:52 AM

I bought a new M-B 280 SE in 1970. It had Continental tires. Within 3000 miles I was back to the dealer complaining about the tires. I said that if I didn't know better I would think they were Firestones. He replied that they were basically Firestone's European brand. I told him to take them off, and replace them with Michelins. Without asking he offered to eat part of the price. That dealer kept a customer. After he had passed on I bought a M-B from his son. He treated me just as well.