When a good tire goes bad

[ArtStream]

I checked the INSIDE of my Michelin tires while repacking my bearings. This is what I found (not my tires, mine were made 08/07)

LTX-MS, 18 months old, 25,000 miles, made in Canada

Pulled all 4 and took them to Discount Tire. Michelin replaced 100%, Discount Tire covered mounting, bal, etc. Forum members, CHECK YOUR SIDEWALLS!

[thecatsandi]

Michael,
Good Find and horray for Michelin.
Just before heading east last fall I had my tires pulled and rotated. WE found one about to fail. A bubble had started on the inside of one the left side tires. The spare was mounted and Was on my way. Had we not done this I suspect the tire would have failed in the accident and the results would have been much different.
I have a much harder time switching to LT tires due to my Disc brakes. They are larger in diameter than the drum brakes.

[HowieE]

Michelle

Please clarify. The diameter of the brakes should only effect the rim shape, the tires being beyond that.

If you already have 16 in. rims LT225 75 16 should work.

[HowieE]

Mike

I took a look. My Michelins LT 225 75 16 E were made in Germany and the sidewalls look brand new. They are at least 2 years old and have over 25,000 on them.

[thecatsandi]

Originally Posted by HowieE

Michelle

Please clarify. The diameter of the brakes should only effect the rim shape, the tires being beyond that.

If you already have 16 in. rims LT225 75 16 should work.

Howie,
225/75R15 Load Range D
My understanding is from those who have done it. the 16 in rims have different setback from the hub. I would have to research on the forums and the net to find out which 16 inch rim would work. Additionally I would have to find load range E LT tires with a lower profile. Say a 65 or maybe 55.

I am on my third maybe forth set of Marathons. I've lost track. I keep them inflated to max pressure. Wear pattern is good and the temps are staying low.

[HowieE]

Originally Posted by thecatsandi

Howie,
225/75R15 Load Range D
My understanding is from those who have done it. the 16 in rims have different setback from the hub. I would have to research on the forums and the net to find out which 16 inch rim would work. Additionally I would have to find load range E LT tires with a lower profile. Say a 65 or maybe 55.

I am on my third maybe forth set of Marathons. I've lost track. I keep them inflated to max pressure. Wear pattern is good and the temps are staying low.

You might get in touch with
16" ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEELS FOR FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, TOWABLE RV'S, CARGO TRAILERS, HORSE TRAILERS, LIVESTOCK TRAILERS AND MORE

They had information on the offset when I changed, Mine have a -8mm offset but are on drum brakes. They are series #4 and are rated at 3960 lbs.

As for carrying MAX pressure in your tires please check that out against
http://www.goodyear.com/rv/pdf/rv_inflation.pdf

I suspect you are overinflated and just hammering the trailer.

[thecatsandi]

Originally Posted by HowieE

You might get in touch with
16" ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEELS FOR FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, TOWABLE RV'S, CARGO TRAILERS, HORSE TRAILERS, LIVESTOCK TRAILERS AND MORE

They had information on the offset when I changed, Mine have a -8mm offset but are on drum brakes. They are series #4 and are rated at 3960 lbs.

As for carrying MAX pressure in your tires please check that out against
http://www.goodyear.com/rv/pdf/rv_inflation.pdf

I suspect you are overinflated and just hammering the trailer.

Thanks for the wheel/rim info.
Factory says 65 PSI. I have tried 60PSI. I have tried lower pressures and the tires are wearing on the outsides and not in the middle. Only solution I know of, bump up the pressure.