tire

  1. WE

    Recommended Jacks for Tire Change

    Hi, Wondering if people had any favourite jacks for changing trailer tires. Seems like a lot out there but I wonder about the quality. Our trailer weighs in around 6000 pounds fully loaded. thanks, Paul Weber Salem Light 171RBXL
  2. twp5253

    When you tire of M2 leaning left or right.

    I found some adjustable leveling rods on Amazon and with some additional bolts I was able to make them really nice. Nothing like Ti bolts with the right amount of shoulder so the rubber will not wear. These worked a treat to get my rig level after MorRYDE had their way with it fixing the...
  3. KyDan

    New car no spare tire- suggestions?

    I recently bought a gently used car 2021 Chevy Bolt. There is no spare tire. Reading the owners manual it seems like it might have come with some sort of tire foam/fix a flat. I know tire shops HATE that stuff- Wmtire I'm talking about you! I feel just a little bit -- exposed driving with no...
  4. CO

    New tire option for 235/75/15???

    I’m back! Years ago my wife and I bought a used A Frame when we first got married. We loved it. I did so much work to it…it was awesome. Sadly we had to sell it when we moved over seas. We have since returned, now with 2 kids (age 6 and 8) they keep asking about camping and campers. I did some...
  5. KI

    moving spare tire

    I have a wolf pup 15sw. The spare tire is mounted to the rear carrier that is mounted over the rear bumper that is mounted to the frame. does anyone know where else I might mount the rear tire? It is so heavy when moving the carrier up or down.
  6. RH

    Tire clearance on Microlite 23FB

    Ok, so I thought I might need to replace the axles on my 2011 23FB, so I remove tires to get varies measurements for new axles and find there is no evidence of rubbing on the fender well. There is however rubbing on the very front edge of the fender well. The geometry of how this can happen...
  7. Theo-FRF

    [Long] Overheard Interesting Campfire Chat About Tire Load/Inflation

    This summer, while trying to fall asleep in the bunk of our Roo, I heard the campfire chat going on at our neighbor's campsite. It sounded like a rather loud and sonorous RV "expert" was imparting his "wisdom" to several newer RVers. The part of the chat I heard concerned how he determined the...
  8. TT

    TT tire replacement

    I've had my AW 26DBH for 3 years now. I would like to change the 4 tires. Any suggestions/recommendations? Also, what do most people do when changing tires? Take trailer to dealer or DIY? Finally, do the wheels need to be balanced?
  9. mr. Camper07

    Brands of tires

    From what read here in this forum/online research, here is my take on tire issue. My tires are factory Rainer ST205/75/14 load C, they what’s called “CHINA BOMBS”, I bring to your attention my tire are extremely over due to be changed. Date code 0116, I have about 9,000 mile or so on...
  10. mr. Camper07

    Yes tires again

    Just take note when buying new tires of date code, I was at tire shop I asked to see date code. Well these new tire from reputable tire shop date code was 9 months old. So I don’t like that since most people with Rv trailers put less miles on tires and time comes up first as to age. Anyhoo I...
  11. NO

    First major post retirement trip

    Our 2006 Lexington Motorhome ran flawlessly for 28 Days, 4821 Miles and 7 National Parks Rocky Mountain National Park Arches National Park Canyonlands National Park Dead Horse Point State Park Mesa Verde National Park Zion National Park Grand Canyon National Park Sedona Petrified Forest...
  12. TX

    Trailer Tires and nitrogen fill - Thoughts

    Need thoughts on if just use regular air or is going to expense of nitrogen fill advisable? One tire on my Wolf Pup 18 RTJ blew on the last trip. Spare is one, same brand and size as originals on axle. Had to order new tire to get same brand and size. Question about using nitrogen fill. When the...
  13. CB

    After flat tire; found loose wire

    After having a blowout that caused substantial damage to my TT, and after the shop finished the repair, I found this loose wire hanging from my brake wiring. Can someone tell me where it goes? It’s a white wire that appears to go into a small black rubber junction.
  14. jre1950

    Flat tire while driving on I-77 in NC

    I had something strange happen to me this past week while driving my RV to Florida for the winter. While driving on I-77 in NC my TPMS alerted me to a tire going flat (right side inner-dually). I immediately pulled over to check it out and could still hear air escaping from the tire. I also...
  15. Jonnybow

    Tire suggestions, Ram 3500 SRW

    I hate a tire, oil or hitch thread like the rest of you but looking for tried and true suggestions for a good highway tire designed for towing. My setup is: 2024 Ram 3500 Laramie SRW Crew Cab 8' bed Cummins Stock tires are Firestone Transforce 275-70-18 I pull a 32' TT that weighs in at 14k...
  16. BA

    New Tires

    So, after 4 years rolling the dice on the original Castle Rock tires, and loosing one last year, i swapped them out for Carlisle Radial Trail HD. Right off the bat, camper pulled much easier with less sway back and forth. Very happy with them.
  17. MC

    Inside tire wear, cause ?

    So this is a Westlake tire on my 2021 E Pro, single dexter axle/suspension. The tire is completely worn down on the inside edge of the tire, no tread left, but look at the tread on the outside of the tire. Both tires have the same inside wear pattern. The tires do have a lot of miles on them...
  18. MA

    Hot tire

    We bought a new mini lite 2205S During our maiden trip our TPMS showed 3 @ 100 degrees one was @ 160 degrees alarm went off. We can’t figure out why one was so hot. Any ideas would be appreciated.
  19. BB

    2019 LaCrosse: Wrong tires per online owner's manual?

    I just had another tire blow. The cold pressure at start of trip was 80 psi, which is max load pressure per Goodyear for Endurance ST235/75R15. This is the 3rd tire that has blown in the past 12 months. All were verified before pulling out as being at 80 psi. The oldest tire is now 4...
  20. larry2c

    Trailer tires from Costco - any good?

    I'm getting ready to replace the tires on our TT. I see Greenball Towmaster tires at Costco. I've never heard of them but Costco has a reputation for having quality products soooo - has anyone run these on their trailer? If so, what's your opinion? FWIW, they are a good bit cheaper than most of...
  21. ST

    Hot tire!

    I have a 2020 Forest River Sunseeker 2550DSLE. I have a TST507 TPMS. The RV has been sitting in my driveway since Sunday when I retrieved it from storage (1 mile away). I was looking at the tire pressures and noticed the inner right rear tire temperature reads 90 degrees while the other 5...
  22. YU

    Blown tire

    Was driving from Cedar Point, OH on HWY 2. Pulling 2025 Cherokee 29NMBL, when I noticed smoke coming from passenger side tire. Came out and saw blown tire. Tire only had about 400 miles. Also, it had Cherokee TPMS cap that they put on now. That thing was still green like nothing happened. So, I...
  23. CA

    Spare Tire Location

    Just got our first RV (2019 Coachman Prism) and just established this account! Previous owner placed the spare tire on the bumper with an aftermarket standoff frame and bracket. I want to place a cargo carrier on that same bumper and would like to get that that spare out of the way. Wanted...
  24. KD

    tires

    Hello first time user. I have a 2020 Silverback 31IK. I want to replace my 235/80/R16 tires. Has anyone replaced with 17 inch tires. I like to if there is enough room
  25. Golfnbike13

    2146BHX spare tire mounting options

    My spare tire is mounted under the front triangle. After having to get it off I hate that location and just curious of other options because the only other thing I can think of is just keep in truck bed, under tonneau cover, but I don't want to give up that bed space. It doesn't fit in the pass...

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