Gary Steeves
Well-known member
The front left rim developed a small crack that allowed the air to escape, resulting in a blowout at 60 mph. I do not believe I had run over anything or hit any holes on the highway (Interstate).
I saw that the original rim had a weight load of 3750 whereas the new rim sent by the dealer has a limit of 3960. Since the GVW of the Mt. Rushmore is 16,000, the new rim seems to be more in line to meet the GVW. I have also noticed the rims being belivered on the 2007 Mt. Rushmore is a 17.5 rim compared to my 16. Is Heartland putting on heavier duty rims due to problems - or is my situation unique based on simply a defective rim ?
I had put 100psi in the tires (cold). The max tire pressure is 110psi and the rims are rated at 110psi. Seems like the rim pressure is exceeded immediately due to pressure build-up on the road....
Any feedback is certainly appreciated.
I saw that the original rim had a weight load of 3750 whereas the new rim sent by the dealer has a limit of 3960. Since the GVW of the Mt. Rushmore is 16,000, the new rim seems to be more in line to meet the GVW. I have also noticed the rims being belivered on the 2007 Mt. Rushmore is a 17.5 rim compared to my 16. Is Heartland putting on heavier duty rims due to problems - or is my situation unique based on simply a defective rim ?
I had put 100psi in the tires (cold). The max tire pressure is 110psi and the rims are rated at 110psi. Seems like the rim pressure is exceeded immediately due to pressure build-up on the road....
Any feedback is certainly appreciated.