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Some comments on DOT date code. re "oval" Tire mfg use different methods of changing the aluminum"plug" in their molds for the "date code". Not all use an oval plug. Some have used stamped steel strip or "tin" so it can have a different appearance. Some things that is true about all DOT...

Was wondering if folks here had ever heard about tires aging out before they wear out. tried doing a couple searces but got no "hits".

Wondering about the experiences folks have had when they purchase a new 5h wheel. It would help my study if you could reply to these questions: 1. Did you ask/request the tires be changed? 2. If yes, did you change brand or size or both? 3. About how much were you charged? 4. If you asked...

Saw this post on the Heartland RV that appears to be falling apart. Is this normal?

Wondering what the general thoughts are on how old is too old for using a tire on our trailers? Do you have a hard and fast rule or do you wait till the tread wears out before you replace the treiler tires? Thanks for your time.

Heartland Gateway is a serious 5th wheel RV. Am wondering about real life scale weights for the different models. Company website shows dry weight range of 11,450 to 14,248 but all 5 models show 15,500 GVWR. While I am concerned about side to side weight balance and individual tire loading...

In my RV tire blog I extensively cover proper tire maintenance but many seem to prefer posting info on their tire failures on RV forums. However here is a summary. Tires fail from two basic causes. Low air pressure and/or Long term degradation of the rubber usually from excess heat. Low...

Here is a tire recall announcement. It says that the tire company will contact owners BUT in some/many cases the RV company / dealer may not have provided you, the owner, with the form to complete and mail in so there is no way for the tire company to notify you. =================== Please...

Special Trailer (“ST”) Tires Trailer tires are widely used in a variety of towable trailer applications and are designed and marked as “ST” (Special Trailer) tires. • Special Trailer tires, with the “ST” size designation, are speed rated at 65 MPH (105 km/h) under normal inflation and...

I understand that these triple axle units come with ST235/80R16 LR-E tires. Can someone provide the spec GAWR for the triple axle trailers? Have you ever placed a unit on a scale and learned the load split between axles or side to side on each axle? I am trying to help someone suffering two...

There are basically two reasons tire fail. 1. Over-load / under-inflation which are closely related since it is the inflation air that carries the load not the tire. Under-inflation. A tire operating at less than 80% of the inflation needed to carry the load is considered to have been run flat...

I haven't been as active on Heartland as I would like but I have a dozen forums to monitor and of course my RVTireSafety.com blog, plus I do have other interests. But I felt I might help owners have a better understanding of tires and tire problems with this summary First off there is a lot of...