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Tow/Tire fix near Phoenix

I just destroyed the driver side tire on my tow dolly. Kar Kaddy, Passing cars notified me.
Tires were good, but with the heat one may have blown then destroyed the fender. I'm just east of Tonopah and west of buckeye EB on I-10 and looking for someone that can replace the tire. I have AAA Plus RV which is turning out to be useless.
Any ideas of a good shop I can call? This is about 50 mi west of Phoenix.
1995 U-240 GrandVilla 36'
FMC# 18675
Lookingglass, OR
"There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." - Ed Howdershelt Abintra Press "If you have to lie to gain Support, you are not worth Supporting" "I just want to go somewhere where there's chocolate and nobody talks." - Ynez Reinschmidt

Re: Tow/Tire fix near Phoenix

Reply #1 –
Just use google and ask for tire shop near you.

I did not see anything close by.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

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Reply #2 –
Here's a few ideas. All have road service of some kind.  Tell em what size tire you have to replace.

jk



Clean Earth Recovery
1105 W Wickenburg Way
Wickenburg, AZ
928-684-1445
24 Hour Service
Approx. Distance: 38.12 Miles

TA Tonopah, AZ #225
I-10 & 339th Ave X103
Tonopah, AZ
623-386-6443

Arizona Fleet Service by BGA
Mobile Unit
Buckeye, AZ
833-293-5338
24 Hour Road Service
Jack and Cathy
1992 U280 Unihome 36' Build #4034
Cummins 8.3 /  Allison MT647/ PacBrake
Apopka, FL / Barre Center, NY

Re: Tow/Tire fix near Phoenix

Reply #3 –
There's a Discount Tire in Buckeye.
393 S Watson Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-9353
2.5 mi
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: CLOSED
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

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Reply #4 –
Finally found Eddies Tire Shop in Buckeye, They are supposed to be in their way.
I'm disappointed with AAA not covering the tow dolly :(
1995 U-240 GrandVilla 36'
FMC# 18675
Lookingglass, OR
"There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." - Ed Howdershelt Abintra Press "If you have to lie to gain Support, you are not worth Supporting" "I just want to go somewhere where there's chocolate and nobody talks." - Ynez Reinschmidt

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Reply #5 –

Trailer tires are not created equal. I look for the highest speed rating and at least up one on the load.

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The heat is terrible on tires. Little closer to vegas and I would bring you a wheel assembly. Another option is Walmart. Not my preferred but round and will hold air (maybe)

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: Cpt_kludge –
I just destroyed the driver side tire on my tow dolly.  Kar Kaddy.  Tires were good, but with the heat one may have blown then destroyed the fender.
Had exactly the same unpleasant experience about 4 years ago.  Rolling down I-20 outside Dallas in the summer with air temps around 95-100.  Tow dolly driver side tire blew out and destroyed the plastic fender.  Fortunately we had a mounted spare (tow dolly) tire with us so recovery was pretty simple.  I recommend you get a spare tire and wheel before your next trip!

I was able to purchase a replacement fender and tail light assembly direct from Demco.  Give them a call to order.  I don't recall how much they cost, but it wasn't too painful.

Tow Dolly Accessories | Demco Products

Our Kar Kaddy SS came from Demco equipped with Carlisle trailer tires.  I didn't think anything about them (pro or con) until the blow out.  After doing some (much overdue) online research, I replaced them with Goodyear Endurance ST205/75-14 trailer tires.  The Goodyears run at max cold inflation pressure 65 psi instead of 55 psi, and have higher load and speed ratings.  Made in the USA.  I feel much safer with better quality tires, and so far they have been trouble-free.

Endurance® Trailer Tire | Goodyear Tires

Note:  Edited (by me) to remove inflammatory wording.



1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Tow/Tire fix near Phoenix

Reply #7 –
I've had great success with tires made in China. Lots of U.S., Japanese and Chinese companies now manufacturer their tires in Thailand. Our 295/75R22.5 Firestones were made in Thailand. Our new Chinese Lingong F816e+ 295s are H load rated and M (81 mph) speed rated and made in Thailand. They are far superior to the Coopers that were on the U300.  Our dealer sells many in the long haul trucking industry and has had no complaints.

I finally wore out a set of Aaturo 800 tires, the best tires I've ever had on any vehicle. Speed rated V or 149 mph. Lots of racers are running Aaturo 850s with a Y (186 mph) speed rating. Several good reviews on YouTube.

I've never heard anything but good about present day Chinese tire companies from all the tire dealers I've worked with. But all the recalls and complaints, complaints that anyone can either search for recalls or complains or make a complaint for a tire they own. Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA  Check Michelin when on the fed site.

I may not like all of China's policies but they do make a lot of excellent products including all of our Apple computers/phones.

Why Thailand is the new center of the tire universe

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
I recommend you get a spare tire and wheel before your next trip!

Couldnt imagine going without a spare trailer tire.
Couldn't imagine no spare toad tire.
Dislike no spare coach tire but statistically don't need. TST make me almost care free about tire status. Surprisingly every big town I enter I recheck tire temps and pressures before I slow down. Paranoid probably. But I dislike being stranded along the road and would happily slowly  drag a flat tire till I reach a safe place to work on it. Tires and rims can be replaced. A complete loss trumps being hurt.

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Reply #9 –
We don't move without a spare and all the tools in the compartment. If you have a flat and having the same brand/model is important to you, what are the chances the tow truck is going bring the exact tire you want? What if you are in the West and without cell service as in much of the mountain country. It could be days and it will be list price plus. And statistically, the longer you spend by the side of the road, the more likely you will be hit by someone texting, drunk or both. No dragging a front flat to a safe place to park. A rear flat can go miles.

Three rear 22.5 flats and one new truck tire explosion on front left.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #10 –
Oh they drag along just fine on the toad or trailer. Yes there may be additional damage, but im fine with that. Beats being in the middle of a road. IMO.

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: dsd –
Oh they drag along just fine on the toad or trailer. Yes there may be additional damage, but im fine with that. Beats being in the middle of a road. IMO.
That's what we did.  Our dolly tire blew on I-20 where there was a VERY narrow shoulder and trucks going by 3 feet away at 75 mph.  There was NO way to deal with the blown tire in that location.  A TX DPS officer pulled up behind us with lights flashing to protect us from the solid stream of truck traffic.  I backed the Sorento off the dolly and the DW drove it up the road about a mile to the next exit.  The DPS squad car followed behind me as I drove the coach in the "slow" lane at about 20 mph, dragging the tow dolly with the blown tire.  The tread on the tire was completely gone, but the sidewalls were still intact and provided some protection to the steel wheel.  I took the exit and there was a handy convenience store parking lot where we pulled in to regroup.  The DPS officer asked if we needed any more help, but I told him BIG THANKS we were good.  Then all I had to do was remove the mangled fender and tire, and install our spare mounted wheel/tire.  The steel wheel from the blown tire ended up with a few scrapes on the edge of the rim, but otherwise came through it fine.  I reused it for my spare tire wheel, and it's still in service.

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Tow/Tire fix near Phoenix

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Had exactly the same unpleasant experience about 4 years ago.  Rolling down I-20 outside Dallas in the summer with air temps around 95-100.  Tow dolly driver side tire blew out and destroyed the plastic fender.  Fortunately we had a mounted spare (tow dolly) tire with us so recovery was pretty simple.  I recommend you get a spare tire and wheel before your next trip!

I was able to purchase a replacement fender and tail light assembly direct from Demco.  Give them a call to order.  I don't recall how much they cost, but it wasn't too painful.

Tow Dolly Accessories | Demco Products

Our Kar Kaddy SS came from Demco equipped with Carlisle trailer tires.  I didn't think anything about them (pro or con) until the blow out.  After doing some (much overdue) online research, I replaced them with Goodyear Endurance ST205/75-14 trailer tires.  The Goodyears run at max cold inflation pressure 65 psi instead of 55 psi, and have higher load and speed ratings.  Made in the USA.  I feel much safer with better quality tires, and so far they have been trouble-free.

Endurance® Trailer Tire | Goodyear Tires

Thanks for this. That is exactly what mine has.
I did inquire about run flats and they said they would be fine.
I was thinking of 15" tires if I can get the fender clearance. The road clearance is pretty small with the 14"s
I wonder if I can use the same tire size as the Toad? '99 Toyota RAV4 2door. Would fix the spare issue,
1995 U-240 GrandVilla 36'
FMC# 18675
Lookingglass, OR
"There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." - Ed Howdershelt Abintra Press "If you have to lie to gain Support, you are not worth Supporting" "I just want to go somewhere where there's chocolate and nobody talks." - Ynez Reinschmidt

Re: Tow/Tire fix near Phoenix

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Cpt_kludge –
Thanks for this. That is exactly what mine has.
I did inquire about run flats and they said they would be fine.
I was thinking of 15" tires if I can get the fender clearance. The road clearance is pretty small with the 14"s
I wonder if I can use the same tire size as the Toad? '99 Toyota RAV4 2door. Would fix the spare issue,

Is the bolt pattern the same on the trailer as the toad?
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Reply #15 –
Specs for OEM Demco chrome Kar Kaddy SS wheel:

Rim dimensions: 14" x 5-1/2"
Bolt pattern: 5 on 4-1/2"
Offset: +42 mm
Mounting surface of wheel sits outside of rim centerline
Weight capacity: 2,040 lbs
Pilot hole diameter: 2.84"

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Demco/DM11574.html

Note: Etrailer video says that the wheel has a positive 42mm offset. This places the wheel mounting surface outside the wheel center line.  This is required to make the dolly "self steering" function work correctly.

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Tow/Tire fix near Phoenix

Reply #16 –
Same bolt pattern
 

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Reply #17 –
One day I'll get the courage to tell the story of when the neck broke on my dolly as we were going down the road.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad