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Tire damage

I found a damaged sidewall on right rear tire that is getting worse with age.  I decided to replace it with on of the fronts and put on 2 new steer tires.  FS591 Firestones. 

Check your tires for issues - might keep you from having a blowout.
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

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Reply #1 –
This happened to us. Best to replace.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #2 –
Good choice on the Firestone, I have good luck with ours.
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: Ted & Karen –
I found a damaged sidewall on right rear tire that is getting worse with age.  I decided to replace it with on of the fronts and put on 2 new steer tires.  FS591 Firestones. 
Any clue how many miles on the trashed tire?
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #4 –
That's pretty ugly. Replacement recommended. :)

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

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Reply #5 –
The bad tire had 40-50K miles on it, but was only on the coach 4.5 years.  I usually run my tires 7 years unless something like this happens.            ^.^d
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

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Reply #6 –
Just replaced my 9 year old tires. I don't recommend waiting that long!

Went with General Tires RA 16-ply load range H.

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: kenhat –
Just replaced my 9 year old tires. I don't recommend waiting that long! Went with General Tires RA 16-ply load range H.
Another cheapskate (like me)! What brand were the previous? I KNOW what kind of weight Agnes carries: do you have her weighed before new tires?
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Another cheapskate (like me)! What brand were the previous? I KNOW what kind of weight Agnes carries: do you have her weighed before new tires?
The old tires were Chinese made Roadmasters "Engineered by Cooper". They held up very well to a very hard life. :)

Big Agnes isn't overweight she's just big boned.

see ya
ken
The selected media item is not currently available.ken & dori hathaway & Big Agnes
🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

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Reply #9 –
She's not Fat she's Fluffy O:)