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| Lots of info here, some correct some incorrect. Common thread? Carlisle tires failing. I had a Carlisle tire fail 2 years ago, summer. I was on the highway for about 20 miles, driving 65. I always check my pressures, and keep the trailer tires aired up to the max. When the tire failed, it dropped my speed from 65 to about 40 in seconds. I looked in the side mirror, and the trailer was literally 4 feet off the ground. That is how violent the result of the tread separating from the carcass was! There was extensive damage to the wheel and trailer, to the tune of nearly $1000. My tires were two years old at the time, and had probably 15,000 miles on them.
Upon filing a claim, I learned the tire was manufactured by Goodyear! I ended up filing the actual damage claim with Goodyear. Sent in the tire, along with estimates, and a couple weeks later, I received a check in the mail, which included the additional amount to pay for Goodyear Marathons.
Will I ever have Carlisle again? Probably. I may not have a choice, if that is what comes on the trailer I buy with the new boat. I will keep a close eye on them. I will have them balanced, and checked yearly. I will keep them properly inflated.
Was there a run of defective tires? I am not sure. Perhaps. But I have to believe that with as many failures I have heard of, that a red flag was put up, and Carlisle would have reviewed how they, or their subcontractors, are building the tires, and have made the necessary changes to correct this problem.
The best advice I can offer is to check your tires to ensure they are properly sized, properly inflated, balance them, and keep an eye on them. As for worrying about the sun destroying them? Well, how come nobody worries about the sun destroying the tires on your truck, or on your wife's car? If you are concerned about that, make some plywood covers to lean against them when the rig is parked.
Edited by Shep 4/7/2006 11:12 AM
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