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quote:Originally posted by LonnieB
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quote:By jwedell
I wish LonnieB would comment on this, I value his advice.
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Your wish is my command.
The Firestone Transforce HT is a very good tire. I install them on trailers of all kinds on a daily basis, including the trailer I use to pick up and deliver tires. I have no problem recommending this tire for trailer use. IMHO it's as good as or better than the BF Goodrich Commercial T/A.
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quote:By Desert RVer
Was told today by Firestone Regional management that Firestone will not warranty a Transforce HT Tire mounted on any 5th wheel or trailer. No warranty of any kind even the extra cost warranty for Road Hazards. Not the basic warranty that comes with the tire when mounted on a truck No warranty at all when mounted on a 5th wheel or trailer.
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As far as I know, these tires still carry the Materials and Workmanship warranty no matter if they are installed on a trailer. I will check into this and let you know. With the exception of one or two brands, road hazard warranties are not provided by the tire manufacturer, and none for trailer or commercial applications. The road hazard warranties are provided by the selling dealer and work like insurance policies. The dealer hopes to sell enough warranties to at least cover any claims that may arise. Due to the many hazards that trailer and commercial use tires are subjected to, most dealers (myself included) won't offer the road hazard warranty.
Over the course of the last seven years, I have sold approximately 1900 of the Firestone Transforce H/T's for both truck and trailer use, the majority of which were to local customers, and not one tire has failed due to materials or workmanship. A few have been ruined by road hazards, or ran flat though.
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Lonnie,
When reading the Firestone Warranty booklet, check page 32: "What this limited Warranty does not cover, paragraph B. .....misuse or misapplication....
Subject to interpretation but.... could be a reason to deny a claim based on using Light Truck Tires on a 5th wheel or trailer.