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11-02-2014, 06:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
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M.O.C. #13157
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2 rigs with blown tires.
On my way to Texas this last week I saw 2 rigs on the side of the road with blown tires and side wall damage. One a Montana with what looked like Marathons and the other a older rig that probably had OEM tires that had aged out.
Check them tires...If it is a ST replace it. The money it will cost to upgrade or replace is cheaper than trying to explain to the wife why we are on the side of the road. My DW commented when we passed the Montana she was glad I spent the money on my LT tires.
Jim
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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11-02-2014, 07:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
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M.O.C. #13395
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Jim, what kind of LT tires?
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11-02-2014, 07:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
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M.O.C. #2283
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You can pay me now or you can pay a lot more later.
Lynwood
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11-02-2014, 09:00 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #13157
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by K0LCB
Jim, what kind of LT tires?
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In my sig. Bridgestone Durvias R250. A all steel tire weighing 59lbs that replaced my 37lb Marathons.
Your rig might be too heavy for a LT E rated tire.
Jim
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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11-02-2014, 11:37 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Passed two on the way out here on I-44 in OK. Makes my 614's seem cheap everytime we see that.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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11-02-2014, 04:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Yes, for sure the G614's are money well spent. After changing over from the Marathons at the beginning of the camping season, I've relaxed a bit while towing. I'm not checking my mirrors constantly like I was. The peace of mind is priceless to me.
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
B&W Companion
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11-03-2014, 03:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
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M.O.C. #10496
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My Duravis R250s have served me well so far. Totally meet my needs. Good choice Jim!
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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11-05-2014, 06:26 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Fountain Inn
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #13142
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This past year of towing our Monty has been a much more relaxed peace of mind with our new Michelin XPS Ribs(yes, our individual wheel weights indicate I can use this tire.) Also the TST system is well worth the investment. Told DW, "Look no white knuckles."
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11-05-2014, 08:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,154
M.O.C. #6433
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I replaced my Missions with Michelin XPS Ribs after one year. Never even a low tire. I add 2-3 lbs pressure at the start of each new season. TPMS makes for even less worry.
Good friend replaced his Missions with Marathons, assuming since they were Goodyear they must be US made. Wrong. Had 3 blowouts in 2 years. He was not happy when I showed him "Made in China" on the sidewalls.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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11-15-2014, 09:36 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Reno
Posts: 19
M.O.C. #14577
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Damn, I just had a sidewall blow out on me on I-45 going through Texas last week... It was Towmaster 235/80R16 ST.... it had 2000 miles on it...
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11-15-2014, 10:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,546
M.O.C. #2283
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Sorry but not surprised.
Lynwood
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11-15-2014, 11:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
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M.O.C. #13157
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Lugnut
Damn, I just had a sidewall blow out on me on I-45 going through Texas last week... It was Towmaster 235/80R16 ST.... it had 2000 miles on it...
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A China made ST tire....it got it from the plant to the dealer. It did it's job. All Keystone is worried about.
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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11-16-2014, 11:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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We have the same tires as Lugnut. Lost two of them on our trip this summer. Both tires blew out on the sidewall rather than the tread. Will be looking to replace these tires for something more substantial. Dennis
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11-16-2014, 04:21 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Doesn't surprise me that Keystone's replacement tire isn't any better than Marathons. The real reason for the change is most likely the new ones are even cheaper.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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11-17-2014, 01:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Fountain Inn
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #13142
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This past July I purchased a new enclosed trailer from a factory in Georgia with these "cheap tires". I had to tow 300 miles home empty. Needless to say the next day I had new Maxxis tires installed. These ST tires did not even weigh 30 lbs.The rubber feels like a pencil eraser. One brake was too tight and caused a tire to slide thus exposing cords.
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