tyre blow out (1 Viewer)

[gromit]

would youbelive this just took our motorhome for 4 brand new tyres fitted on way home bang a blow out we had only drove 10 miles the other rear tyre was red hot is this right ? any help would be great

 

[Snowbird]

No that is definitely NOT right. Could be wrong load rating or under inflation.

 

[Emmenay]

Under-inflation perhaps??

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[jonandshell]

2 reasons-

Underinflated or a split bead caused by bad fitting.
Either way, I'd want a refund!

 

[Peter & Elaine]

Something very wrong after only ten mile and a lot of heat sounds very bad
Even half inflated I would not expect that what make are they?
Check pressure and go straight back slowly

That really is very wrong

 

[gromit]

2 reasons-

Underinflated or a split bead caused by bad fitting.
Either way, I'd want a refund!

they was at correct pressure when i had a look it looked like the bead was split but why would the other tyre be red hot ?

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[chaser]

Are they camping tyres or cheaper ones, and what pressure is in the other one
Sorry we crossed over there

 

[gromit]

Are they camping tyres or cheaper ones, and what pressure is in the other one
Sorry we crossed over there

not sure of make but garage assured me they are the right tyres

 

[chaser]

This tyre thing is a minefield int it, I have mich campers on mine 6 years old and look like new but what I keep reading on here they want changing don't know what to do, I would be right upset if I took em off and ended up in your position.
What did you take off was they ok tread wise

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[gromit]

This tyre thing is a minefield int it, I have mich campers on mine 6 years old and look like new but what I keep reading on here they want changing don't know what to do, I would be right upset if I took em off and ended up in your position.
What did you take off was they ok tread wise

yes treadwas ok the side walls were cracking so thought id change them they were mich aswell

 

[Gooney]

Handbrake sticking.??

 

[pappajohn]

only [STRIKE][HI]three[/HI][/STRIKE] four things are going to produce that much heat.....

under inflation....very likely not seated properly when fitted and air leaking out.

brakes stuck on.... not so likely, you would notice the drag

manufacturing fault....they'll never admit it.

overloaded for the tyre weight rating.

could even be faulty pressure gauge at the garage.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[TheBig1]

sounds like the garage fitted cheaper tyres rather than the proper load and pressure rated ones you actually required. either false or fools economy. never cut corners with tyres and brakes, especially if you expect them to save you when you have to brake hard.

a blow out is never good and you do need to take the garage to task over this

 

[greygit]

What's the manufacturers name on the tyres?

 

[Brian and Jo]

tyres

hi guys,as the owner of a tyre outlet,this sort of thread always concerns me.if the tyre depot is a reputable one then im sure they would have fitted tyre with the correct load and speed indices,weather it is a budget brand tyre or a premium brand tyre shouldnt make a difference,niether should fail like that.weather it is the fact that it has been incorrectly fitted (which is the conclusion that every one always jumps to first)or a manufacturers defect which is unlikely today but not impossible.or maybe the tyre has actually been damaged by a pothole or a nail or something,that to is a possiblity.we fitted some tyres on a car 2wks ago and the customer went to fill up after and caught one of the tyres on a piece of concrete after doing only 2 milesbut whatever has caused the problem get it straight back to the tyre depot and if they are a decent company im sure they will do the right thing.let me know how you get on.
brian

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Stephen & Jeannie]

hi guys,as[HI] the owner of a tyre outlet[/HI],this sort of thread always concerns me.if the tyre depot is a reputable one then im sure they would have fitted tyre with the correct load and speed indices,weather it is a budget brand tyre or a premium brand tyre shouldnt make a difference,niether should fail like that.weather it is the fact that it has been incorrectly fitted (which is the conclusion that every one always jumps to first)or a manufacturers defect which is unlikely today but not impossible.or maybe the tyre has actually been damaged by a pothole or a nail or something,that to is a possiblity.we fitted some tyres on a car 2wks ago and the customer went to fill up after and caught one of the tyres on a piece of concrete after doing only 2 milesbut whatever has caused the problem get it straight back to the tyre depot and if they are a decent company im sure they will do the right thing.let me know how you get on.
brian

In this life you get what you pay for oh:!!! I only use Michelin Camping Tyres fitted by a friendly and competent fitter with a café across the road !!:thumb:

Guess what ??? It's in Oswestry !!:Cool::Cool::Cool:

Thanks, BrianJoJosh !!!

 

[SteveandSue]

Hi - We had similar problem -had tyres changed from winter tyres to summer tyres - after a few days whilst packing up - loud bang and tyre deflated on the drive - Garage gave us a new one - no questions even though it was our old summer tyre that had been fitted. Several weeks later another tyre blew out - we went back to the garage - and discussed problem - possibility they had been damaged when fitted - so we came to a satisfactory arrangement to repalce the rest of the tyres.
Fitting might be the problem?
Steve

 

[herbies]

on the subject my hymer 694 has a flat rear tyre i took it to a commercial tyre place and they have told me that they are all too old, and the wrong tyres to boot (must be 'camper' tyres!
I need 6 at a 3100 each!!!
ouch

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[herbies]

sorry thats £100 each

 

[gromit]

been back to garage today to find the tyres they sold me were matador van tyres not a camping tyre so after some gentle persausion (honest)they have ordered me the correct continel tyres just shows you the cheek some people will go to very scarey when a tyre blows out how soes one no when they have been fitted corrctly or not correcetly ?

 

[icantremember]

The possibility of a tyre blowout is something that always concerns me which is why I have installed a TyrePal system.

This system will give prior warning in the cab while on the move of a blowout in most cases. It monitors both tyre pressure and temperature which are the main causes of failure if the tyres are generally in good condition.

Certainly in this case TyrePal I'm sure would have warned of overheating.

Having said that Jim's flashing do da's are brilliant, but don't warn if you pick up a slow puncture on the move.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[gromit]

The possibility of a tyre blowout is something that always concerns me which is why I have installed a TyrePal system.

This system will give prior warning in the cab while on the move of a blowout in most cases. It monitors both tyre pressure and temperature which are the main causes of failure if the tyres are generally in good condition.

Certainly in this case TyrePal I'm sure would have warned of overheating.

Having said that Jim's flashing do da's are brilliant, but don't warn if you pick up a slow puncture on the move.

that sounds a goodi dea were do you get these from and are they easy to fit ?

 

[busby]

The possibility of a tyre blowout is something that always concerns me which is why I have installed a TyrePal system.

This system will give prior warning in the cab while on the move of a blowout in most cases. It monitors both tyre pressure and temperature which are the main causes of failure if the tyres are generally in good condition.

Certainly in this case TyrePal I'm sure would have warned of overheating.

Having said that Jim's flashing do da's are brilliant, but don't warn if you pick up a slow puncture on the move.

TYRON BANDS ARE BRILLIANT but a tad expensive. BUSBY

 

[icantremember]

that sounds a goodi dea were do you get these from and are they easy to fit ?

The web site is www.tyrepal.co.uk ....... and basically you replace your valve caps with the supplied sender units and the cab monitor goes on your dash. The system is wireless so needs no connections although you do have to recharge the monitor occasionally.

TYRON BANDS ARE BRILLIANT but a tad expensive. BUSBY

I agree but only any use if you have a blowout .... my aim is to prevent the blowout in the first place.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[gromit]

The web site is www.tyrepal.co.uk ....... and basically you replace your valve caps with the supplied sender units and the cab monitor goes on your dash. The system is wireless so needs no connections although you do have to recharge the monitor occasionally.





I agree but only any use if you have a blowout .... my aim is to prevent the blowout in the first place.

ok thanks chaps is there any were else I can get one with funster discount ?

 

[gromit]

ok thanks chaps is there any were else I can get one with funster discount ?

just odrered a tyre pal from there website so hope this helps in future thanks every one for your help

 

[icantremember]

ok thanks chaps is there any were else I can get one with funster discount ?

Well after all that TyrePal came up trumps today when I got a carriage bolt in a rear tyre which caused a very fast deflation it warned me as soon as I lost 3 psi and ssved any further damage to the tyre or wheel or anything worse.:thumb:

Even Joyce has agreed that the price was worth it.

Good luck with yours when it arrives.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[pappajohn]

on the subject my hymer 694 has a flat rear tyre i took it to a commercial tyre place and they have told me that they are all too old, and the wrong tyres to boot (must be 'camper' tyres!
I need 6 at a 3100 each!!!
ouch

nothing like touting for work. oh:

you dont HAVE to have camping tyres.

providing the tyre load and speed ratngs are as specified you can use commercial tyres....which are generally cheaper than camping tyres.

places like that take us for mugs and dont deserve our custom. :Angry:

 

[Billggski]

Value for money?

You don't HAVE to buy camping tyres, but as the difference from "white van" tyres is less than the cost of a tank full of diesel for all four you COULD.
Van tyres high mileage in a short time, camper tyres low mileage and standing still for months on end.
Different compounds and peace of mind.

 

[pappajohn]

You don't HAVE to buy camping tyres, but as the difference from "white van" tyres is less than the cost of a tank full of diesel for all four you COULD.
Van tyres high mileage in a short time, camper tyres low mileage and standing still for months on end.
Different compounds and peace of mind.

camping tyres have a reinforced sidewall to cope with rigours of the constant 'close to limit' loading...nothing more.

white vans spend a reasonable amount of time empty....motorhomes dont.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}