Beautiful Sky Country

[FLSteve]

@redbaron … just had a logistical question about calling your roadside service/tire people. You said you were on the phone to both … so in a case like this should you call roadside service first or the tire service policy. Also, once you got it all under control, who took the lead. You said a random tire truck stopped by so does that mean he just saw a need and stopped or was he sent by one of your service providers. Just curious in case I’m ever in the same predicament.

 

[Jabber Jaw]

The tires were inspected 2 days prior and 1100 miles prior. All 8 tires inspected by southern tire mart. They suspected another tire, but did not see any visible wear, damage, or checking.

What they did not do is remove and balance as I was not willing to spend money on a rear tire that showed no issues.

That was another mistake. The wear you see and further sidewalk happened after the explosion that was in the tread about 3 inches from sidewalk. When the tire exploded, it stopped spinning and I drug it across lanes before it started to spin and walk off. I then slow drove it until it was evident I was about to be on a rim, and stopped.

None of the things we where told to watch out for where evident except for the shimmy. That is something I knew was a problem but didn’t realize all tires play a role in. Next time I will spend the extra 2 hours to get all balanced and road force tested.

Red Baron....An "FYI"
When I had the "Liquid Spring" suspension installed on my 38' Canyon Star, I had them "TRUE" each of the six tires, and rebalance! They also did alignment! Not bragging, but I must say that the coach rode as smooth as any luxury vehicle, when on good road surfaces! Obviously, bumps are bumps, but what a difference!
The work was done by "JOSAM" Equipment in the Orlando area, close to I-4. One of the few companies, I guess, that even have "tire truing" machine! Fantastic folks to work with too!
Maybe this will help you in the future.
And slow "TPS" reaction would scare the hell out of me...Totally useless....would you agree!