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02-09-2021, 10:32 AM #1
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Tire Quality
I am receiving a new unit in April 2021. 2500RL.What are the quality of the tires from the factory? I did not take notice of the tire brand when looking at the unit at the dealer.
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02-09-2021, 10:37 AM #2
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Welcome to forum!
If you'll use the search function on the forum (upper right), you'll find hundreds of threads on this topic. The Imagine 2500RL will likely come with Westlake load range E tires. If this is the case, this is a tire with a history is issues. Many people elect to replace their load range E Westlakes with the Goodyear Endurance ST trailer tires.
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RobU.S. Army Retired
2012 F350 DRW CC LB Lariat PS 6.7
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
Sailun LRG tires, solar, DP windows, W/D
(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
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02-09-2021, 01:09 PM #3
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02-09-2021, 01:18 PM #4
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U.S. Army Retired
2012 F350 DRW CC LB Lariat PS 6.7
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
Sailun LRG tires, solar, DP windows, W/D
(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
Full time since 08/2015
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02-09-2021, 10:41 AM #5
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Tires are most likely going to be Westlake China Bombs. Search this site for info on their “quality” or lack thereof.
The tires that were on the unit at the dealer is not necessarily indicative of what will be on your unit when it is delivered. GD appears to be having some supply issues and have been known to substitute with different components.
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02-09-2021, 01:21 PM #6
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02-10-2021, 03:43 AM #7
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For your safety; I would switch out tires if they are Westlake to USA made Goodyear Endurance tires. Had Westlake blow on busy Int 85 outside of Atlanta and thank God a GA Hero Unit came with their large flashing lights and diverted traffic over one lane so that we could change tire in safety. Just read where this past weekend in 2 separate cases people were killed changing tires on Interstates in Atlanta and this happens all the time. I always check tire pressure before each trip and check torque of lug nuts. Inflate tires to recommended pressure, mind it's 65 lbs. Make sure you have all necessary tools needed to change tire, jack, wooden blocks to support jack for different heights you may encounter on side of road, sockets, torque wrench, long handle racket or impact wrench to break lug nuts loose. Found out on my camper spare tire required different size socket to remove from spare tire holder than lug nuts on camper - now have same head size lug nuts on everything. I have 12v battery operated Milwaukee tire inflator that I use all the time to fill tires and it works great - highly recommend this to everyone..
Lessons learned:
1. Get Goodyear Endurance USA made tires if you have Westlake
2. Always call Hero unit if they are available before starting to change tire on Interstate.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...5-20/304768834
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02-10-2021, 03:52 AM #8
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02-10-2021, 04:02 AM #9
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02-10-2021, 04:10 AM #10
best strategie on keeping unit...
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