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Thread: Time for a Westlake tire update
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02-11-2023, 12:16 PM #1011
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Yes, I believe the ones on my trailer are from China also, which is a non-issue as the age of the "china bombs" is a decade, and more, past. The new Sailun's are from Vietnam I believe.
Howard and Peggy
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02-11-2023, 12:19 PM #1012
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Sorry. I stand corrected.
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02-11-2023, 02:38 PM #1013
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The only reason they are using WL’s for spares is to get rid of the inventory.
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03-28-2023, 09:11 PM #1014
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You know? here is my take on trailer tires, You can have a failure with any of them, low tire pressure, cut in a tire, bad bearings, etc. But the thing I see people ignore the most is what is actually on the trailer when delivered. Half of the trailers I see come with axles and tires just barely rated high enough for the load they are carrying. Look at the weight of your trailer loaded and make sure your tires are rated for that load and then some. Watch your air pressure, wheel torque, and maintain your bearings. Buy tire that exceed what you are hauling. TPMS sensors do help. But don't be lazy and rely on them. Also never tow a trailer with a patched or plugged tire. Why take the chance. I tow a GD 395 triple axle on G rated rated Westlakes and have had 2 problems, ran over a bolt, and accidently locked up the brakes and severely flat spotted a tire. Replaced both and neither one was the fault of the tire.
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04-05-2023, 02:17 PM #1015
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10/22
Right rear - Imagine 2950RL
Inflation 80#
FIFTY LOUSY MILES!2023 Reflection 315RLTS
2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Short Bed SRW, 6.7L Diesel
Hensley Swift Arrow
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04-05-2023, 02:46 PM #1016
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While I'm no proponent of Westlake tires, especially load range "E", you can't automatically assume that every flat/blowout is the fault of the tire. Many are, but not all.
Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S
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04-05-2023, 02:48 PM #1017
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First long distance trip on new Endurance tires that replaced the OEM Westlakes. Trailer was much more stable and much less steering correction. Plus the new tires run cooler.
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04-05-2023, 07:10 PM #1018
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China bombs, they are called that for a reason.
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04-05-2023, 07:24 PM #1019
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The China bombs were from early in 2010 onward for a few years. The tires now aren't too bad.
Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S
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04-05-2023, 07:29 PM #1020
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Well, says you. I will not roll the dice unless you are paying. I still see the China bombs going off.
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