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09-04-2019, 07:25 PM #71
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What load range and size were the Westlakes on your 297? Just curious because I know some of the 297's came with 15" LRE tires and some came with the 16" LRE tires which have a lot more capacity. I have the 16" ones so just wondering what size were the ones that you had trouble with.
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RobRob & Barb
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09-04-2019, 07:35 PM #72
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tires
It has the 15 inch rims and I don't recall the load code but the max load was like 2650 pounds.
225 70R 15
They specified 80 psi inflation and the speed code was 75 mph.
I am not overloaded and my max speed is 65 mph
I hope this answers your questions.
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09-05-2019, 05:34 AM #73
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Thanks for the response. Based on the load of the trailer and the tires I was not concerned that you were overloaded. I was more interested if you had the 15" or 16" to give me a bit of piece of mind or not. I am traveling to Myrtle Beach soon and have about 7000 miles on my Westlakes and you had me thinking. Thanks again for the quick reply.
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09-10-2019, 08:41 AM #74
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09-10-2019, 10:06 AM #75
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From what I can gather the early 2018 units, mine was built in September 2018, GD decided to upgrade to 16" tires. Brochure even stated that for 2018 models. It was short lived though as the 16" tires could hit the slideout ram. There was a recall on these units to add a 1" height extension to the spring and equalizer shackles to provide the extra clearance. I am quite happy with the 16" tires as it gives me about 4000 lbs margin to the GVWR of the 297RSTS.
RobRob & Barb
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09-10-2019, 12:05 PM #76
$2400 damage from the China Bomb tread separation. Each side, had them go South both sides.
"They're just as good as GoodYears" they told me.
Replaced with GoodYear 14 ply steel.
CHP told me the drivers side tires are usually the first to go but I've learned any tire can be the first to go.
This happened on the I15 on a midsummers day just North of Mesquite Nv. on the Arizona triangle.
When we ordered our 398M the dealer insisted they no longer come with a spare tire.
So I ordered the unit and went out and bought a spare. I won't buy from Orange County Ca. GD dealers.
Orange County GD dealers have very low ratings and their services depts too. Customer horror stories from people I know and online tales and they all wanted about $30 - $36K more for the unit.
So buying in Nor Cal I wasn't going to travel home to So Cali with the trailer with no spare. So I bought a spare.
Well, the unit came in and has a spare and a really nice mounting system in the most excellent location. GD was on their game and really did it right. NO big deal, now I have two spares and everyone in our off road group carries 2 as well.Last edited by Dive Bar Casanova; 09-10-2019 at 12:23 PM.
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09-10-2019, 04:12 PM #77
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09-10-2019, 04:56 PM #78
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Happy campers! / Lorna & Eric and our little furball, Finnan, Canandaigua, NY
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09-11-2019, 05:24 AM #79
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Kim the 2x2 square tubing makes sense now. When I look under mine probably nearly 2" shackle extensions. Just happy to have the extra load capacity on the tires. Most of the time the load ratings on trailer tires barely cover the GVWR and sometimes like on my Rockwood FR took hitch weight off the GVWR and rated the tires and axles for that to save a couple of buck. Way to close for comfort, especially now that I have learned so much over the last 15 years of RVing.
RobRob & Barb
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09-14-2019, 09:41 PM #80
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13k miles over the past 12 months: Colorado to New Orleans to Alaska to Wyoming and we had our first blow out today. I'm ok with that.
Advice for everyone out there... invest the money on after market TPMS. Saved the tire behind it, threw on the spare, and I'm the now the proud owner of four new Firestone tires.
25G fresh water capacity?
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