GLWSCC
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I have 3 year old China bombs on my rig (2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK) any thoughts on replacing with Goodyear Endurance 10 ply tires (or other recommendations) would be appreciated...thanks
boyscout
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I don't believe I've seen any complaint about them, in a place where we all love to complain.
BeerBrewer-MGRV
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I replaced our E rated West Lake tires with Good Year Endurance at the beginning of last season. I no longer worry about our tires when towing. I'm no tire expert, but it was easy to see that that Goodyear tires were far superior.
Txfivver
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Lol in today's "politically correct" society that name is probably offensive to some
I think we should start calling them mmmm " may pops " Lol 
Lol in today's "politically correct" society that name is probably offensive to some
I couldn’t care less about the political correctness of it but it is just so tiring on this forum
Seems like the “in” thing to say
I personally would like the term banned from the forum by moderators
They have either served him or the previous owner very well since 2018 so it is confusing as to why he referred to them as bombs
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I have the Westlakes on my Reflection. I don't see any reason to change perfectly good tires. I may have a blow out this coming season, or not. Maybe in the next season, or not. If not by then I will change them. Not because of any thing other than they are going to be of age by then. I did some research and the biggest factors, which most of you know anyway, with tire failure of any kind is underinflation, heat (which is mostly caused by under inflation) and going over the speed rating of the tires. The Westlakes may have been/are more susceptible to those factors. Don't know. I'll use my new TMPS system this year, and keep an eye on everything with walkarounds and so on. I really don't want to spend $800.00 or more prematurely for new tires. My two previous TT's never gave me issues and were driven thousands of miles on the factory tires, but they were not nearly as heavy either.
It was on the rear axel so, whatever it was, it missed the tire on the front axel.
Canyonlight
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This is more often the case as the front tire(s) will "pick up" whatever may have been on the road and now with some velocity created by this, the "flying" object damages the rearward tire with cuts that may be fatal or may evolve over time to do so in the future.
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I am currently running a Westlake 225/75r 15 and fully intend to run them out, had them off the ground last week and can’t find a blemish. After 40 + years in the Class 8 truck industry, I am having trouble with getting my head around why so many ST tires are designed with lug type tread such as the Goodyear Endurance. In my mind there is suppose to be a rib type tread back there.
I have been able to find three which would meet what I believe should be on the ground and like GLWSCC looking for comments, please hold the “China Bomb” comments.
Carlisle CSL 16, Discount Tire exclusive Hartland ST, these look more like a trailer tire to me and the Carlisle Radial Trail HD. Carlisle has been producing trailer tires in Tennessee for years now and at last press release they where expanding production of ST type tires.
goodoz
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Last October, I had two of the WL load range E's come apart on me on the same afternoon...all inflated to 80psi cold before we departed and driving between 65-70. Not overloaded. The first one completely came apart and all that remained was a 30" piece of tread. Still in town, I had a new tire mounted on the rim so I'd have a spare. The second one was 90 miles down the road and it never even deflated...the tread completely separated off of the tire...Date code 4218 on a 2019 trailer...less than 4K miles on them. $2800 in damage. They earned their nickname, IMO. Good move on changing them out, IMO.
In my research on different RV forums over the years; Maxxis, Carlisle, Sailun, and GY Endurance (in no particular order) have received good reviews. Outside of the OEM tires, I only have experience with GY. People have said find your size and price with any of them and go with it.
Love my Goodyear Endurance. Just remember to keep them at maximum air pressure, otherwise they will scuff the sides of tires off.
It was much better after I got the suspension aligned. Grand Design does not align axles. We actually did the MorRyde upgraded suspension and love the upgrade (except the price).
Hope this helps
bnor51
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Also doubting Thomas, until
I also questioned the cause of many of the Westlake failures. I always check air pressure (maintained 75 - 80 psi), do not drive over 65 mph, do not overload camper (verified on CAT Scale) and do not run over curbs.
On our way home from Gulf Shores, AL last week the passenger side front tire lost it tread. We did not have a major event, but it took out the electrical to brake and signal lights, the kitchen slide and possible more. We lost the sheet metal fender shirt, damaged sheet metal in front of wheel and wore a whole on the underside of the slide out. (See photos)
We are not the original owners. We have put about 7000 miles on them in about 16 months. They might have 9000 miles on them.
If they just went flat I could deal with that, but they lose tread like a recap and beat the camper to bits. It does make we question their manufacturing methods on the tire.
I also questioned the cause of many of the Westlake failures. I always check air pressure (maintained 75 - 80 psi), do not drive over 65 mph, do not overload camper (verified on CAT Scale) and do not run over curbs.
On our way home from Gulf Shores, AL last week the passenger side front tire lost it tread. We did not have a major event, but it took out the electrical to brake and signal lights, the kitchen slide and possible more. We lost the sheet metal fender shirt, damaged sheet metal in front of wheel and wore a whole on the underside of the slide out. (See photos)
We are not the original owners. We have put about 7000 miles on them in about 16 months. They might have 9000 miles on them.
If they just went flat I could deal with that, but they lose tread like a recap and beat the camper to bits. It does make we question their manufacturing methods on the tire.
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Howie0
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I replaced my perfectly good Westlakes (?) with the Goodyear Endurance last month. My life or vehicles aren't worth $700 but each to their own. Had issues with Westlakes on previous RV, these only had about 4000 miles but I had no interest in having them any longer. Tire dealer (like almost everyone else on these forums) highly recommended the Goodyears and said that is the tire they recommend for TVs. No more worries about tires for me.
fez111
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After a $1700 insurance claim on our Solitude I bought Carlisle 15-ply, load range "G" tires. We had a set of Carlisles on a 39 foot travel trailer for 20 years until they delaminated. The new set was in perfect condition when we sold it.
Putting these "G" Carlisles on our Solitude was a no-brainer. With the Eez-Tire sensor system I travel with confidence that any tire issues will become known before anything really bad happens. These Carlisles are rated 110 Psi max, just as the rims they are mounted on. As an added benefit, they were about $100 cheaper apiece than the Michelin's on my Taurus.
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