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lasater · 06-25-2009, 03:40 AM

With around 15,000 miles on the tires, we had a Mission tire lose its tread on Monday. We were traveling west on I-40 between Ludlow and Barstow, California. 62 MPH with 75 PSI on-board. The right-rear tire decided to go away.

We were very lucky in that the only damage was to the support for the kitchen slideout cabling. A couple of zip-ties took care of that. We changed to the spare, eased on into Bakersfield and replaced all 4 ST235/80R16 E/Es from Big O Tires. An extra $650 (with full warrantee, including sidewall damage) that we had not budgeted for.

I was even more lucky that the D/W was driving. She felt and heard the tire giveway, while I did not. The tire retained its pressure but just threw its tread and I didn't hear it or feel it. I think I'll keep her around for another 30 years.

06-25-2009, 03:40 AM	#1
lasater Montana Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rapid City Posts: 739 M.O.C. #77	Mission Tire Failure With around 15,000 miles on the tires, we had a Mission tire lose its tread on Monday. We were traveling west on I-40 between Ludlow and Barstow, California. 62 MPH with 75 PSI on-board. The right-rear tire decided to go away. We were very lucky in that the only damage was to the support for the kitchen slideout cabling. A couple of zip-ties took care of that. We changed to the spare, eased on into Bakersfield and replaced all 4 ST235/80R16 E/Es from Big O Tires. An extra $650 (with full warrantee, including sidewall damage) that we had not budgeted for. I was even more lucky that the D/W was driving. She felt and heard the tire giveway, while I did not. The tire retained its pressure but just threw its tread and I didn't hear it or feel it. I think I'll keep her around for another 30 years.