2013 Forest River Rance Tires Problems

“One tire exploded. 20 miles later another tire blew out. Tires were made late 2012 and were new when we bought our brand new2013 Forest River stealth toy hauler. Had put less than 2500 miles on them since our purchase in august 2013. Side of trailer scratched and dented form explosion. Replacing all towmaster trailer radial tires!!!”

“We had a tire blowout on our travel trailer while traveling 60 miles per hour on the freeway. The tires were at proper inflation and were not overloaded. The tires were less than 3 years old.”

“While driving on ih-10 in louisiana I could see a tire on my 5th wheel hopping. After pulling over I found that two of the tires were out of round. I went to a bfg tire dealer and he found that the tires had internal broken belts and were about to fail. He diagnosed the problem of the broken belts and said they were a manufacturing defect. After getting home, I contact bfg but they denied warranty on the tires because they were on a trailer. Tire pressure was checked at 7:00 a.m. On the morning of the failure. Speed was 62 MPH. Temperature 78 deg. F. …”

“Towing my 2013 primetime crusader 35' 5th wheel, the rear passenger tire exploded while driving on I-15 in utah going 55-60 MPH and less than 15 miles from home. Damaged side of trailer and underbelly of wheel well. Stopped in next town to replace tire. All tires at 80 PSI (cold). 2 days later driving on I-15 and 90 more miles, driver's side front tire exploded. Upon inspection of remaining towmax tires, we observed steel belt fibers protruding out from sidewalls and tread separating (bulging). Tires have less than 3000 miles on them, and no cracks or tread wear. …”

“Upon pre-travel inspection of my Forest River 25rr travel trailer tires all 4 vail sport st205/75d14 have significant sidewall cracking, with one having a bulge. There is approximately 5000 miles on the tt, and it is a 2013 model. I decided to replace the tires as I did not see them as safe for use.”