2007 Keystone Raptor Tires Problems

“First carlisle radial trail tire to blow on our three axle 34 foot rv trailer on august 12,2009 while traveling west through a 9 mile construction zone with two way traffic on the east bound side of interstate 80, about 73 miles east of council bluffs, iowa, the center carlisle tire on the curb side of our three axle 34 foot rv trailer blew out. This was at about 5 miles into the construction zone with no place to pull over. …”

“Third carlisle radial trail tire to blow on our three axle 34 foot rv trailer on september 14, 2009 while returning from minneapolis, traveling west on interstate 80 at 10:15 a.m. At about mile marker 272, near the east side of the kearney ne. Exit, the center road (driver) side carlisle tire on our three axle rv trailer blew out. We pulled over as soon as possible (within 150 feet) and replaced the blown tire/wheel with the spare and continued on to julesburg colorado, where we had the blown tire replace with a non carlisle tire. …”

“Second carlisle radial trail tire to blow on our three axle 34 foot rv trailer on september 10, 2009 while trailing north east on interstate 76 at 6:10 p.m. At about mile marker 112 between brush and sterling, colorado the rear curb (passenger) side carlisle tire on our three axle rv trailer blew out. We pulled over as soon as possible and found the rear quarter panel, wheel flair, and the clearance light were damaged and the mud flap missing from the blown carlisle tire. We replaced the blown tire/wheel with the spare and continued on to julesburg, colorado where we spent the night. …”

“Carlisle tires on 2007 Keystone Raptor 5th wheel trailer showed cracks in the sidewalls after only 1200 miles. Had to replace all 6 tires in nashville, tn at a cost of $906. , while on vacation there last month. Contacted carlisle in aiken, sc and filed a complaint june 25, 2009. They agreed to have the tires picked up and brought in for analysis. Have not heard from them to this date.”

“My Keystone Raptor 3814 had 2 blow outs that cause alot of damage. I made sure that the tires were properly inflated and that I wasn't over weight and I still had blow outs. The carlie 15 d rated tires that came on my Raptor are too small. They only will hold #2550 per tire times 6 tires is less than my raptors to gvwr of #16000!!!! I have since fixed my Raptor and changed all of my tires to 16 e rated tires ad wheels and have had no problems. Now, I talked to Keystone's area rep and was told nothing was wrong. Now Keystone offers 16 e rated tires and 8 lug axles. …”