|
06-26-2011, 06:05 AM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Gulf Streamers Club
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 847
|
tow dolly wheels
have a master tow dolly with carisal rubber. have 7000 miles on tires. i've notice my tires have a chop on the tread.check air pressure 10 psi low so put them up to 50 psi. just trying to get info. heading to AK don't now if should get them change ? any info would be great.
safe travles bob,linda & missy
|
|
|
|
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
06-26-2011, 06:14 AM
|
#2
|
Moderator Emeritus
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Bryan, TX when not traveling.
Posts: 22,948
|
Depending on the wear pattern, it could be out of balance tires or it could be an alignment issue.
Ken
__________________
Amateur Radio Operator (KE5DFR)|No Longer Full-Time! - 2023 Cougar 22MLS toted by 2022 F150, 3.5L EcoBoost Tow Max FX4 Lariat Travel with one Standard Schnauzer and one small Timneh African Gray Parrot, retired mechanical engineer
|
|
|
06-26-2011, 08:32 AM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Riverton UT
Posts: 353
|
It could also be from bouncing, if you pull it for very long without a car on it they bounce like crazy. Wear like you describe will affect the ride more than anything else, and since you presumably don't ride in your toad it shouldn't be a problem.
__________________
Mark & Kathy, Rocky, Sadie & Ginger (Chihuahuas) Dixie and Daisy (Chorkies)
2007 Fleetwood Revolution LE 40E 2019 RAM Limited 1500 4x4
Play more golf
|
|
|
06-26-2011, 03:49 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 637
|
Been my experience with radial tires over the years that once they set a wear pattern that is easily visible, it is difficult, if not impossible, to change it. If it were me, I would replace both tires, get 'em properly balance and inflated....and keep an eye on them. Not worth it to have one of em "surprise" you when you least expect it. Just MO....
__________________
2003 Fleetwood Revolution DP
|
|
|
07-01-2011, 09:39 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 325
|
I have a master tow dolly with the same wear pattern on the tires. My tires are bias ply trailer tires. I run 50 lbs. in them as recommended. Had them checked at a tire dealer, rebalanced and found out that this is fairly common for pivoting tow dollies. Seems that about 10000 miles is the magic number for these tires from what I've read. There are so many variables when towing, weight on dolly, position of car, etc. and the dolly has no suspension, that it is very difficult to pinpoint the cause. Guess it just comes with using the dolly. I would purchase new tires before the trip. Most people recommend trailer tires because of the sidewall construction.
Enjoy your trip!
|
|
|
07-04-2011, 09:12 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Gulf Streamers Club
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 847
|
thanks for info. finaly got wifi. we replaced tires and was told to check wheel bearings. they were loose repacked them and tighten them. been watching them not heating up. than read oweners manual it said to check every 3000 miles. i guess it's called credit hours collage of life.
safe travles bob,linda & missy
|
|
|
07-04-2011, 09:33 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Monroe, Ga USA
Posts: 708
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bearaboo
I have a master tow dolly with the same wear pattern on the tires. My tires are bias ply trailer tires. I run 50 lbs. in them as recommended. Had them checked at a tire dealer, rebalanced and found out that this is fairly common for pivoting tow dollies. Seems that about 10000 miles is the magic number for these tires from what I've read. There are so many variables when towing, weight on dolly, position of car, etc. and the dolly has no suspension, that it is very difficult to pinpoint the cause. Guess it just comes with using the dolly. I would purchase new tires before the trip. Most people recommend trailer tires because of the sidewall construction.
Enjoy your trip!
|
.......Bob, the above post pretty much says it all, just the nature of the beast with a swivel platform. The tires will not track exactly straight while pulling, therefore causing uneven wear. I also have a Master-Tow dolly, and both set of tires have had the same wear pattern. I keep the buddy bearings greased regulary and tires balances, same result. I would not change the tires unless they are really bad or dry rotted, JMHO, Good luck and travel safe.
David G.
__________________
_____________________________________________
USAF 1959-1963/ JFK Innaguration parade 1961,
1997 Fleetwood Southwind 37Y, 460 ENGINE on FORD chassis, Power Platform with Tag Axle.
|
|
|
07-05-2011, 10:31 AM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Gulf Streamers Club
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 847
|
thanks for replay i changed tires and will watch them.wouldn't have done it but just started out and thought it would be cheaper here.
safe travles bob,linda & missy
|
|
|
07-06-2011, 02:10 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 2,075
|
I called Master Tow to ask some questions today. I was told the bias ply tires tend to wear quicker and more unevenly compared to the radial. He suggested I try to get the radials. They are an option on the Master Tow so all the dealers I checked with did not have any units with the radials.
I certainly have no knowledge of this other than what I was told. I was thinking if I did get the Master Tow I would have the tires replaced with radials from a local tire shop and buy a used wheel to mount one of the bias ply tires for a spare.
__________________
Jim,
2024 Ford F350 Lariat Ultimate, CCLB, diesel, SRW
2020 Jayco Pinnacle 32RLTS, Reese Goose Box
|
|
|
07-09-2011, 12:20 PM
|
#10
|
Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,827
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by JDT
I certainly have no knowledge of this other than what I was told. I was thinking if I did get the Master Tow I would have the tires replaced with radials from a local tire shop and buy a used wheel to mount one of the bias ply tires for a spare.
|
Do yourself a big favor if you run radial ply tires on the ground have a radial ply tire for a spare as well.
__________________
John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|