Hoosier Wolverine
Active Member
I should have reacted sooner to those on this forum who warned of the consequences of continuing to use the China Bombs (Missions).
Recently, while returning to Indiana from So. Carolina, my front ODS Mission tire exploded, resulting in a little over $2000 damage to my 3400RL BH. The damage included a section of J-wrap, the plastic wheel-well trim piece, one running light including wiring, one brake wire, as well as two sections of copper gas line.
After limping the remaining 200 miles home, using the spare, I bought 4 new G614s. Upon removal of the Missions it was discoved that two more were on the verge of blowing. One was swollen all the way around the diameter from broken belts. The other had a large bulge on the inside.
I should have replaced the "bombs" before, but I decided they'd only have a little over 3000 miles on them after this trip. I was extremely careful with pressure checking before starting each day's travel as well as checking temperatures at each stop. No amount of care, apparently, can avoid the inevitable with these tires.
Currently my BH is at the dealership being repaired. When I get it back, I'll buy another 614 to use as a spare. I'll also buy a TPMS, although that wouldn't have helped in this case.
Perhaps relating this will encourage others to get rid of their Missions before it's too late.
Recently, while returning to Indiana from So. Carolina, my front ODS Mission tire exploded, resulting in a little over $2000 damage to my 3400RL BH. The damage included a section of J-wrap, the plastic wheel-well trim piece, one running light including wiring, one brake wire, as well as two sections of copper gas line.
After limping the remaining 200 miles home, using the spare, I bought 4 new G614s. Upon removal of the Missions it was discoved that two more were on the verge of blowing. One was swollen all the way around the diameter from broken belts. The other had a large bulge on the inside.
I should have replaced the "bombs" before, but I decided they'd only have a little over 3000 miles on them after this trip. I was extremely careful with pressure checking before starting each day's travel as well as checking temperatures at each stop. No amount of care, apparently, can avoid the inevitable with these tires.
Currently my BH is at the dealership being repaired. When I get it back, I'll buy another 614 to use as a spare. I'll also buy a TPMS, although that wouldn't have helped in this case.
Perhaps relating this will encourage others to get rid of their Missions before it's too late.
