jpmorgan37
Well-known member
www.jcacorp.com is the Trail America website. It does give a e-mail contact: Dave@jcacorp.com
Good Luck,
John
Good Luck,
John
cdbMidland
Past Michigan Chapter Leader
I just tried to e-mail Dave@jcacorp.com and got an "undeliverable" message I wanted to ask about the correct pressure for mt TrailAmerica tires.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
Cooper/Chuck,
Try this: jcautopart@worldnet.att.net / 253-922-1234
My guess is that they won't work either.
Another route is through Tredit. Try them at their Elkhart number on their website. I beleive they supply most of Heartland's tires/wheels
And finally, if Tredit is no help, give Scott Tuttle at call (574-262-5992) at Heartland. He should be able to point you in the right direction.
Try this: jcautopart@worldnet.att.net / 253-922-1234
My guess is that they won't work either.
Another route is through Tredit. Try them at their Elkhart number on their website. I beleive they supply most of Heartland's tires/wheels
And finally, if Tredit is no help, give Scott Tuttle at call (574-262-5992) at Heartland. He should be able to point you in the right direction.
morganm12
George
Blowout (LOAD BOSS tire)
These are pics of my blowout and damage in Jun this year. Less than 2000 miles and speeds of 60 mph + or - 5. This damage was repaired by LSI in Elkhart. The first bill was $1100 and paid for by my $500 deductable Ins. Heartland paid $350 of my deductable. LSI had a problem matching my wheels and tires so it was resubmitted to my Ins and was approved to replace all four tires and wheels. The replacement tires were MISSION RADIAL S/T for trailer service only. The LOAD BOSS bias tread separated. I didn't keep the alligator that came off and done the damage pictured below so Heartland didn't even try for warranty replacement or to recover any cost from the tire company.
These are pics of my blowout and damage in Jun this year. Less than 2000 miles and speeds of 60 mph + or - 5. This damage was repaired by LSI in Elkhart. The first bill was $1100 and paid for by my $500 deductable Ins. Heartland paid $350 of my deductable. LSI had a problem matching my wheels and tires so it was resubmitted to my Ins and was approved to replace all four tires and wheels. The replacement tires were MISSION RADIAL S/T for trailer service only. The LOAD BOSS bias tread separated. I didn't keep the alligator that came off and done the damage pictured below so Heartland didn't even try for warranty replacement or to recover any cost from the tire company.
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I have decided to buy new tires for the 3055 so now the question. The tires i have now are 235/80/16E, when i called the michelin dealer i was told they do not make 80 only 85 or 75 which is probably not a problem but he also said these tires are not made with G rating only E rating, is that what most are using.
jpmorgan37
Well-known member
osims;
If you decide to buy G rated tires, make sure your rims are G rated or rated for 110 psi. If they are rated for 80 psi, go with the E rated tires.
John
If you decide to buy G rated tires, make sure your rims are G rated or rated for 110 psi. If they are rated for 80 psi, go with the E rated tires.
John
tdharley
Well-known member
I was looking at these'
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/reifensucher.pl?ID=Shopzilla&typ=R-120636&Country=US
R rating?
Mastercraft, ever heard of them
Also I had a set of Missions on my toyhauler (only 1 year old) and had a right rear blowout. I got pictures of the damage if your interested
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/reifensucher.pl?ID=Shopzilla&typ=R-120636&Country=US
R rating?
Mastercraft, ever heard of them
Also I had a set of Missions on my toyhauler (only 1 year old) and had a right rear blowout. I got pictures of the damage if your interested
ct0218
Well-known member
Those are 17" Mastercraft tires, load range E. I believe your OEM tires were LR E also, but are 16". I'm not sure of the actual load rating because it is an odd size, probably around 3000# per tire. Not familiar with them though. If I was going to buy replacement tires in that size I would buy something that is as tough as you can get, and that would be the Michelin XPS rib--never heard anyone complain about them. There are other good tires also, and premium tires are costly (but a lot cheaper than a repair).
ct0218
Well-known member
Go for them! At least they're made here, and you can talk to someone in the US if you have a problem. I'm soon replacing my Trail America chinese tires with Goodyear G614 RST tires, the same ones Jim B put on a couple of months ago. I don't want to experience what Cooper just went through.
Cooper
Well-known member
I have ordered the G614 my problem is finding a new set of wheels at the correct rating. 16x7'',6.5 bolt pattern, 8 lug, 110PSI and 3750 load range. I would like a different design than the OEM ones (made in China).
So far ALCOA wheels look like the best at $250.00 per. but I do not like the design it looks to much like the OEM ones.
So far ALCOA wheels look like the best at $250.00 per. but I do not like the design it looks to much like the OEM ones.
ct0218
Well-known member
I don't know if Heartland is still using Trail America tires or not, but it is doubtful that the damage would ever be covered by the tire manufacturer if you can't get in touch with them. The website is incomplete, and that is another bad sign. I've searched and cannot locate anything on JCA Corp.
Cooper
Well-known member
Coopers Blowout Pic
Here are the pic that show my blowout. It does not look like $4200.00 worth of damage in the pic, but there is a lot of damage under the trailer.
I will pick up my G614 today, but I have not found wheels yet. Finding wheels rated 3750 lbs and 110 PSI is hard. I started to buy my tires at NTB ($ 269.22)but they wanted an extra $29.00 for road hazard and they pro rate them if damaged. So I bought them at Discount Tire for $260.00 and the road hazard is included and the tire is fully covered until 2/32 no pro rates.
Here are the pic that show my blowout. It does not look like $4200.00 worth of damage in the pic, but there is a lot of damage under the trailer.
I will pick up my G614 today, but I have not found wheels yet. Finding wheels rated 3750 lbs and 110 PSI is hard. I started to buy my tires at NTB ($ 269.22)but they wanted an extra $29.00 for road hazard and they pro rate them if damaged. So I bought them at Discount Tire for $260.00 and the road hazard is included and the tire is fully covered until 2/32 no pro rates.
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Ken Washington
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Cooper,
Thanks for the pictures. I know that this is not a good experience to go though! I hope that I do not have this happen as it will be the last straw and you will see mine up for sale. Too much money is being paid for these units to have some of the problems that we are seeing on this forum! Hope your repair will look nice and you will be back on the camping trail soon.
Ken
Thanks for the pictures. I know that this is not a good experience to go though! I hope that I do not have this happen as it will be the last straw and you will see mine up for sale. Too much money is being paid for these units to have some of the problems that we are seeing on this forum! Hope your repair will look nice and you will be back on the camping trail soon.
Ken
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Jim_1899
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Wow I had have been driving on the highway with good conditions at between 70 to 77mph. Pulling the trailer has been very smooth. On two lane highways I go very slow. I will have to check to see what type of tire my 06 Bighorn has and check the air before I leave tommorrow for Mark Twain State Park.
Tires can be a problem I guess everyone remembers the Ford Exployer. So far I have been blessed since I have never had a blowout, just my tires wearout pretty fast. I have 33,000 miles on my 05 Ford F350.
Reading about the blow outs make realize that driving slower is safer and to keep checking my air pressure each time I get fuel.
Tires can be a problem I guess everyone remembers the Ford Exployer. So far I have been blessed since I have never had a blowout, just my tires wearout pretty fast. I have 33,000 miles on my 05 Ford F350.
Reading about the blow outs make realize that driving slower is safer and to keep checking my air pressure each time I get fuel.
