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Regulators to probe Goodyerar MH tire failures

bobsallyh
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2018/01/02/regulators-open-probe-goodyear-motorhome-tire-failures/997330001/
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2012Coleman
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So I don't often post in this section, when oprning up my browser this morning, I came across this article concerning G159 Tires. A search of the forum led me here. I don't have any skin in the game - just posting as info. Its a long article, but worth the read.
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Groover
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I find it interesting that they are investigating tires that were built 15 years ago. Back in 1998 when I had 7 year old Michelins explode on me the top US quality guy for Michelin told me that was normal and I must be an idiot for having anything over 6 years old still in service. At the same time tire dealers with old inventory were claiming that their tires were just fine. It would be nice to come with some standards for how long tires should last. Until then I am not going to push mine more than 6 or 7 years.

wolfe10
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Again, kind of a moot point. The G159's have been out of production for a LONG time.
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becker
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When the investigation is complete, I hope someone will post the results. I don't use Goodyear, only Michelins but I am still interested.

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rhagfo
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Ductape wrote:
Investigating long after the ashes are cold and the bodies are buried.

Yep, many of the failures were in the late 90โ€™s and early 2000โ€™s. Why investigate now? I would sure hope there are not any on current MH.
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Ductape
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Investigating long after the ashes are cold and the bodies are buried.
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moisheh
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The G159's have not been sold for years. They explode!!! Did you notice the recall was for tires built up to 2003. That is 15 years ago. If you are running those horrible GY's you are playing with fire!!! They are like all GY's. Junk.

Moisheh

gbopp
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Were the regulators not doing their job?

Bruce_Brown
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Id still take a G159 over a Michelin!
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tropical36
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Gee, I can't understand this at all and with all the tire threads on the net and the news flashes, would be full of this same thing, except for pertaining to the CHINESE junk, and no good for nothing, rather ride on the rims, putting your loved ones in jeopardy and in the face of death....BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!
Anyway, you and your family are safe and just as long as you buy US made and pay top dollar, cuz everyone knows, you always get what you pay for.
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K_Charles
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rgatijnet1
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I guess they see a problem when the G159 tires, designed for delivery trucks, are used on RV's.