I purchased a 2022 Pioneer Puma 31RLQS from Bill Plemmons RV in Raleigh NC in 2021 and over this last weekend we were driving from Wilson NC to Virginia Beach, VA for a vacation ( Date Range September 6th thru September 9th 2024) and 4 of the travel trailer tires exploded , tire pressure was checked prior and was at correct Manufacturers Tire Pressure and a tire inspection was completed. I have spent almost $1500 in roadside service charges and with the purchase of 5 brand new tires (Including the spare) and I just wanted to find out the tire brand that was used on this model just to verify that is reflected the tires that were placed on my unit. I appreciate your help with this matter, I am working on getting estimates to complete the repairs to the damaged fenders on both sides. Thanks for any feedback or assistance with this matter.
It stinks to hear of blowouts, especially all 4 tires. If you had Castle Rocks, it’s not surprising though, and most trailers of that year would’ve came with them. I would never suggest buy Castle Rock tires. Goodyear is the best I’ve had experience with, but there’s other good ones out there. I would suggest an onboard Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System so you can keep an eye on pressure as you’re driving. You can then see symptoms of a blowout before it happens, preventing further damage to your trailer. Even good tires can have failures.
When we bought our Starcraft 212 FB new in 2021, it came wearing Castle Rock tires that were 7 months old. This was our first travel trailer and I'd never heard of Castle Rock tires, so did a little research. I couldn't believe all the "China Bomb" stories, but, lacking experience, I couldn't ignore them, either. Double checking, the tire specs were the same as the Goodyear, so I figured the Castle Rocks would be as good. and that the Castle Rock horror stories, especially the one where the writer claimed he had one blow up while in his spare tire carrier, were anomalies. After my first Castle Rock blowout around three thousand miles later, I made the switch to Goodyear, but cheapskate-slow-learner that I am, I kept one of the brand new, never used OEM Castle Rocks in the spare tire rack, just in case. Had to be good enough to get me to a tire store if one of the Goodyears failed, I reasoned. Wrong. Just days ago, prepping for an upcoming 6 week trip, I found that the unused Castle Rock, kept properly inflated and covered in the spare tire carrier, had experienced internal band separation, deforming the tire and rendering it useless. My advice would be to get the best tires you can afford, but think twice before buying Castle Rock.
I would definitely never suggest anyone buy a Castle Rock tire. The Goodyears are definitely the way to go. Our new Travel Trailer came with another brand, which we're monitoring closely, 3,600 miles in now, will replace with Goodyears at some point.
I ran the tires on my previous trailer the entire time that I owned it, almost 15 years, never an issue. I kept them inflated and covered when not on the road. My current trailer had Castle Rock 225/75R15 8ply 113L tires on it when I bought it 5 years ago. I have pulled it about 5500 miles with my current truck and probably a couple thousand miles with my previous truck. Until I curbed the LH tires last year, I never had any issues with them. One blew out last year within about 50 miles after the curbing incident and the other this year. Other than a scuff on the sidewalls, I couldn't see any damage. The tires on the right side are still in good shape visually. I believe that if I hadn't curbed them they would have never blown. I always kept them inflated to spec and checked them regularly. I replaced all of the tires this year and notice that for the tire size I'm running everyone is only offering 10ply tires, including Castle Rock. I went with the Carlisle Trailer HD 10ply 117M rated over the Goodyear because of reviews and price. Also I always insist that my trailer tires be balanced. Don't ever let a tire store tell you that it isn't necessary to balance trailer tires. Vibrations can cause heat, wear issues and puts more stress on your axle bearings.
I definitely think it’s possible to get a good set of Castle Rocks. I do know of a few others that have lasted quite a while with proper maintenance. I was fairly happy with what I got out of ours, but wasn’t happy enough to buy another set.
Great video! I really got excited about these Goodyear trailer tires until I found out they don’t come in my size. ST175/80R13. Oh well, back to doing more research.
Our Castle Rocks were separating on a 2018 Wolf Pup. (Date coded October 2017). They only had a few thousand miles on them, like yours. When I went to pull the wheels to get Goodyear Endurance tires mounted, I found a cross-threaded lug nut _from the factory._ I had to replace the stud and lug nut before I could put the rim back on... I was pretty annoyed at Forest River.
These rigs aren’t put together very well, and seems like it’s gotten worse over the past couple years. The castle rocks were just one example of cheaper practices.
Same here, our Castle Rock tire exploded and the other one was separating. I replaced them with Goodyear Endurance. The Castle Rocks are such a poor quality, it's incomprehensible why they are approved for use, they are only 4-ply. The Goodyear are 10-ply.
I bought a travel trailer in 2017 it had castle rock st205-75-14 they have over 12,000 miles no problems but I am thinking about new tires and will probably put something different and don't know yet what it will be
I know quite a few people who had them plenty long and many miles. I don't recommend changing them out for no reason, but I'd never buy a set for any of my trailers either. There are much better options and I like something with a higher speed rating for more cushion on the interstates.
Just found out about this. Bought a used 2018 last fall. Tires were dated 2016 so they are 6 and going on 7 years old. Took a 275 mile trip after we bought it. I would never have taken that trip if I had known the tires were that old. Camper and Tires look new. It was hardly used. Doesn't matter they are old.
It really sucks that they can’t make tires that last longer, especially since many trailers see few miles. I have a feeling I put on a lot more miles than most.
I'm getting Endurance's next week. "Storm Kings" came with the trailer and they are AKA known as "China Bombs." No problems after one year and four months with about 2500 miles on them but... I have a Tire Minder TPMS coming here any day now. The Storm Kings look good....so I'm still on the fence...but leaning to getting them. I did put a road armor suspension on mine.
Well this was one of my main fears when we purchased our used 2021 Coachmen Freedom Express back in November 2022 as the trailer was equipped with 4 Castle Rock 205 r75 14 D range . But to my surprise, we did a round trip of 10,000 miles from Alabama to British Columbia and never had any issue. I don't use any tpms, I visually check my tires before and during each trip, testing their temperature with my hand at each stop. Of course I monitored they pressure as well. I used wheel cover at each stop, and Tire Cradle Vehicle Travel Ramps for Storage-Flat Spot and Flat Tire Prevention for long stay. Today one of the 4 tires is showing some signs of fatigue (curb hit) and i'll change them all next week before our next adventure. The Good Year are way too expensive, some other brands like Trailer King into the 60-80 buck range are doing as well as Good Year. Cheers
I ran gladiators yes the fail too but I roll till they go for the mone the China went from d to e to cover the weight rvs don’t go past 4 years no matter the mileage
My 2021 Center Console 23 FT Bay Boat came with 4 Castle Rock CHINA BOMBS that were date coded 2017. The tires were already 4 years old when I bought the boat. This is something I did not catch at the time of purchase. In only 20 months, 2 of the 4 China Bombs have separated. Thankfully they did not blow out on the road. I replaced the 4 tires and my spare with Goodyear Endurance tires one week ago, and they are dated 2022. If anyone has these China Bombs on their trailer, RV, Utility, Boat, whatever, get them off ASAP. It's not a matter of "IF" but a matter of "WHEN" they will separate. The last thing you want is a tire to separate at highway speed. Thanks for the video. I hope that everyone who owns these Turds will get rid of them.
Wow, 4 years old at time of purchase; I would have demanded new ones. I can’t believe they get away with putting something that old on the trailer. The Goodyear’s should serve you much better!
Thanks for the info. What is the weight of your trailer loaded? Also what tires did you get and what load rating? Would like to get the same ones for mine next spring. Thanks 😁 👍
Gross vehicle weight rating for the trailer is 7,500lbs, but we scaled it loaded at around 6,500. The Goodyear’s are load range D which I think is the only option for 14 inch wheels. I thought about upgrading to 15 inch wheels, but couldn’t justify the cost.
I'd spring for the new Goodyear spare so you're trip isn't compromised if you need it and are 100s of miles from a tire store with right one in stock. You'll sleep better for $200.
As tight as money can be, I try to keep cash in my pocket until absolutely necessary. I’m not saying it’s a bad idea to replace the spare, but we never ended up needing it. We’ve since sold the trailer and have 5 new china tires to deal with…
I just have two Castle tires blow out this year after 3 years of use. there's a 5-year warranty on them I was able to get two free new tires plus labor after filing claim form . I will continue to run them as long as they give me free tires
@@bigseff23 I've read that LT truck tires aren't made to flex, which double and triple axle trailer tires will encounter when making tight turns. However, I know a great many people run them with no issues. Each situation is different, so do your research. Best of luck!
I've recently been learning about trailer tires. I had a tire on my new boat trailer completely come apart and I've since learned that the market has been flooded with these cheap "China bombs" that are prone to failure without warning. Trailer manufactures are basically getting good deals on tires. I replaced them yesterday with Endurance tires. I've been told that Goodyear developed these tires to address this problem. My tire dealer told me that there are other brands of good quality trailer tires, you just have to go to a quality reputal tire shop to get them.
I have to imagine there are other brands that make a good tire. It can’t be just Goodyear. I got a pretty good deal on these, so no reason for me, not to go this route.
florida trailer towing speeds of the interstate is 55mph. on interstates 65 mph unless posted 70mph this does not mean it is safe to tow at this speed. What is your family's safety worth.
Most experts recommend a max towing speed of 65; I’m going to stick with that recommendation, but even that requires all the stars to align for it to be safe. Speed is just one of many factors in the journey to safe towing. Not exceeding specs of truck, trailer, axles, tires, and proper setup of a quality weight distribution hitch are key factors. I have a lot of towing miles under my belt, and I’m confident in my setup and it’s maintenance (which is another factor). I believe the I can safely tow at 70mph assuming the situation (including weather) dictates it’s safety and legality.
I retired as over the road trucker and something people may not think of is never run over curbs that can damage inside of your tire and cause a failure at high speeds. Enjoyed your vid about tires as I just bought a used travel trailer. Happy trails. @@mountainsintomemories
We bought our rv towable triler in 2023, it is a 2022. It had castle rocks. single axle with a spair. While traveling at 65 mph on I 4 east in plant city heading to orlando. Our castle rock passenger tire blew off the treads, the rv wiggled so bad, it bent the sway arm plates i have. We had an emergency road repair guy came out and called them china bombs. We had all 3 tires replaced with good year endurance. Get rid of those castle rocks man, just saying.
@@mountainsintomemories and if and when they pop ?, they will do some very heavy damage to the trailer they are pulling if it is an rv ?, they will rip the wheel well all part.
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I purchased a 2022 Pioneer Puma 31RLQS from Bill Plemmons RV in Raleigh NC in 2021 and over this last weekend we were driving from Wilson NC to Virginia Beach, VA for a vacation ( Date Range September 6th thru September 9th 2024) and 4 of the travel trailer tires exploded , tire pressure was checked prior and was at correct Manufacturers Tire Pressure and a tire inspection was completed. I have spent almost $1500 in roadside service charges and with the purchase of 5 brand new tires (Including the spare) and I just wanted to find out the tire brand that was used on this model just to verify that is reflected the tires that were placed on my unit. I appreciate your help with this matter, I am working on getting estimates to complete the repairs to the damaged fenders on both sides. Thanks for any feedback or assistance with this matter.
It stinks to hear of blowouts, especially all 4 tires. If you had Castle Rocks, it’s not surprising though, and most trailers of that year would’ve came with them. I would never suggest buy Castle Rock tires. Goodyear is the best I’ve had experience with, but there’s other good ones out there.
I would suggest an onboard Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System so you can keep an eye on pressure as you’re driving. You can then see symptoms of a blowout before it happens, preventing further damage to your trailer. Even good tires can have failures.
When we bought our Starcraft 212 FB new in 2021, it came wearing Castle Rock tires that were 7 months old. This was our first travel trailer and I'd never heard of Castle Rock tires, so did a little research. I couldn't believe all the "China Bomb" stories, but, lacking experience, I couldn't ignore them, either. Double checking, the tire specs were the same as the Goodyear, so I figured the Castle Rocks would be as good. and that the Castle Rock horror stories, especially the one where the writer claimed he had one blow up while in his spare tire carrier, were anomalies. After my first Castle Rock blowout around three thousand miles later, I made the switch to Goodyear, but cheapskate-slow-learner that I am, I kept one of the brand new, never used OEM Castle Rocks in the spare tire rack, just in case. Had to be good enough to get me to a tire store if one of the Goodyears failed, I reasoned. Wrong. Just days ago, prepping for an upcoming 6 week trip, I found that the unused Castle Rock, kept properly inflated and covered in the spare tire carrier, had experienced internal band separation, deforming the tire and rendering it useless. My advice would be to get the best tires you can afford, but think twice before buying Castle Rock.
I would definitely never suggest anyone buy a Castle Rock tire. The Goodyears are definitely the way to go. Our new Travel Trailer came with another brand, which we're monitoring closely, 3,600 miles in now, will replace with Goodyears at some point.
I ran the tires on my previous trailer the entire time that I owned it, almost 15 years, never an issue. I kept them inflated and covered when not on the road. My current trailer had Castle Rock 225/75R15 8ply 113L tires on it when I bought it 5 years ago. I have pulled it about 5500 miles with my current truck and probably a couple thousand miles with my previous truck. Until I curbed the LH tires last year, I never had any issues with them. One blew out last year within about 50 miles after the curbing incident and the other this year. Other than a scuff on the sidewalls, I couldn't see any damage. The tires on the right side are still in good shape visually. I believe that if I hadn't curbed them they would have never blown. I always kept them inflated to spec and checked them regularly. I replaced all of the tires this year and notice that for the tire size I'm running everyone is only offering 10ply tires, including Castle Rock. I went with the Carlisle Trailer HD 10ply 117M rated over the Goodyear because of reviews and price. Also I always insist that my trailer tires be balanced. Don't ever let a tire store tell you that it isn't necessary to balance trailer tires. Vibrations can cause heat, wear issues and puts more stress on your axle bearings.
I definitely think it’s possible to get a good set of Castle Rocks. I do know of a few others that have lasted quite a while with proper maintenance. I was fairly happy with what I got out of ours, but wasn’t happy enough to buy another set.
I've noticed a big difference from balancing the tires. I used to find cabinets open and things spilling out when I stopped, but not anymore.
@@AcmeRacing that's interesting, maybe I'll get mine balanced and see if that makes a difference.
Great video! I really got excited about these Goodyear trailer tires until I found out they don’t come in my size. ST175/80R13. Oh well, back to doing more research.
You could always go up a size depending on rims, weights, and such. A lot of people go up in sizes for better weight capacities.
Our Castle Rocks were separating on a 2018 Wolf Pup. (Date coded October 2017). They only had a few thousand miles on them, like yours. When I went to pull the wheels to get Goodyear Endurance tires mounted, I found a cross-threaded lug nut _from the factory._ I had to replace the stud and lug nut before I could put the rim back on... I was pretty annoyed at Forest River.
These rigs aren’t put together very well, and seems like it’s gotten worse over the past couple years. The castle rocks were just one example of cheaper practices.
Same here, our Castle Rock tire exploded and the other one was separating. I replaced them with Goodyear Endurance. The Castle Rocks are such a poor quality, it's incomprehensible why they are approved for use, they are only 4-ply. The Goodyear are 10-ply.
I bought a travel trailer in 2017 it had castle rock st205-75-14 they have over 12,000 miles no problems but I am thinking about new tires and will probably put something different and don't know yet what it will be
I know quite a few people who had them plenty long and many miles. I don't recommend changing them out for no reason, but I'd never buy a set for any of my trailers either. There are much better options and I like something with a higher speed rating for more cushion on the interstates.
Good information, looking to replace my original tires
You’ll definitely like the Goodyear’s, they’re very high quality. Thanks for watching!
Just found out about this. Bought a used 2018 last fall. Tires were dated 2016 so they are 6 and going on 7 years old. Took a 275 mile trip after we bought it. I would never have taken that trip if I had known the tires were that old. Camper and Tires look new. It was hardly used. Doesn't matter they are old.
It really sucks that they can’t make tires that last longer, especially since many trailers see few miles. I have a feeling I put on a lot more miles than most.
Lower in the centre is "concave". G/Y Endurance seems to be the tire of choice in my circle of friends here in the rust belt of Ontario, Canada.
I’m very happy with the endurance so far, we’ve put quite a lot of miles on them this summer!
I'm getting Endurance's next week. "Storm Kings" came with the trailer and they are AKA known as "China Bombs." No problems after one year and four months with about 2500 miles on them but... I have a Tire Minder TPMS coming here any day now. The Storm Kings look good....so I'm still on the fence...but leaning to getting them. I did put a road armor suspension on mine.
It’s a tough call, I feel a lot more confident with the endurance.
Well this was one of my main fears when we purchased our used 2021 Coachmen Freedom Express back in November 2022 as the trailer was equipped with 4 Castle Rock 205 r75 14 D range .
But to my surprise, we did a round trip of 10,000 miles from Alabama to British Columbia and never had any issue.
I don't use any tpms, I visually check my tires before and during each trip, testing their temperature with my hand at each stop.
Of course I monitored they pressure as well.
I used wheel cover at each stop, and Tire Cradle Vehicle Travel Ramps for Storage-Flat Spot and Flat Tire Prevention for long stay.
Today one of the 4 tires is showing some signs of fatigue (curb hit) and i'll change them all next week before our next adventure.
The Good Year are way too expensive, some other brands like Trailer King into the 60-80 buck range are doing as well as Good Year.
Cheers
I bet that was an awesome trip! I’m glad the tires held up for you! Proper maintenance goes a long way.
What is the speed rating of the trailer kings?
@@mountainsintomemories 105/101M 81mph 👍
@@AdventuraHighway31 that’s plenty sufficient, I’ll look into those next round.
Best trailer tires I've had are the maxxis m8008 . Finally replaced them after 15 years. Started cracking in the tread area.
I have heard good things about about those as well
I ran gladiators yes the fail too but I roll till they go for the mone the China went from d to e to cover the weight rvs don’t go past 4 years no matter the mileage
My 2021 Center Console 23 FT Bay Boat came with 4 Castle Rock CHINA BOMBS that were date coded 2017. The tires were already 4 years old when I bought the boat. This is something I did not catch at the time of purchase. In only 20 months, 2 of the 4 China Bombs have separated. Thankfully they did not blow out on the road. I replaced the 4 tires and my spare with Goodyear Endurance tires one week ago, and they are dated 2022. If anyone has these China Bombs on their trailer, RV, Utility, Boat, whatever, get them off ASAP. It's not a matter of "IF" but a matter of "WHEN" they will separate. The last thing you want is a tire to separate at highway speed. Thanks for the video. I hope that everyone who owns these Turds will get rid of them.
Wow, 4 years old at time of purchase; I would have demanded new ones. I can’t believe they get away with putting something that old on the trailer. The Goodyear’s should serve you much better!
Thanks for the info.
What is the weight of your trailer loaded?
Also what tires did you get and what load rating?
Would like to get the same ones for mine next spring. Thanks 😁 👍
Gross vehicle weight rating for the trailer is 7,500lbs, but we scaled it loaded at around 6,500. The Goodyear’s are load range D which I think is the only option for 14 inch wheels. I thought about upgrading to 15 inch wheels, but couldn’t justify the cost.
Nice.
Thanks.
God bless and Safe travels. 🙏🙏🙏😁👍
I'd spring for the new Goodyear spare so you're trip isn't compromised if you need it and are 100s of miles from a tire store with right one in stock. You'll sleep better for $200.
As tight as money can be, I try to keep cash in my pocket until absolutely necessary. I’m not saying it’s a bad idea to replace the spare, but we never ended up needing it. We’ve since sold the trailer and have 5 new china tires to deal with…
I just have two Castle tires blow out this year after 3 years of use. there's a 5-year warranty on them I was able to get two free new tires plus labor after filing claim form . I will continue to run them as long as they give me free tires
That’s very interesting, and good to know. Was there any damage to your trailer from the blowouts?
We have a 33 foot x lite with the same tires. They are garbage. Had 2 blowouts. Definitely switching
I really like to Goodyear’s, plus nice peace of mind with the 87mph speed rating.
@@mountainsintomemories I'm thinking about switching to an LT light truck tire. Much better quality and load ratings
@@bigseff23 I've read that LT truck tires aren't made to flex, which double and triple axle trailer tires will encounter when making tight turns. However, I know a great many people run them with no issues. Each situation is different, so do your research. Best of luck!
Where in wv you headed to?
I believe we were headed to Durbin WV, East Fork campground, to ride the trains at Cass.
@@mountainsintomemories looks like you live not to far from me I am in the panhandle of wv
@@KelvinTaylor-gu4xo we used to come over to Wheeling on occasion for the Cabela’s, now the Bass Pro in Morgantown is more convenient though.
I've recently been learning about trailer tires. I had a tire on my new boat trailer completely come apart and I've since learned that the market has been flooded with these cheap "China bombs" that are prone to failure without warning. Trailer manufactures are basically getting good deals on tires. I replaced them yesterday with Endurance tires. I've been told that Goodyear developed these tires to address this problem.
My tire dealer told me that there are other brands of good quality trailer tires, you just have to go to a quality reputal tire shop to get them.
I have to imagine there are other brands that make a good tire. It can’t be just Goodyear. I got a pretty good deal on these, so no reason for me, not to go this route.
florida trailer towing speeds of the interstate is 55mph. on interstates 65 mph unless posted 70mph this does not mean it is safe to tow at this speed. What is your family's safety worth.
Most experts recommend a max towing speed of 65; I’m going to stick with that recommendation, but even that requires all the stars to align for it to be safe.
Speed is just one of many factors in the journey to safe towing. Not exceeding specs of truck, trailer, axles, tires, and proper setup of a quality weight distribution hitch are key factors.
I have a lot of towing miles under my belt, and I’m confident in my setup and it’s maintenance (which is another factor). I believe the I can safely tow at 70mph assuming the situation (including weather) dictates it’s safety and legality.
I retired as over the road trucker and something people may not think of is never run over curbs that can damage inside of your tire and cause a failure at high speeds. Enjoyed your vid about tires as I just bought a used travel trailer. Happy trails.
@@mountainsintomemories
We bought our rv towable triler in 2023, it is a 2022. It had castle rocks. single axle with a spair. While traveling at 65 mph on I 4 east in plant city heading to orlando. Our castle rock passenger tire blew off the treads, the rv wiggled so bad, it bent the sway arm plates i have. We had an emergency road repair guy came out and called them china bombs. We had all 3 tires replaced with good year endurance. Get rid of those castle rocks man, just saying.
We did replace them with Goodyears, which I liked a lot better. A blowout on a single axle trailer is a rough situation…
My castle rock tires didn’t last 1year
That sucks, I’m not sure why manufacturers are still putting them in rigs at this point.
@@mountainsintomemories answer: BECAUSE THEY ARE CHEAP TIRES !..LOL.
@@alanshaw4655 true, but I’d also say they’re fairly sufficient for the way most people use these rigs.
@@mountainsintomemories and if and when they pop ?, they will do some very heavy damage to the trailer they are pulling if it is an rv ?, they will rip the wheel well all part.
Castle rocks are made in the USA not saying there nor junk
Some sizes might be, but I don’t think they all are. I’d have to check into it. My biggest issues were the tire shape, and the bulges in the sidewall.
We have castle rocks on our grey wolf and will replace soon due to side wrinkles was thinking carlisle trail radials HD 205/75/14
@@davetennant7805 I’ve read good things about Carlisle . I wouldn’t hesitate to give them a try.
NO IT MRANS THE FIRST WEEK OF 2022
These tires are JUNK! You could not pay me to run these tires on my trailer. They fall apart easily.
The Goodyear’s or the Castle Rocks?
@@mountainsintomemories Castle Rock are junk! Always buy American made products.
What was the tpms system you used?
It came with the truck, you can get it at any RAM dealership.