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August 2010 I purchased 5 GY G-114's and new rims for our toy hauler (2 axle MOR/ryde IS)
April 2015 I had a right rear blowout, while coming off a sweeping left turn exit from the interstate.
Two things I think kept the trailer from rolling, the MOR/ryde IS and remaining GY 114
This was about 1 hour after starting the morning travel (on a Sunday) and we had 350 miles to go.
Since I no longer had a spare we did about 50 mph the rest of the way. My normal travel speed is 55-65.
Went to a GY dealer in Myrtle Beach.
Goodyear tire warranty division wanted nothing to do with the blowout.
My tires were 5 years and 2 months by date code but 4 years and 8 months by purchase date.
Two items of note, the TPMS did not alert when the tire blew. There was a delay and the TPS showed 70 psi at that tire until I turned it off and restarted. 70 psi wth no tread! Goodyear corporate was interested in the tire and wanted to see the tread and sidewall. The GY store had a bit of time convincing the people on the phone that there was no tread and hardly any sidewall.
I had the shop replace all 4 tries, did not want to take a chance with the remaining tires.
Someone, don't recall who, suggested I contact the GY property and damage division.
Started that conversation with explaining the difference in dates (tire build vs purchase).
Nice lady on the other end of the phone told me, we don't care about that, just get all you information together and forward to this email.......
All GY comms from that point were by email.
I submitted a claim for:
The 4 tire replacement I did in Myrtle Beach $1950
The rim (which was damaged during the blowout) and
The spare (originally I purchased 5 wheels and tires) $650
Body damage $3578
4" PVC storage tube $40
Duraflap mud flap $60
I submitted my claim May 19th, received an mail with a release to sign on May 21 and within a week I had a check for the full amount.
Only thing I didn't get was the $107 I paid for the body estimate, as I forgot to include that on my claim.
In this picture I have finished up and putting away the last of my tools. Notice the nice trooper still holding my hub cap for me?
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