trailer tires

[Camlocker75]

I put a set of Deestones on my 16 ft. trailer a few years ago. I believe they are a dedicated trailer tire. So far they have wore like iron and hold a very heavy load. They are Chinese, but I honestly can't complain about them. I'd buy them again.

 

[dirtydeed]

Just placed an order for (5) Carlisle Radial Trail HD's for my trailer. Lowest price was $53 free shipping on amazon. We'll see if it was a good buy.

I'm still on the original tires (12 years), but they now have severely cracked sidewalls and can't be trusted.

 

[mcfarmall]

I run Maxxis on my travel trailer and so far have had good luck with them. With the TT I change the tires every 6 years simply due to the fact that the rubber compound molecules break down and become weaker with time, making a catastrophic failure more likely. Other factors may hasten this degradation like UV light, heat, overloading, etc.. Check the numbers molded into the tire near the DOT info...first 2 digits are the week and next 2 digits are the last 2 digits of the year. 2417 would be the 24th week of 2017.

Since my TT has el cheapo vacuum formed plastic wheel wells, I prefer to err on the side of caution and change them on a time-based interval as opposed to a wear-based interval. Also, I never tow above 60 mph (yeah, I'm THAT guy).

Many folks on the Jayco owners forum use Maxxis tires. I believe mine are made in Thailand.

 

[GeoHorn]

I don't know how someone can say "That's why trailers have blow-outs" if that someone doesn't know how that person operates that trailer all of the time.

In my experience trailer tires blow because they've been abused... either overloaded, run low-pressure, over damaging objects, or are OLD, etc etc.

I buy tires specifically for trailer use and avoid shopping only for the lowest price. The Carlisle ST Road Trail HDs that are the latest design from Discount Tire cost about $125 ea and have given me no problem at all for over 25K miles over the last 3 years. Per Discount Tire, I buy their warranty which requires me to replace them every 4 years for road-hazard and every 6 years for anything else such as flats. Tire mfr's also limit tires to 6 years. I believe most trailers are used so little by their owners that they overlook the chronological age of their tires and THAT is the most common reason for seeing trailers with tire troubles on the side of the road.

 

[DustyRusty]

When I was looking for trailer tires, the dealer suggested that with the very limited use that have for a trailer, that bias ply tires would serve my needs best. Also said that if I were using the trailer over the road a lot, that the radial tire would be best. I put on 2 bias ply tires, and in 2 years, I doubt that they have logged 2500 miles. I will probably replace them in another 2 years. I also carry a spare just in case of a tire failure, along with a spare hub and bearings in the event one of those fails also.

 

[les.smith99]

YES most trailer tires rot off not wear out, for an average driver. You have to consider new tires every 3-4 years just a cost that is incurred by the fact you own a trailer.


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[markbxr400]

A few years back, I bought 2 new car haulers for my son and I to haul rock crawlers out to Moab and back. Identical trailers, new Carlisle tires on both. Also bought 2 spares. In the 5K miles round trip - 3 tire failures. We did not overload the trailers, drove 70mph peak, mostly interstates, and checked pressures every morning. All 3 failures were catastrophic blowouts.

Both of my current new trailers (12' utility single axle and 22' car hauler double axle) have Carlisle tires. I haven't hauled either over any long distance at higher speeds, but am dreading the day I do. I won't pull a trailer unless I have a spare for it.

 

[BAP]

A few years back, I bought 2 new car haulers for my son and I to haul rock crawlers out to Moab and back. Identical trailers, new Carlisle tires on both. Also bought 2 spares. In the 5K miles round trip - 3 tire failures. We did not overload the trailers, drove 70mph peak, mostly interstates, and checked pressures every morning. All 3 failures were catastrophic blowouts.

Both of my current new trailers (12' utility single axle and 22' car hauler double axle) have Carlisle tires. I haven't hauled either over any long distance at higher speeds, but am dreading the day I do. I won't pull a trailer unless I have a spare for it.

Most trailer tires are only rated at 65mph. Going faster than that, causes them to overheat and blow. If you plan on towing over 65, you will have better luck if you put on a tire with a higher speed rating.

 

[Tpack]

I run Maxxis on my travel trailer and so far have had good luck with them. With the TT I change the tires every 6 years simply due to the fact that the rubber compound molecules break down and become weaker with time, making a catastrophic failure more likely. Other factors may hasten this degradation like UV light, heat, overloading, etc.. Check the numbers molded into the tire near the DOT info...first 2 digits are the week and next 2 digits are the last 2 digits of the year. 2417 would be the 24th week of 2017.

Since my TT has el cheapo vacuum formed plastic wheel wells, I prefer to err on the side of caution and change them on a time-based interval as opposed to a wear-based interval. Also, I never tow above 60 mph (yeah, I'm THAT guy).

Many folks on the Jayco owners forum use Maxxis tires. I believe mine are made in Thailand.

I have had 2 sets of Maxxis tires on my camper and had no issues at all.

 

[WCR]

I run these on my trailers and have had good luck with them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gladiator-...735609&hash=item468080fdc3:g:yXEAAOSw~jpbSEPo

 

[Bulldog]

Might be worth while to check with a local trailer sales/service center if you have one.


I know Pro-line trailer sells tires and wheels. A 235/80 r16 is under $100.

 

[DThrash]

Goodyear Marathon made in China, { junk} Goodyear Endurance made in USA.
good tire.

 

[SidecarFlip]

You "rid of the china bombs long ago." But where are Maxxis manufactured?

China........

 

[SidecarFlip]

I run the same brand that U-Haul runs on their rental trailers. If it's good enough for You-All, it's good enough for me.

 

[Lil Foot]

I run the same brand that U-Haul runs on their rental trailers. If it's good enough for You-All, it's good enough for me.

And what brand is that?