Posted 2013-06-13 7:36 AM (#152690 - in reply to #152689) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 79 Location: Alberta Canada
Have these on my dodge ram and 16 ft stock trailer, very happy with the performance and wear pattern of these tires. Used on both highway and gravel roads.
Posted 2013-06-13 8:01 AM (#152692 - in reply to #152689) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 798 Location: Tenn/Ala.
The LTX is a nice tire, standard polyester/steel construction in an all-season tread (both the M/S and the A/T). If you can justify it, the XPS Rib is an all steel tire with a great tread pasttern for even wear on a trailer. It is the best choice Michelin has in a load range "E" for trailering.
Posted 2013-06-13 10:09 AM (#152698 - in reply to #152689) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 399 Location: Ottawa, Illinois 61350
I run these tires on my Sundowner LQ (3H 10' shortwall) and feel that they are very safe tires. We have used this same tire on some of our customers trailers also. Both the Michelins and the Good Year 10 and 14 ply tires are as good a trailer tire as there is available (in my opinion).
Posted 2013-06-14 11:51 AM (#152743 - in reply to #152689) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 350 Location: Penrose, Colorado
I would like to go to a heavier tire and my rims are 3750 but 80 psi, while checking the price difference and freight it would cost another $1000 for 4 tires over the LTX Michlein thanks all
Posted 2013-06-14 2:40 PM (#152751 - in reply to #152743) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Originally written by kooner on 2013-06-14 11:51 AM
I would like to go to a heavier tire and my rims are 3750 but 80 psi, while checking the price difference and freight it would cost another $1000 for 4 tires over the LTX Michlein thanks all
Check the price difference between the LTX M/S and the XPS RIB... The XPS RIB in a LR-E will be about the same price as the Goodyear G614RST lr-G... I have a friend with a 5 horse SD that has been all over the country. He's running 7" aluminum wheels with 265-75R16 LR-E LTX M/S Michelins. I believe they are rated at 3415# at 80 psi each, never had a problem but he is running a 7 " wide wheel.
I just like the strength of a all steel casing like that of the XPS RIB Michelin and the G614RST Goodyear.
Posted 2013-06-17 11:36 AM (#152818 - in reply to #152689) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 402 Location: Valentine, NE
Agree with the remarks as to the Goodyears...blew the tread off of one at 75 mph, 85 degrees and 18,000 pounds. Tire never did go flat and still had 110 lbs of air after the 8 miles it took to get off the interstate. ~30% tread left i would guess before..probably was damaged sometime but I did just rotate them last weekend...hummmmm.....
I doubt any other tires would of still been inflated....
Posted 2013-06-17 8:16 PM (#152831 - in reply to #152818) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
Originally written by Spin Doctor on 2013-06-17 11:36 AM
Agree with the remarks as to the Goodyears...blew the tread off of one at 75 mph, 85 degrees and 18,000 pounds. Tire never did go flat and still had 110 lbs of air after the 8 miles it took to get off the interstate. ~30% tread left i would guess before..probably was damaged sometime but I did just rotate them last weekend...hummmmm.....I doubt any other tires would of still been inflated....
What was the tire manufacture code on your Goodyears?
Posted 2013-06-18 12:01 AM (#152834 - in reply to #152833) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
If you are referring to Cooper "Discovery" tires, in our part of PA, Cooper tires has a very good reputation for LT truck tires; long wearing, good handling, and many styles are available.
Cooper was recently purchased by an Indian company, Apollo Tyres. Don't know how this will affect the Cooper named products.
Posted 2013-08-04 7:53 PM (#153816 - in reply to #152689) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 373 Location: Texas
the new-to-me trailer we are getting seems to have the original tires on it from 2004. So, time to replace those too. I have to look what is on them, but I remember seeing load range G. (Sundowner, 3H, 14'LQ). . . . So I will be mentally prepared when I head in to buy them, about how much per tire will I roughly be spending??? .... I have always shopped at Discount Tire due to the road hazard, and being able to replace pretty much anywhere we go if something happens, they should have something in this size I assume???
Posted 2013-08-05 8:48 PM (#153846 - in reply to #152689) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 544 Location: Claxton, Ga.
I am converting over to the Goodyear G614 tires here lately. 2 left to go. I just can't see throwing out an OK tire unless I was preparing for a long haul. The tires are quite pricey but my last 2 were about $350 a piece. First one over a year ago was over $400.
Posted 2013-08-05 11:08 PM (#153854 - in reply to #153846) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 373 Location: Texas
Originally written by Spooler on 2013-08-05 8:48 PM
I am converting over to the Goodyear G614 tires here lately. 2 left to go. I just can't see throwing out an OK tire unless I was preparing for a long haul. The tires are quite pricey but my last 2 were about $350 a piece. First one over a year ago was over $400.
Aw geez........ At least I am prepared now....These look good, but they are 9 years old, and all my hauls are at least 200 miles. Will have them keep the 2 best for spares. (I like to carry 2 spares on long hauls)
Posted 2013-08-18 9:24 PM (#154102 - in reply to #153865) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Location: Vermontville, MI 49096
My trailer tires are due to be replaced. I would like to know what I should be looking for in brands/sizes. My current tires are HF-504, 7.50-16LT, DURO. There is a very small HFR near the word DURO - not sure if that means anything important. What I have doesn't look like anything I have read in the above postings. My trailer is a 2004 Exiss gooseneck, 3 horse slant with 8ft LQ. Any suggestions?
Posted 2013-08-19 12:41 AM (#154103 - in reply to #154102) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Posts: 544 Location: Claxton, Ga.
Originally written by kigermom on 2013-08-18 1:24 AM
My trailer tires are due to be replaced. I would like to know what I should be looking for in brands/sizes. My current tires are HF-504, 7.50-16LT, DURO. There is a very small HFR near the word DURO - not sure if that means anything important. What I have doesn't look like anything I have read in the above postings. My trailer is a 2004 Exiss gooseneck, 3 horse slant with 8ft LQ. Any suggestions?
I would go with the Michelin's as stated above in a load range E. I don't think you would need the load range G.
Posted 2013-08-20 9:51 PM (#154160 - in reply to #154138) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Location: Vermontville, MI 49096
Thank you for the information. Another question however. Our local tire company suggested purchasing a Carlisle 750 - 16LT SPORT TRAIL LT. load rating LRE, load capacity 2755, no ply rating. Another is a Carlisle 8 - 14.5LT SPORT TRAIL LT, 12 ply rating, load capacity 2835, a third is Carlisle 700-15LT SPORT TRAIL LT, load rating LRD, load capacity 2040. The last is also a Carlisle ST235/80R16E1 124J B Radial Trail RH. Supposed to be trailer tires.Has anyone heard of Carlisle, good or bad? Would any of the tires I have mentioned (size wise) work? Or do you still recommend Michelin or Goodyear? I haul only 1-2 long trips a year (over 1000 miles) The rest of my travels are within the state. Thanks in advance.
Posted 2013-08-25 8:10 PM (#154260 - in reply to #152689) Subject: RE: trailer tires
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Location: Vermontville, MI 49096
Thanks gard. I did do some research and as you say there are many negative reports on the Carlisle. I was told by a trailer service man that Carlisles are recommended by dealers because there is a great markup on them. Looks like Goodyear or Michelin will be the best bet. Thanks again.
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Thank you for the information. Another question however. Our local tire company suggested purchasing a Carlisle 750 - 16LT SPORT TRAIL LT. load rating LRE, load capacity 2755, no ply rating. Another is a Carlisle 8 - 14.5LT SPORT TRAIL LT, 12 ply rating, load capacity 2835, a third is Carlisle 700-15LT SPORT TRAIL LT, load rating LRD, load capacity 2040. The last is also a Carlisle ST235/80R16E1 124J B Radial Trail RH. Supposed to be trailer tires.Has anyone heard of Carlisle, good or bad? Would any of the tires I have mentioned (size wise) work? Or do you still recommend Michelin or Goodyear? I haul only 1-2 long trips a year (over 1000 miles) The rest of my travels are within the state. Thanks in advance.