Posted 2008-09-10 8:12 AM (#91228) Subject: What Trailer Tires
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Posts: 51 Location: North Carolina
Well it is time to buy new tires for my trailer. I have been extremely pleased with the Good Year LT235/85R16 G614 tires that have been on my trailer. I know I have gotten at least 70,000 miles out of them. I am pretty sure I will be putting them back on my trailer although they are pricey. (I think for as long as they have lasted they are worth it) Anyway I was just wondering what tire everyone else is running on there trailer and if they have been pleased with them. Also what kind of mileage have you gotten out of them? Just looking at all the other options before I pony up the money.
Posted 2008-09-10 8:29 AM (#91233 - in reply to #91228) Subject: RE: What Trailer Tires
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
Many of the new trailers are equipped with Chinese tires and you can read about their consistent blow out issues. Carlisle, Marathon and Firestone are some brands to avoid. If you are getting the results from Goodyear as you suggest, it would be unreasonable toi use anything else. Many owners have never had the wear and service you have enjoyed.
Posted 2008-09-11 4:01 PM (#91349 - in reply to #91228) Subject: RE: What Trailer Tires
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
I have been extremely pleased with the Good Year LT235/85R16 G614RST tires that have been on my trailer.
I wish Michelin built a tire in that size and load capacity.
On a 7000# axle I would use a Michelin XPS Rib. Anything above 7000#, use the G614RST. Anything above the 3750# rating of the G614, you'll need to move up to a 215/75R17.5.
Posted 2008-09-12 8:46 AM (#91374 - in reply to #91228) Subject: RE: What Trailer Tires
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Posts: 28 Location: Broomfield, CO
DO NOT buy "Trail America " Tires.... I had 3 blow UP (Not out) on my way to OKC. I googled them and found other people had trouble with them....They blow up damaging your trailer....If anyone has them on their trailer you will be money ahead getting rid of them right away..... I have about $2000 damage on my trailer due to these tires....
Posted 2008-09-13 10:13 PM (#91456 - in reply to #91233) Subject: RE: What Trailer Tires
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Where are you getting your information about Carlisle tires. Meaning, made in China and blow outs. I can't find anything that speaks to that. Please advise because I just put 4 new Carlisle tires on my trailer.
Posted 2008-09-14 3:25 AM (#91462 - in reply to #91456) Subject: RE: What Trailer Tires
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Originally written by seb on 2008-09-13 11:13 PM
Where are you getting your information about Carlisle tires. Meaning, made in China and blow outs. I can't find anything that speaks to that. Please advise because I just put 4 new Carlisle tires on my trailer.
Now you realize why the Carlisle's, are so much cheaper than anything else out there.... Good tires ain't cheap, cheap tires ain't good. "Pay me now or pay me later".
What Trailer Tires
