trailer tires

[bc]

Don't know about anybody else but I prefer radial tires over bias ply. Ride better and pull easier. IMHO

 

[john in la]

I use ST radial tires made by Carlisle.
I keep them inflated
I do not let the trailer sit in one spot for more than a few weeks
And most of all I do not pull the trailer over 65 mph
I have never had a trailer tire blow out on me.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

i'm on my second set of trailer tires in 2 yrs. both sets of tires have separated. both sets of tires from china i believe. what do you guys like for 7K car trailer tires. thanks

Avoid making a sharp turn with a loaded trailer of hot black top.
This tire was the front tire on a 2 axle 20 ft 14k implement trailer.
Have someone drive and you observe what happens to the tires when you make a sharp turn with a loaded trailer.
Something has to give. This tire is 11 years old, past it's Best used by date.

 

[Jim.ME]

It would be interesting to know more about the blown 205 75 15s. Brand, type (P, LT, ST), load and speed ratings, bias or radial, recommended pressure on the sidewalls, etc.

 

[Sprint 6]

If your trailer only has 15 inch tires, you are probably regularly overloading it. 15 inch wheels probably only has 3500 pound axles.

Balancing trailer tires will help them last longer.

Thay being said, we sell a ton of, and have good luck with, Carlyle 10 ply ST tires. I only sell 10 ply +. No use going lower because they don't cost much more.

 

[Ray,IN]

the trailer is a 16ft car trailer. hauls a race car, small tractor for the neighbor, long lumber and stuff like that, hasn't been overloaded. tires are 205 75 15 and i keep 50 lbs or so in them as per tire store.

Always inflate tires on a tandem axle trailer to sidewall maximum. The inherent stresses of tandem axles in turns are very hard on sidewalls. The stoutest sidewalls are bias-ply LR E, ST tires. https://www.easternmarine.com/arisun-st225-75d-15-trailer-tire-load-range-d

 

[Ray,IN]

Don't buy trailer tires, buy regular pickup tires. Trailer tires are lower quality and cause more issues.

Not true. LT tires have lighter sidewalls than ST tires. The root cause of trailer tire problems is underinflation/overloading.
reference: https://www.rvtiresafety.net/ The owner of that website is Roger Marble, a retired tire design engineer and expert tire forensics specialist.

 

[caterpillar guy]

If tires are blowing out they are one of or more of the several things low air pressure, over loaded, to small for the job, or tires are to light rated for what is being hauled. Over inflation to a reasonable level like maybe 5-10 PSI is not a problem when you get more depending on the tire size and rating can be a problem. 100.00-20's will do much better at 110 PSI than at the 80or 90 they call for on the tire. Most bigger and semi trilwer tires call for 105-120 or maybe a bit more on heavier tires. I put 110 or more in all of the semi tires. Never had one blow out from over inflation that I know of. Under inflated radials will go in a new york minute.

 

[TerryfromSWIowa]

If 235/85R16 I like the commercial grade load range G with the flat tread like commercial truck tires
I would have to go see what brand I have on my 20k trailer but they’ve been on it for 6-8 years

I just put a set of these on my camper. Neighbor has them on his fuel trailer and seed tender and likes them.

 

[mjsnodgrass]

It would be interesting to know more about the blown 205 75 15s. Brand, type (P, LT, ST), load and speed ratings, bias or radial, recommended pressure on the sidewalls, etc.

the tires didn't blow out, the plies separated. 3 of the tires on the trailer look like a egg mounted on a wheel. the first set i bought in 2000. not a lot of tires to choose from. when they separated i bought these tires from local large tire dealer. they are no better.

 

[Jim.ME]

the tires didn't blow out, the plies separated. 3 of the tires on the trailer look like a egg mounted on a wheel. the first set i bought in 2000. not a lot of tires to choose from. when they separated i bought these tires from local large tire dealer. they are no better.

205 75 15 covers a wide range of tires from "may pops" to high quality tires. Beyond saying they are 205 75 15 tires you have given no info about the tires you are using. Knowing what you have used might get more thoughts to help with your issues.

 

[Destroked 450]

Our 2018 F-150 came with Hankook tires and the service we got had us purchasing another set of Hankook’s to replace the originals
Last year we pulled a camper 5200 miles on/off road, interstate and secondary maintaining speed limits up to 80 mph. I had a set of Hankook’s Vantra trailer tires installed before we started on the trip, absolutely no issues with the tires, I can not say how well they will age but I’ll be putting a set on my 16’ car trailer when it’s time to replace what’s on it now
Hankook is a Korean company with a plant in Clarksville, Tn

 

[mjsnodgrass]

205 75 15 covers a wide range of tires from "may pops" to high quality tires. Beyond saying they are 205 75 15 tires you have given no info about the tires you are using. Knowing what you have used might get more thoughts to help with your issues.

the tires are towmax 8 ply. the dealer no longer sells the brand. the dealer told me the tires were a better quality tire when i bought them. i'll do some research before i purchase new tires, i have a 24 ft deck over 14k trailer as well, but overkill for most of what i do anymore. it has 16in E rated tires i believe.

 

[mjsnodgrass]

If your trailer only has 15 inch tires, you are probably regularly overloading it. 15 inch wheels probably only has 3500 pound axles.

Balancing trailer tires will help them last longer.

Thay being said, we sell a ton of, and have good luck with, Carlyle 10 ply ST tires. I only sell 10 ply +. No use going lower because they don't cost much more.

that makes good sense. thanks

 

[Jim.ME]

the tires are towmax 8 ply. the dealer no longer sells the brand. the dealer told me the tires were a better quality tire when i bought them. i'll do some research before i purchase new tires, i have a 24 ft deck over 14k trailer as well, but overkill for most of what i do anymore. it has 16in E rated tires i believe.

Reviews I find for Towmax trailer tires include a number of tread separations and blow outs, a few saying they got good service. Given the 205 75 15 size you will likely be better served with a better brand name, like Carlisle, 10 ply tires and keep them inflated to the pressure on the side wall.

 

[mjsnodgrass]

Reviews I find for Towmax trailer tires include a number of tread separations and blow outs, a few saying they got good service. Given the 205 75 15 size you will likely be better served with a better brand name, like Carlisle, 10 ply tires and keep them inflated to the pressure on the side wall.

i agree. that's the way i'm thinking. thanks