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ribbitt

10-20-2006 18:18:57

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Got a 16-foot 10,000-lb GVW flatbed tandem-axle trailer I use to haul a tractor occasionally. I have to haul at interstate highway speeds, for over 500 miles. Original equipment tires were 235-15 load range C no name car tires, with a maximum cold pressure of 35 psi. Lots of sidewall flex, in my opinion, even with less than maximum load. Had a tire tread separation on the last trip, so I'm looking for better tires with some safety margin (maximum GVW for me is around 8,000).

I was considering 225-15 Goodyear Marathon trailer tires (load range D), but I've seen a lot of complaints about tread separations. Also thinking about load range D (2500 lbs per tire) light truck tires. Any reason not to use LT tires on a trailer? Some of them will handle 45 psi, which is better than what I have, but I wonder if it's enough.

What do you folks recommend?

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Leland

10-21-2006 16:51:50

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to ribbitt, 10-20-2006 18:18:57

Best size tire I ever used for a small trailer was a 800x16.5 8 ply stout tire and it did not have as much sidewall flex like most 15 and 16" radial truck tires had , maybe you could find a set of 16.5 wheels and convert to them .

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Oldmax

10-21-2006 09:17:19

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to ribbitt, 10-20-2006 18:18:57

ST tires are only rated for 60 MPH I would go with a good brand LT load range "E" tire ,the side walls are stiffer than "P" . Don't use Bias Ply tires will give good performance on road Many years ago I had a mix Between Tow Vehicle & Travel Trailer didn't like the way it pulled . No one should be pulling a trailer over 60 MPH but I know you will.

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toolz

10-20-2006 21:48:53

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to ribbitt, 10-20-2006 18:18:57

I"ve owned 8 or 9 trailers, most with 205 or 225/75R15 trailer tires of several brands, including Goodyears, and so far, no tire problems other than normal wear and nail holes. Two of these trailers were pulled daily and were usually overloaded. I always aired them up to max, and checked them often. 15" car or light truck tires are not designed to "scrub" when turning a tandem axle trailer, so they are prone to failure. On my larger trailers, I use 235/85R16, load range "E" at 80 psi, and they last a long time. That would be the best choice on your trailer, but 5 or 6 lug 16" trailer wheels aren"t as common as 8 lug. Stay with radials- they run cooler and pull a lot easier than bias. I had 7.50/16 bias on my 20k gooseneck, and it killed my milage! It pulled terrible hard, and rode real rough. Just my experience- good luck.

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504-1

10-20-2006 20:56:41

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to ribbitt, 10-20-2006 18:18:57

700-15 load range D.

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iowa_tire_guy

10-20-2006 20:50:19

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to ribbitt, 10-20-2006 18:18:57

Most all trailer tires (labeled ST) are imported and so the name means nothing and we have found with imported tires that there is much variation in quality. It seems somewhat unusual that a trailer of any size would have 15 inch tires. I would recommend that you check into getting 16 inch wheels then you can really get load carrying ability for not much more that your 15 inch trailer tires would cost.

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JOHN HARMON

10-20-2006 20:38:11

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to ribbitt, 10-20-2006 18:18:57

I had a lot of grief with Goodyear Marathon Radials on my 35' 5th Wheel Camping Trailer. total wieght about 11,500 #. So I put Trail Masters on it from Big O Tires. Same story. So I put Bias Ply LT's D weight range, end of tire problems. Tows much better also. Tire pressure I keep at 65#. When not in use I lower the Air Pressure and put the Trailer on Jack Stands so Tires are off the Ground and I also Armorall them and cover them with RV Wheel Covers. Works for me.

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Don L C

10-21-2006 16:35:16

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to JOHN HARMON, 10-20-2006 20:38:11

Forget the Armorall.....just keep them clean with dish soap and water..... .then shade them from the sun.....info from Michlin tire co....

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JOHN HARMON

10-21-2006 21:03:08

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to Don L C, 10-21-2006 16:35:16

Well: I like the Armorall ,so I will continue it's use. and they are also covered with RV Tire Covers and also the entire Trailer is covered with an Tyvek Custom Cover from Camping World RV Supplies.

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thejdman01

10-20-2006 19:47:29

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to ribbitt, 10-20-2006 18:18:57

I ahve had aots of tire separation problems lately with good years on both the kdis minivan and big semi tire. Disgusted with good year, when took back for warrenty they said the tire ran flat causeing separation(i know the semi never ran flat as i am the only one that drives it, check them everday, the tire was never flat, and when i saw the tread separatioin i immediatly took it off and it had 100 psi in it. no warrenty on a 4 month old tire.

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Rauville

10-20-2006 19:38:09

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to ribbitt, 10-20-2006 18:18:57

I use 10 ply load range D Firestone Steeltex tires on my 18', 14000 GVW trailer. They can be aired to 80 psi if needed. Seems to work great.

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RJ-AZ

10-20-2006 19:15:25

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to ribbitt, 10-20-2006 18:18:57

I would go with a 235/70 R15 load range D or see how a 235/75 fits.

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KEB

10-20-2006 18:44:54

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to ribbitt, 10-20-2006 18:18:57

Check out the forums at RV.net. Trailer tires seem to be a constant source of discussion. My gooseneck trailer with 7200 lb axles has light truck tires, they seem to work fine, but I bought the trailer used & I have no idea how many miles are on them.

Keith

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MIkeinKy

10-20-2006 18:24:20

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Re: Trailer Tires in reply to ribbitt, 10-20-2006 18:18:57

I recently had this discussion with my tire dealer. They reccomend LT tires for trailers. They are better and cheaper than trailer tires, because there is less demand for trailer tires.

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