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Baxter



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 4:49 pm    Post subject: Trailer tires 2020 Reply with quote

My biggest problem tires!
Virtually all made in China, poor quality.
Max recommend for Life trailer tires 5 years! I put 5k+ per year. One year 10.k
Check manufacture date of tires they rot in warehouse. Learned hard way.
Check Nut torque every trip.
Sun not tire friend. Boat in storage winter block up axles. outside summer use white wheel coversTo protect from sun.
Check air every trip. Carry compressor in truck for last 40 years.
Have good gauge for pressure. Go by rating on tire.

Never had Goodyear will get next. Found in talking to bass tournament folks they all use them. They drive high miles at high speed. Looked at 50 trailers in tournament lot all had Goodyear, which I believe all made in China also.

Many car tires made in China. Cooper maybe last US Manufacture.

All this learned hard way by pulling trailers about 60 years.

Speed you drive has lot of factors and heat of day. We go one to 2x a year WY. To a Puget Sound. I 90. Drive 65. Have many trailers pass going 80.
Wonder how that works for them? Every trip we see at least one trailer in ditch don’t know if tire, axles, etc. some boats flipped over.

Final word good condition tires are cheap safety, And, I am still learning.

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Goodyear Endurance tires are made in the USA. Great tires.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Goodyear Endurance ST trailer tires came out in 2017, made in USA, carry 87 MPH speed rating. My local tire shop got 5 that were all less than 9 weeks from DOT stamp Date of Mfg.

There are many reasons not to pull a TC255 at 87 MPH. I don't.

A wireless in cab trailer tire monitoring system for temp and pressure has more than paid for itself time and again (when I loose one tire, the other on that side has been overloaded and must also be trashed.

Good luck,
John

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We use Goodyear Endurance on most of our trailers (Airstream, boat, car dolly). 80PSI on the larger sizes.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I continue to use Carlisles. Run 10,000-12,000 miles a year. But like Baxter, maintenance is important. I check the tires and oil bath bearings every time I stop. Other than when on a trip, if the trailer sits more than a few days at home, I have tire covers on it. Check the pressures before every trip, and sometimes during the trip. Especially if they even look a little bit low. Always check the date codes when I purchase the tires before they are put on. 65mph is pretty much my top speed. I've pushed to 75 a few times passing. Colby
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Deluke



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

On my equipment trailers I’ve gone to Goodyear Unisteel G614 RST Radial Tire - 235/85R16 126R. My employees for the most part will drag these trailers over anything and these tire hold up. I’ve just installed a set on the 25. I have used every brand. For better or worse Or might I say richer or poorer cause they are expensive I will only buy USA made tires now. So far I have had really good service from them.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 12:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The made in USA Goodyear Endurance is the way to go. Many, myself included, have noticed the trailer has a more stable feel with them too.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 2:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

See this thread for more tire information
New Tires and Valve Stems, Metal vs Rubber
http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=18939&highlight=

P-3 has good info on the GoodYear Endurance tires. USA made, and you can get current dated.

Harvey
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:40 am    Post subject: Trailer tires 2021 Reply with quote

I have the 13 inch trailer tires. Goodyear used to be good. What is the recommended tire in 2021? Bias-ply or radial? Any brand any better or are they all china may pops? I think the real solution is to upgrade trailer with bigger tires. But I need to get this trailer roadworthy first...
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Baxter



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:37 am    Post subject: Trailers Reply with quote

13” a bit small I have 14” should have changed to 15” long ago but involves new galvanized wheels, so it gets expensive. Goodyear I think is best brand.
You get what you pay for. Happy trailering
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have continued to run Carlisle without issue. 10,000 miles a year. Last set of 15" LR E ordered from Amazon for $87/tire. I think it really comes down to how you maintain the tire. Doesn't really matter where it's made. Cover the tires when not in use. Maintain proper air pressures. Don't speed. etc. Radials are probably the best. New Loadrite came with different brand. I believe Kenda's. I'll see how they do. Colby
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

colbysmith wrote:
I have continued to run Carlisle without issue. 10,000 miles a year. Last set of 15" LR E ordered from Amazon for $87/tire. I think it really comes down to how you maintain the tire. Doesn't really matter where it's made. Cover the tires when not in use. Maintain proper air pressures. Don't speed. etc. Radials are probably the best. New Loadrite came with different brand. I believe Kenda's. I'll see how they do. Colby


I currently have Carlisles too. I recall the tire store guy saying that there is only one brand of trailer tires still made in the US. Can't remember what they were though. I usually get trailer tires from the local Tractor Supply store. Last time they were out so I ordered them from Amazon.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Goodyear Endurance tires are made in the USA. Not cheep but definitely higher quality than most other tires. If you’re going to tow a heavy trailer long distance they are a good bet
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