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Post by heavetoo on Jul 10, 2022 11:31:37 GMT -6
My trailer tires are 205/75/d14. I know Goodyear is a good tire. What are some other good brands and which ones should be avoided?
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Post by Juan on Jul 10, 2022 15:38:43 GMT -6
I don't think there's any one right answer to that question. The are many things to consider when buying tires. Load weight, speed, radial vs bias, wear rating, pressure, price, sidewall etc. Personally I don't like Goodyear. In my experience they didn't last as long as other brands.
Personally, I'd switch to a radial tire because they're stronger and can be balanced when often bias tires can't or would require more wheel weights.
Balanced 6 ply radials with the right load range (probably C or D) imo
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Post by freezerfiller on Jul 12, 2022 15:47:56 GMT -6
After I cooked in Montgomery, AL in 100 degree heat changing a blown tire, I swapped to load range E tires and dropped my inflation to 5 psi under max. Most trailer tires are made in China, so while the treadwear of a Goodyear is not as good as some, it is a well built tire.
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Post by Juan on Jul 12, 2022 17:06:10 GMT -6
Like I said, no right answer. I don 't think any of them are bad.. just some better than others and it depends on how you use the trailer. Going with radials and a size or two higher load range is just an added safety factor.
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Post by 985crabs on Jul 13, 2022 7:07:14 GMT -6
They are calling trailer tires (RV in particular) "China Bombs" because they blow out so frequently.
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Post by Flycableguy on Jul 14, 2022 17:25:02 GMT -6
I think I've had decent luck with the Carlisle Sport Trail L/H. I have had to change a few on the side of the road, but that's in the 6 years I've owned them. I have no idea about mileage, but we do drag the boat from one end of Florida to the other every year. I have considered stepping up the the Radial Trail HD though, the price difference in minimal. Only problem is every time I have an issue, Discount Tire gives me a new sport trail under warranty.
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