Trailer Tire Recommendations

[NashvilleTJ]

I wonder why the hankook stack isn't as tall. It's probably too late, but what's the weight difference of those tires, if any? I'm just wondering if one is significantly heavier. Maybe the china tires are extra stiff because they have extra material in the walls, which could be a compensation kind of thing.

I took a look. According to my info, the Hankooks weight 61 pounds. The Westlakes weight 56 pounds.

 

[BlueC]

'Course, I'm being a bit of a wise ass. When I first saw them stacked together and took that pic, I thought the same thing. It wasn't until I got half way home that the light finally went on...

Yep, I just assumed they were both empty stacks standing there.

 

[jeepguy03]

This is helpful info. I've used nothing but China bombs on my 16ft dual axle equipment trailer and my 5x8 lawn mower trailer. The tires were purchased from e-trailer.com and haven't had any issues, but I do make sure to change them at or before 5 years of age.

 

[BlueC]

@NashvilleTJ What are you doing with those old tires? Obstacle course for the family? (I have a stack out back and the kids are about to get something )

A little paint to brighten things up.

 

[bucky]

I’m seeing a lot of tires made in Thailand and Vietnam. My HF Road Shock lights are from Cambodia and I just bought a outdoor light fixture from Vietnam.