Two of the tires are spares
Trailer Tire Recommendations
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Two of the tires are spares
That makes sense. So disregard whatever I said previously
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That makes sense. So disregard whatever I said previously
Double axles scrape too. I once scraped a front axle tire right off the rim on a sharp turn!
They do but not near as bad as a tri-axle. I was shocked how bad the tires look when turning slow the first time. I still worry about ripping a tire off the bead.
I watched that happen one time. Dude was turing too tight and hit the curbing, then pop, she was off the rim and down on the ground.
leon jones
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"ST" / "trailer tires are 5yr/60mo max life units
"LT" / light truck tires are 10yr/120mo + ave min life
do not trust ST tires past 60 months!!! EVER
my current flat bed is a 14k unit w/ drive over fenders and i have had similar issues w/ the 80 vs 85 profile issue
my farm tire guy says switch to LT when jumping up to E load range or greater and plan on a 10yr life w/good name brand tires
individual tire price doesn't take into consideration the mounting/balancing fees nor the major inconvenience of tire changes on the side of the road
NashvilleTJ , i use E-load range tires on my trailer w/o any trip surprises even when i've pushed the "specs"
crossed the scales @ 27,200 prior to a 300+ mile run in the August heat in Texas
needless to say the drive over fenders were tested on this run
IMHO you really only have 2 options based on your personal research & familial advantage
the Hankooks or GoodYears @ Discount Tire
DT likes selling ST tires because they double their labor income over a 10yr period/trailer
you asked for personal experience
since it wasn't me doing the towing i'll knot bother you w/ the loads of large round bales my grandson hauls on this trailer
btw ... i do like your trailer !
BON CHANCE
leon
"LT" / light truck tires are 10yr/120mo + ave min life
do not trust ST tires past 60 months!!! EVER
my current flat bed is a 14k unit w/ drive over fenders and i have had similar issues w/ the 80 vs 85 profile issue
my farm tire guy says switch to LT when jumping up to E load range or greater and plan on a 10yr life w/good name brand tires
individual tire price doesn't take into consideration the mounting/balancing fees nor the major inconvenience of tire changes on the side of the road
NashvilleTJ , i use E-load range tires on my trailer w/o any trip surprises even when i've pushed the "specs"
needless to say the drive over fenders were tested on this run
IMHO you really only have 2 options based on your personal research & familial advantage
the Hankooks or GoodYears @ Discount Tire
DT likes selling ST tires because they double their labor income over a 10yr period/trailer
you asked for personal experience
since it wasn't me doing the towing i'll knot bother you w/ the loads of large round bales my grandson hauls on this trailer
btw ... i do like your trailer !
BON CHANCE
leon
With the tire size on my crawler hauler, there isn't a LT tire rated for the same weight as a ST tire. My tires are 235/85/16 with a weight rating of 4,400#. To maintain the trailers weight rating, I can't go lower than that (6 tires and rated for 24k). The plan is to replace all 6 late spring. That's put them at 4-years old. I just picked up a brand new tire/wheel for a spare on Marketplace for $100. It has a date code of 10/25. My other spare has a date code of 01/25 so those will last me until I either sell the CH or replace the tires again.
I have read - correctly or otherwise - that ST tires have extra compounds in them to slow dry rot. *shrug*
leon jones
New Member
boat trailer n travel trailer n farm trailer tires
all 3 were date stamp'd @ 60 months ± 2 months
all 3 presented their true nature on trips
all 3 were checked prior to departure and aired according to sidewall instructions
all 3 were ST branded and installed by the manufacturer as THE RIGHT TIRE for the trailer
none of them were made on this continent though there is a rumor that there is one manufacturer here that does make ST tires i haven't seen any in person
BON CHANCE
leon
If you HAVE to run trailer tires, one trick a friend of mine has found is to start out a little lower on air pressure on the trailer tires.
I'll ask him for sure but I think he starts out 10 psi low before getting on the road.
His last set of Goodyear trailer tires didnt last more than a year or two before blowing.
He then tried the lower air pressure and hasn't blown one since.
Me, I'd find an LT tire with the weight rating you need that'll still fit in the fenders.
They don't give 2 shits if your trailer tire blows- that's how they make their money!
Thanks for all the input and feedback, boys. There is always so much great information and experience available on this forum. I really appreciate it.
I received a lot of positive feedback on the Hankooks - largely confirming my original thoughts - so I pulled the trigger. Here they are at Discount Tire, stacked next to my China Bombs, and waiting to be mounted:
I received a lot of positive feedback on the Hankooks - largely confirming my original thoughts - so I pulled the trigger. Here they are at Discount Tire, stacked next to my China Bombs, and waiting to be mounted:
leon jones
New Member
NashvilleTJ , i will admit to being quite happy with my DT experiences over the years . don't forget to get their CERTIFICATES on them . i know itsa bit more $$ butt over the years they have more than paid off for me . and IT SEEMS TO ME they have bump'd me up in que when i've had issues while traveling .
BON CHANCE
leon
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 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.
Not sure on the weight, Colt, but in the taller stack the Westlakes are mounted and inflated to 110, so there is that...
'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...
Not sure on the weight, Colt, but in the taller stack the Westlakes are mounted and inflated to 110, so there is that...
'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 when the light finally went off...
You would be correct sir. Mounted and inflated VS not is the difference.
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