Woops missed that part....Rated to 65mph
Yeah but OMG #$$$$
I did some research on driven vs steering vs all position vs trailer tires and then the differences between cross country vs regional and I kind of gave up. The biggest difference I could find is tread life. But when the expected life of a tire is 80,000 miles it doesn't seem like too much of a hardship if using a driven tire as a trailer tire knocks a few miles off it's life. Unless I'm missing something?
Conti does sell that as a winter tire but they also say it's an all season compound.
A lot of the 19.5s look like racing slicks and I have concerns about how they'll brake and track in wet and icy conditions.
The biggest issue with using non trailer tires on a trailer is light truck and passenger tires are not designed to withstand the scrub that trailer tires encounter on tight turns.Agreed.
What is the problem with using a drive tire on a trailer? I think I had seen those Conti tires for around $225 each somewhere.
These are rated at 75 mph and still have a decent tread pattern..
(just trying to keep your wallet a little fuller...)
https://www.tires-easy.com/225-70-19.5/triangle-tires/tr685/tirecode/10156850490
You're killing me man!!!Not a fan of the Triangle, tires are supposed to be round.
But seriously, we sold these in the past and the quality was not great, especially with uniformity. That was years ago, maybe they are better now?
For what you are investing here, I would try to stick with a name brand tire.
These are rated at 75 mph and still have a decent tread pattern..
(just trying to keep your wallet a little fuller...)
https://www.tires-easy.com/225-70-19.5/triangle-tires/tr685/tirecode/10156850490
For what you are investing here, I would try to stick with a name brand tire.
Consider a trailer TPMS as well. Will save you a blown tire the majority of the time with early warning on falling pressure. Cost about as much as 1 tire.Lol! The more I'm investing, the more I'm investing to protect the investment.
But you have a point. It seems like a blown tire could cost hundreds in damage to the fenders and trim of the trailer — not to mention the cost of the tire itself —- one of the reasons why first thought it could be beneficial to invest in a better tire from a purely financial standpoint. The other benefit is that I won't die on the side of the road while changing a tire.
Consider a trailer TPMS as well. Will save you a blown tire the majority of the time with early warning on falling pressure. Cost about as much as 1 tire.
I ordered it with the truck but it's now looking like it doesn't transmit through steel ribbed tires. So you guys will need to talk me into a 2nd trailer I can use it on (jk. I'll take it off my order).
Any good TPMS units you guys recommend? Or ones to stay away from?
Yes, or at least they used to... never heard any complaints from the truck drivers we installed them for when I worked in the truck center at a Les Dchwab tire store.