Achto 27,602 #26 Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, tunahead72 said: I first learned about the Endurance tires. They're still my first choice, but I might also consider the Carlisle Radial Trail HD's. Choosing trailer tires can make a persons head spin. Not only do you have to look at the load capacity, you also need to take the speed rating into consideration. A tire that is only rated at 65MPH will heat up and drop the load capacity if you are traveling at 75MPH. This can cause the tire to fail. Also take the manufactures warranty into consideration. If the tire warranty is 2yrs, I would suggest replacing the tires after the 3rd year. I personally like to over rate my trailer tires. Example: My single axle trailer is rated at 3500lbs, my 2 tires combined are rated at 4080lbs with an 81mph speed rating. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #27 Posted August 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, Achto said: replacing the tires after the 3rd year. That was talk at tractor camp too and not a bad idea. 5 minutes ago, Achto said: take the speed rating into consideration. Are you suggesting we let Cindy drive to the next BS ....Ok but it might take us four days to get there! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,153 #28 Posted August 24, 2021 2 hours ago, tunahead72 said: Sigh! Now I have to go to YouTube and search "Mel Tillis Foot Foot Rabbit". 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,424 #29 Posted August 24, 2021 4 hours ago, WHX?? said: ... There was stories at tractor camp about some stoney going around stealing tires tho. It wasn't me, I promise, I'm no thief. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,424 #30 Posted August 24, 2021 4 hours ago, WHX?? said: ... Reminder to check rims to take the higher pressure of higher load ratings... So, how does one do that exactly? Are trailer rims marked? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #31 Posted August 24, 2021 27 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: So, how does one do that exactly? Are trailer rims marked? Most are, if the info isn't on the outside it may be hidden by a mounted tire. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #32 Posted August 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, lynnmor said: hidden by a mounted tire My camper hauler rims were marked on the inside but not in plain English ... some sort of proof mark and coding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #33 Posted August 25, 2021 From my experience, I'd be more inclined to trust a 20 year old trailer tire over a 10 year old trailer tire. The synthetic rubber they're using now-a-days is awful. I have a couple sets of 2-3 year old tires that are showing decent cracking for their age - something that I wouldn't have expected for a couple more years at least. I've always disliked Firestones, but as of recent, I'd trust them over any Goodyear tire. I haven't been impressed AT ALL with their performance. Had a couple of family members have Goodyear car tires separate and come apart with 15k miles on them and less than a year old. I had a set of Wranglers on one of my trucks that were worn out after 25k miles, and were like driving on ice even when near full tread. I wouldn't recommend a set of Goodyears to my worst enemy. Hopefully they've stepped up their game in the last year or two.. but with some of their latest "gaffes", I doubt it! The car hauler I generally pull around has a set of 6 y/o Carlisle tires on it that have been great. They pull good and don't show any sign of weather cracking. I think they've a few more years in them, but we'll see. My dad's "' 'ol reliable" 16' trailer has a set of B.F. Goodrich bias tires on it from '76. They're literally 45 years old.. They show cracking, but have for longer than I've been alive. They pull down the road at 65 MPH just fine. Personally, I will not buy a set of radial tires for a trailer unless I'm in a pinch and there's no other option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
