TRAILER TIRES !! - Page 2

Tim Kish · 07-27-2007, 12:56 PM

Any recommendations of tires for 15" wheels. Lost my first Goodyear Marathon last weekend, which sounds like I did good since the trailer is a 2001 but there is another that looks like it is failing.

Local tire dealer quoted me a set of Carlisle 225/75/15 load range E. I've been reading a few bad reviews on Carlisle tires on epinoins.com but looking for racer feedback.

Trailer is a 24ft Pace Shadow GT.

Myron Piatek · 07-27-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Kish

Any recommendations of tires for 15" wheels. Lost my first Goodyear Marathon last weekend, which sounds like I did good since the trailer is a 2001 but there is another that looks like it is failing.

Local tire dealer quoted me a set of Carlisle 225/75/15 load range E. I've been reading a few bad reviews on Carlisle tires on epinoins.com but looking for racer feedback.

Trailer is a 24ft Pace Shadow GT.

I didn't know Carlisle made a load range "E" in 15", but I wouldn't trust them anyway.
I was blowing a few a year of the "D" on my open trailer! Not with other brands. That opinion is shared with a pretty good majority on all forums I've seen trailer tires discussed. But I went with 6,000lb axles and 16" radials when I ordered my 26' Pace for extra insurance.

Bud Lefevre · 07-27-2007, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Kish

Any recommendations of tires for 15" wheels. Lost my first Goodyear Marathon last weekend, which sounds like I did good since the trailer is a 2001 but there is another that looks like it is failing.

Local tire dealer quoted me a set of Carlisle 225/75/15 load range E. I've been reading a few bad reviews on Carlisle tires on epinoins.com but looking for racer feedback.

Trailer is a 24ft Pace Shadow GT.

After having the Goodyear problem, Ken went to the "E" Carlisle's and no more problems.

John Duzac · 07-28-2007, 04:19 AM

Guys, I just have to ask this: Will my Goodyear Marithon 225x75Rx16 tires hold up on my 30 foot trailer? My trailer is NOT a stacker and weighs 16,000 lbs. loaded. When the weight of a stacker trailer is considered, verses a NON stacker, does anyone think my tires will hold up? I will not hesitate to change out the tires to a more safer brand/type of tire. currently I have about 5000 to 6000 miles on the tires. During refueling and rest stops I check the tires for over heating and so far they seem normal. But, from what I have read on some of the posts, the tire issue is sure a concern.

Any feed back will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

gymracer01 · 07-28-2007, 10:55 PM

Tires are always a concern. I put a set of the Goodyears on my 24' trailer 4 years ago and have not had any trouble. I watch the pressure and temperature closely. I also don't run over 65 mph. Friends that run stackers and run fast(80+) are always having trouble. I think I'm ok since I run a small trailer and not too fast. A 28'-30' trailer loaded heavy and running fast needs the best tire money can buy. I was told to buy the Goodyears by a friend and then started hearing horror stories. The next set I put on will be the best. I don't want tire troubles. I fought motorhome and trailer tire problems when I first started traveling nationaly.
Jim N.

Joe Martens · 07-31-2007, 08:25 PM

John, I do not know how the 16 in. Marathons hold up, but, in my opinion, the 15 in. Marathons are junk.

Bryan Worner · 05-29-2007, 10:12 AM

Galaxy makes a 12 ply tire that I have been using the last two years with out a failure. I understand they make large equipment tires. I got them through my local firestone dealer. They make 16 & 16.5 radials. My sons use the Mich. XPS 16" radial with great success. I use the Galaxy because I use a 16.5" tire.

drace69 · 07-27-2007, 04:00 PM

I was having trouble with 15" tire blowouts on my 28' enclosed. After quite a few blowouts with Carlisle, Titan, Tuff-tow, Heritage and any other brand I could find I finally got this info.

Denman Tire co makes a 15" 10 ply tire that I finally bought a year or so ago and so far no problems. seems to be a btter tire and I swear I can even tell the rolling resistance of the trailer is less with the extra air pressure that goes with the load range 'E' items.

These are a ST225/75R15

I found these at a local Pomp's tire store but they have a web site that might help you find a dealer near you.

http://www.denmantire.com/

Hope this helps

Fred Suiter · 07-27-2007, 05:49 PM

I have had trailer tire problems with many blowouts on my 28 ft trailer. I made the mistake of getting 15 in. rims. I also tried the Goodyear (8ply), Carlisle (10ply), Titan (10ply) , etc. The local tire dealer recommended the Denman 10 ply which I switched to lasy year. So far no problems.
The dealer indicated that the other tires have weak side walls while the Denman were stronger. I also recommend you get the steel valve stems.

10 Seconds Flat · 05-29-2007, 11:44 AM

I have a 28 foot enclosed trailer and just ordered 16 inch rims for it. I hope that cures my tire worries.

Thanks for the info Charlie.

07-27-2007, 12:56 PM	#1
Tim Kish Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 281 Likes: 2 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! Any recommendations of tires for 15" wheels. Lost my first Goodyear Marathon last weekend, which sounds like I did good since the trailer is a 2001 but there is another that looks like it is failing. Local tire dealer quoted me a set of Carlisle 225/75/15 load range E. I've been reading a few bad reviews on Carlisle tires on epinoins.com but looking for racer feedback. Trailer is a 24ft Pace Shadow GT. __________________ Tim Kish 3032 SS/GS

07-28-2007, 04:19 AM	#4
John Duzac Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Covington, La Posts: 313 Likes: 63 Liked 83 Times in 20 Posts	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! Guys, I just have to ask this: Will my Goodyear Marithon 225x75Rx16 tires hold up on my 30 foot trailer? My trailer is NOT a stacker and weighs 16,000 lbs. loaded. When the weight of a stacker trailer is considered, verses a NON stacker, does anyone think my tires will hold up? I will not hesitate to change out the tires to a more safer brand/type of tire. currently I have about 5000 to 6000 miles on the tires. During refueling and rest stops I check the tires for over heating and so far they seem normal. But, from what I have read on some of the posts, the tire issue is sure a concern. Any feed back will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. __________________ John Duzac D/S 4448 STK

07-28-2007, 10:55 PM	#5
gymracer01 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Middle Tennesse Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! Tires are always a concern. I put a set of the Goodyears on my 24' trailer 4 years ago and have not had any trouble. I watch the pressure and temperature closely. I also don't run over 65 mph. Friends that run stackers and run fast(80+) are always having trouble. I think I'm ok since I run a small trailer and not too fast. A 28'-30' trailer loaded heavy and running fast needs the best tire money can buy. I was told to buy the Goodyears by a friend and then started hearing horror stories. The next set I put on will be the best. I don't want tire troubles. I fought motorhome and trailer tire problems when I first started traveling nationaly. Jim N.

07-31-2007, 08:25 PM	#6
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 791 Likes: 638 Liked 198 Times in 71 Posts	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! John, I do not know how the 16 in. Marathons hold up, but, in my opinion, the 15 in. Marathons are junk. __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

07-27-2007, 04:00 PM	#8
drace69 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 24 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! I was having trouble with 15" tire blowouts on my 28' enclosed. After quite a few blowouts with Carlisle, Titan, Tuff-tow, Heritage and any other brand I could find I finally got this info. Denman Tire co makes a 15" 10 ply tire that I finally bought a year or so ago and so far no problems. seems to be a btter tire and I swear I can even tell the rolling resistance of the trailer is less with the extra air pressure that goes with the load range 'E' items. These are a ST225/75R15 I found these at a local Pomp's tire store but they have a web site that might help you find a dealer near you. http://www.denmantire.com/ Hope this helps

05-29-2007, 10:12 AM	#7
Bryan Worner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 825 Likes: 138 Liked 535 Times in 86 Posts	Galaxy makes a 12 ply tire that I have been using the last two years with out a failure. I understand they make large equipment tires. I got them through my local firestone dealer. They make 16 & 16.5 radials. My sons use the Mich. XPS 16" radial with great success. I use the Galaxy because I use a 16.5" tire.

07-27-2007, 05:49 PM	#9
Fred Suiter Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Defiance, MO Posts: 23 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! I have had trailer tire problems with many blowouts on my 28 ft trailer. I made the mistake of getting 15 in. rims. I also tried the Goodyear (8ply), Carlisle (10ply), Titan (10ply) , etc. The local tire dealer recommended the Denman 10 ply which I switched to lasy year. So far no problems. The dealer indicated that the other tires have weak side walls while the Denman were stronger. I also recommend you get the steel valve stems.

05-29-2007, 11:44 AM	#10
10 Seconds Flat Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have a 28 foot enclosed trailer and just ordered 16 inch rims for it. I hope that cures my tire worries. Thanks for the info Charlie.