TRAILER TIRES !!

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.

Jeff Teuton · 07-29-2007, 06:40 PM

For three axle stackers the Goodyears 14 ply just don't seem to take the scuffing going around the corners. I laughed at Bobby Brannon for carrying two spares. He went to 17.5 wheel/tire combo and I bought all his rims and tires. I now carry three spares unless I am racing local, then two. I had the Goodyear factory rep over and he was no help. He showed me one of mine that was going to go on my next long trip. He offered help if I converted to 17.5 or 19.5 combo. The old G159 Goodyear seems better than the the 614. We use quite a few of the 14 ply on trucks and commercial trailers, and the three axle seems to be the trouble. Most of the newer stackers are going to 17.5 and 19.5 wheel/tire combo without any trouble. The two axle trailers (single or dual) seem to do ok with those tires. There are some Chinese tires in 14 ply that are available. Sell about $125. Not as strong in the sidewall, but seem to do ok so far in our commercial trailers. They can't possibly be any worse than the Goodyears. I have a pile of American Racing 8 X 16 wheels if anyone needs them for a trailer, and some G159 and G614 Goodyears also in 14 ply (235/85). The Marathons are junk. My stacker weighs 18k on the axles when loaded with two cars, cart, parts etc. I am going to either convert to other tires or just get a new stacker with the other tires. Hope this helps.

donald j raiser · 07-30-2007, 07:17 AM

the best way to do it is converting to a 235/75R17.5 18ply trailer tire. they will last forever. rickson wheel can supply the wheels. 410-771-9501.

dj raiser

7820 · 07-31-2007, 09:26 PM

I finally purchased new 16 inch wheels and tires for my 28 foot Classic trailer. I went with Marathon 16 inch tires. The tires are "D" rated and 65 pounds of air but the weight rating for each tire is 3000 pounds. I just returned from a 3,500 mile trip and did not have any problems. I limited my speed to 65-67 MPH. I believe the trailer loaded weighed around 8,500 pounds.

Jeff Teuton · 08-01-2007, 03:02 PM

For the guys with 15" tires, there are 6 hole 16" wheels (alum) available that are pretty cheap. That with 16" E (10 Ply) rating will work fine for a two axle trailer. When you order a new trailer, the price difference between the 5000 axles 6 hole 15" tire vs. the 6000 8 hole 16 is very little and they should have at least 8 ply tires on it standard. My opinion Marathons are junk. In all the years I have found once you blow, the rest follow. Three axle heavy trailers are the real problem.

bert powell · 08-01-2007, 04:59 PM

Jeff Teuton- you have got private mail!

Joe Martens · 08-01-2007, 07:07 PM

I hear you, Jeff. I had a 15 in. Marathon blow out on the Ohio Turnpike and jack-knifed it. Went with a Denman 10 ply tire, which you can inflate to 80 psi. Next time I get new tires, I will go to the 16 in.
Jeff, do you have any other info on the 16 in. 6 lug wheels?

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.

07-28-2007, 04:19 AM	#1
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	#2
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.

07-29-2007, 06:40 PM	#3
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! For three axle stackers the Goodyears 14 ply just don't seem to take the scuffing going around the corners. I laughed at Bobby Brannon for carrying two spares. He went to 17.5 wheel/tire combo and I bought all his rims and tires. I now carry three spares unless I am racing local, then two. I had the Goodyear factory rep over and he was no help. He showed me one of mine that was going to go on my next long trip. He offered help if I converted to 17.5 or 19.5 combo. The old G159 Goodyear seems better than the the 614. We use quite a few of the 14 ply on trucks and commercial trailers, and the three axle seems to be the trouble. Most of the newer stackers are going to 17.5 and 19.5 wheel/tire combo without any trouble. The two axle trailers (single or dual) seem to do ok with those tires. There are some Chinese tires in 14 ply that are available. Sell about $125. Not as strong in the sidewall, but seem to do ok so far in our commercial trailers. They can't possibly be any worse than the Goodyears. I have a pile of American Racing 8 X 16 wheels if anyone needs them for a trailer, and some G159 and G614 Goodyears also in 14 ply (235/85). The Marathons are junk. My stacker weighs 18k on the axles when loaded with two cars, cart, parts etc. I am going to either convert to other tires or just get a new stacker with the other tires. Hope this helps.

07-30-2007, 07:17 AM	#4
donald j raiser Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 379 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! the best way to do it is converting to a 235/75R17.5 18ply trailer tire. they will last forever. rickson wheel can supply the wheels. 410-771-9501. dj raiser

07-31-2007, 09:26 PM	#5
7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! I finally purchased new 16 inch wheels and tires for my 28 foot Classic trailer. I went with Marathon 16 inch tires. The tires are "D" rated and 65 pounds of air but the weight rating for each tire is 3000 pounds. I just returned from a 3,500 mile trip and did not have any problems. I limited my speed to 65-67 MPH. I believe the trailer loaded weighed around 8,500 pounds.

08-01-2007, 03:02 PM	#6
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! For the guys with 15" tires, there are 6 hole 16" wheels (alum) available that are pretty cheap. That with 16" E (10 Ply) rating will work fine for a two axle trailer. When you order a new trailer, the price difference between the 5000 axles 6 hole 15" tire vs. the 6000 8 hole 16 is very little and they should have at least 8 ply tires on it standard. My opinion Marathons are junk. In all the years I have found once you blow, the rest follow. Three axle heavy trailers are the real problem.

08-01-2007, 04:59 PM	#7
bert powell Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 243 Likes: 36 Liked 34 Times in 12 Posts	Re: TRAILER TIRES !! Jeff Teuton- you have got private mail!

08-01-2007, 07:07 PM	#8
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 !! I hear you, Jeff. I had a 15 in. Marathon blow out on the Ohio Turnpike and jack-knifed it. Went with a Denman 10 ply tire, which you can inflate to 80 psi. Next time I get new tires, I will go to the 16 in. Jeff, do you have any other info on the 16 in. 6 lug wheels? __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

07-31-2007, 08:25 PM	#9
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

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