Another.15" trailer tire question

Originally Posted by jmcarter

I've used MAXXIS tires with success...after changing blown Goodyears on the side of I-75 I threw the GY's in the trash...nothing but headaches with the GY's on my motorhome as well. I've run mine easily 20,000 miles with no issues, going to change them out only because they're now past 5 years old. Also insist on recent date codes on whatever you buy. Prepare for getting lots of "change to 16 " feedback.

Here's the MAXXIS 10 ply trailer info that's rated for the same load as the GY you referenced :

TL15713000 225/75R15

Did you run the Goodyear Endurance radials? Just curious. I could be mistaken but I believe that's a fairly new tire. I looked up specs on the Endurance and the Maxxis and if my research was correct the GY has a higher weight rating. Just trying to compare apples to apples before I make an informed purchsse. Thank you for the reply.

[jmcarter]

No experience with the Endurance model. Perhaps they're an improvement over the old marathon model which gave me fits. Other than race tires I've just had multiple bad luck with GY sidewalls distortion, difficult to balance, etc.

Thank you Jim. I sincerely appreciate the feedback.

Scott

[340Cuda]

I have not heard anything bad about the new Goodyear radials yet, but I don't think they have been on the market that long and I don't know how many folks who have blown up the old tires would buy the new.

I have load range E, fifteen inch tires on my 24ft enclosed and have not had any problems yet, but they have not been tested in the heat that much.

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That all being said, from what I have heard the 16":rims are really the ultimate solution to the problem.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Bill

[voltdr]

If you are replacing the tires anyway. Stop and change them to the 16" wheels and at least a Load Range E, "trailer rated" tire.
Dan

[Keith 944]

Also agree w/16" but I blew 2 of them this year, then went with a truck trailer tire load G 110#s air.
Ok if you stick with the 15" I suggest LT tires instead. real world, I had a triple axle trailer w/ 15" E's. would always blow the tread off. lots of damage and some were like new. 2 year old or less. I switched to light truck tires and never had that happen again, had some flats but never blew tread off.... sidewalls are not as stiff but the weight rating was right and I felt safer at 65+mph...

[voltdr]

I think my next trailer tires will be "G" rated. FYI, if you buy your tires at Discount Tire, buy the replacement certificate. That is the best package going for blown tires.
Dan