Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are?

bobby · 04-07-2009, 01:16 PM

Carlisle is a good brand. I always went to Discount Tire and bought the cheapest I could afford and the road hazard also.But then again, I never towed a heavy weight with it either.

Rich Biebel · 04-07-2009, 01:51 PM

All 15 ST trailer tires are made offshore. I have had blow outs with Carlysle and Titan. I also had Michelins when they made a 15" trailer service tire and that was easily the best. I have Goodyears now after I blew out a Titan......the Goodyears are made in China...so were the Titans....and the Carlysles were junk......There is no clear choice as they all have failures. They need to be replaced after 2 or 3 years, inflated properly and inspected regularly for tread issues. The Carlysles had treads seperating after a couple years. The Titans were E rated and one blew out on a cool evening after just a few miles on the intrerstate so heat was not much of a factor and they were fully inflated......16" LT tires is the way to go.......

Kenny Wigington · 04-07-2009, 02:23 PM

I would agree with the 16's. I kept poking around, for a couple months. I bought some 16 wheels at Southwestwheel, just gray with holes, nothing exotic( $40 ea), and then I got a set of Ironman 215/85/16's These are 10 ply and they ride so much better and stable than the 15s. I put 80-85 lbs and they have made the trip to La., and back almost 1400 miles and they are still perfect. No a single lb down yet. They are 1- 1/2 " taller than the 15's I took off. Thats it. They fit good. If you gonna buy tires, buy that. Tires were just over $100 ea., here, locally. I dont have a clue where they are made or who actually makes them though. Right now, I really dont care.

Eric Merryfield · 04-07-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Wigington

I would agree with the 16's. I kept poking around, for a couple months. I bought some 16 wheels at Southwestwheel, just gray with holes, nothing exotic( $40 ea), and then I got a set of Ironman 215/85/16's These are 10 ply and they ride so much better and stable than the 15s. I put 80-85 lbs and they have made the trip to La., and back almost 1400 miles and they are still perfect. No a single lb down yet. They are 1- 1/2 " taller than the 15's I took off. Thats it. They fit good. If you gonna buy tires, buy that. Tires were just over $100 ea., here, locally. I dont have a clue where they are made or who actually makes them though. Right now, I really dont care.

Thanks. The size is a big help. Did you notice if your gas consumption changed with the lower rolling resistance due to higher air pressure, yet more drag(higher trailer)?

Jeff Teuton · 04-07-2009, 02:41 PM

There are no good 15" trailer tires. Do yourself a favor. I assume you have 6 hole wheels. Get some 6 hole 16" wheels ( aluminums are about 80 unless you find some blems). 16" 10 ply (load range E), run them at least 60 lbs and forget your troubles. Most wheels are 16 X 7, or you can get premium Am Racing 16 X 8 Polished for a good bit more. I have blown too many tires to talk about. And any tire marked trailer special run away from. They are the king of junk.

bobby · 04-07-2009, 03:10 PM

Dang, didn't know that Carlisle was that bad now. At least I got some good heads up from you guys, Thanks.

And I agree that 16" is the only way to go.

Kenny Wigington · 04-07-2009, 03:20 PM

If they helped the mileage, I didnt see it, mainly because I was running a little hotter coming home ! It does seem to be more stable and smoother.

Myron Piatek · 04-07-2009, 02:29 PM

I had trouble with Carlisle C and D rated tires not lasting on a heavy OPEN trailer! There have been a few discussions over the years on different forums where the majority of posters agreed that Carlisle was junk.
I have friends who own a tire store sell me Towmasters and/or some other brands with good results. I don't remember more details since I started using an enclosed trailer with 6,000lb axles and 16" tires a few years ago. But I would stay with at least a D rating regardless of brand.

04-07-2009, 01:16 PM	#1
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? Carlisle is a good brand. I always went to Discount Tire and bought the cheapest I could afford and the road hazard also.But then again, I never towed a heavy weight with it either. __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

04-07-2009, 01:51 PM	#2
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? All 15 ST trailer tires are made offshore. I have had blow outs with Carlysle and Titan. I also had Michelins when they made a 15" trailer service tire and that was easily the best. I have Goodyears now after I blew out a Titan......the Goodyears are made in China...so were the Titans....and the Carlysles were junk......There is no clear choice as they all have failures. They need to be replaced after 2 or 3 years, inflated properly and inspected regularly for tread issues. The Carlysles had treads seperating after a couple years. The Titans were E rated and one blew out on a cool evening after just a few miles on the intrerstate so heat was not much of a factor and they were fully inflated......16" LT tires is the way to go....... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

04-07-2009, 02:23 PM	#3
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? I would agree with the 16's. I kept poking around, for a couple months. I bought some 16 wheels at Southwestwheel, just gray with holes, nothing exotic( $40 ea), and then I got a set of Ironman 215/85/16's These are 10 ply and they ride so much better and stable than the 15s. I put 80-85 lbs and they have made the trip to La., and back almost 1400 miles and they are still perfect. No a single lb down yet. They are 1- 1/2 " taller than the 15's I took off. Thats it. They fit good. If you gonna buy tires, buy that. Tires were just over $100 ea., here, locally. I dont have a clue where they are made or who actually makes them though. Right now, I really dont care. __________________ 2894 STK

04-07-2009, 02:41 PM	#5
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? There are no good 15" trailer tires. Do yourself a favor. I assume you have 6 hole wheels. Get some 6 hole 16" wheels ( aluminums are about 80 unless you find some blems). 16" 10 ply (load range E), run them at least 60 lbs and forget your troubles. Most wheels are 16 X 7, or you can get premium Am Racing 16 X 8 Polished for a good bit more. I have blown too many tires to talk about. And any tire marked trailer special run away from. They are the king of junk. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

04-07-2009, 03:10 PM	#6
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? Dang, didn't know that Carlisle was that bad now. At least I got some good heads up from you guys, Thanks. And I agree that 16" is the only way to go. __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

04-07-2009, 03:20 PM	#7
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? If they helped the mileage, I didnt see it, mainly because I was running a little hotter coming home ! It does seem to be more stable and smoother. __________________ 2894 STK

04-07-2009, 02:29 PM	#8
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? I had trouble with Carlisle C and D rated tires not lasting on a heavy OPEN trailer! There have been a few discussions over the years on different forums where the majority of posters agreed that Carlisle was junk. I have friends who own a tire store sell me Towmasters and/or some other brands with good results. I don't remember more details since I started using an enclosed trailer with 6,000lb axles and 16" tires a few years ago. But I would stay with at least a D rating regardless of brand. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing