TRAILER TIRES !!

[John Duzac]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Greg Barsamian]

Originally Posted by Painter

For anyone blessed with Goodyear Marithon trailer tires I found a factory bulliten that we all should be aware of. It states that if we are going to drive over 65 mph that the tires should be inflated 10 pounds more than the sidewall says. I got this bullitin after blowing two tires each on two back to back trips. I was able to not completely distroy 3 of the 4 tires by catching them very hot at fuel and rest stops. They had what looked like blowouts on the innner sidewall. When we took them off of the rim the inside of the tire was perfect. The number of the bullitin is 2006-06.
Painter

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires...r_Applications.

[SSDiv6]

Try these links:

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires...plications.pdf

http://www.goodyear.com/rv/pdf/marat...nfo_032806.pdf

[Phil Veldheer Racing]

thanks for all the info.

Phil

[Floyd Staggs]

Damn, now I'm going to have to go home and check tires. We've got a new 28' Pace Shadow GT with the Daytona package. I confess I don't know what kind of tires or what size. All I know is the wheels are pretty, but I don't want to tear off one of those expensive fenders when a tire let's go.

[Dave Casey]

The goodyear marathons will work for the rating on them, but YOU GOTTA PUT A LOT OF AIR IN THEM.

Ran my 24' pace across the desert in July 2001 on marathons 115 plus temps and no problems. 8400 miles 3 1/2 weeks, use at least 60 if not 70 lbs. pressure.

These tires are not for use on overloaded trailers, my trailer was around 8-9000 for that trip.

I think on any application you are always better to use at least the sidewall pressure if not 5-10 more.

Wore out 2 sets of marathons in 8 years on that trailer with no failures.

In 2002 i bought a new 26' goldrush and it has goodyear g 159 tires which have been flawless, but my trailer only weighs 8-9000 lbs loaded.

[Phil Veldheer Racing]

trailer tires and expensive fenders-----An Original equipment trailer tire on my Four Winns Boat trailer blew out at 75 MPH about two months ago...The tire was a Carlisle (?) brand...was looking out the side mirror when I saw large chunks flying off....pulled over right away....only to see my fender completely torn apart and the side of my white boat covered with black rubber. It is hard to believe how much destruction can happen so quickly...Luckily I had a spare as I was in the middle of no where...New trailer tires the following Monday...Cheaper than a new fender...
Phil