Which tire to use on trailer - Page 2

Leo Niedermeier · 07-12-2017, 11:48 AM

Next time you see Dan Fletcher at a race check out his trailer tires. Or Rampy.

HR9121 · 07-12-2017, 12:50 PM

When I bought my trailer I ordered it with the upgraded axles and 8 lug 16" wheels. Money well spent, you cannot buy a 15" tire with enough load rating for the weight we haul or speeds we travel. Also if you do not park under an enclosure you should invest in some covers for your tires while not in use. Those sun rays are your enemy as far as tire life.

Jeff Teuton · 07-12-2017, 01:19 PM

I assume you have 3 axles. I had nothing but trouble with the 614 tire 3 in a row and the Goodyear rep who services our fleet could offer no help except a real good deal on some 17.5 if I converted. Alcoa makes a bolt on Aluminum 8 hole wheel that just replaces the 16" rim. Do not need to change studs. After that seems Continental and Michelin seem to have the good setup. Funny 16" two in a row seem great, but 3 just seem to wiggle and cause heat and hence blowouts. About 8 years ago when I converted to `17.5 have not had a tire issue at all. Worst trip was the Indy before I converted we carried 3 spares and had none left when we got back to Louisiana and bought 2 more in Nashville on the way up. Shortest lived 614 I ever had was 40 miles. Went from Memphis to a truck stop 40 miles down I55. All this was on a two car stacker.

Chris1529 · 07-12-2017, 02:52 PM

anyone seen these?

http://centexwholesale.com/wp-conten...112840_HDR.jpg

http://centexwholesale.com/product/1...teel-22575r15/

Lew Silverman · 07-12-2017, 11:36 PM

Goodyear just announced that they are making a radial trailer (ST) tire, called the "Endurance" here in the USA. Available in both D and E load ranges, they are N-speed rated (87 MPH).

More info - www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/endurance

07-12-2017, 11:48 AM	#1
Leo Niedermeier Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: monroe,ct Posts: 59 Likes: 14 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Which tire to use on trailer Next time you see Dan Fletcher at a race check out his trailer tires. Or Rampy. __________________ Leo Niedermeier 1568 STK

07-12-2017, 12:50 PM	#2
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Which tire to use on trailer When I bought my trailer I ordered it with the upgraded axles and 8 lug 16" wheels. Money well spent, you cannot buy a 15" tire with enough load rating for the weight we haul or speeds we travel. Also if you do not park under an enclosure you should invest in some covers for your tires while not in use. Those sun rays are your enemy as far as tire life. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

07-12-2017, 01:19 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: Which tire to use on trailer I assume you have 3 axles. I had nothing but trouble with the 614 tire 3 in a row and the Goodyear rep who services our fleet could offer no help except a real good deal on some 17.5 if I converted. Alcoa makes a bolt on Aluminum 8 hole wheel that just replaces the 16" rim. Do not need to change studs. After that seems Continental and Michelin seem to have the good setup. Funny 16" two in a row seem great, but 3 just seem to wiggle and cause heat and hence blowouts. About 8 years ago when I converted to `17.5 have not had a tire issue at all. Worst trip was the Indy before I converted we carried 3 spares and had none left when we got back to Louisiana and bought 2 more in Nashville on the way up. Shortest lived 614 I ever had was 40 miles. Went from Memphis to a truck stop 40 miles down I55. All this was on a two car stacker. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

07-12-2017, 02:52 PM	#4
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Which tire to use on trailer anyone seen these? http://centexwholesale.com/wp-conten...112840_HDR.jpg http://centexwholesale.com/product/1...teel-22575r15/ __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

07-12-2017, 11:36 PM	#5
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Which tire to use on trailer Goodyear just announced that they are making a radial trailer (ST) tire, called the "Endurance" here in the USA. Available in both D and E load ranges, they are N-speed rated (87 MPH). More info - www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/endurance __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA