Trailer tire issues

Dan Fahey · 09-04-2020, 09:09 PM

I brought over the comments from Painter to C&C.
After a short conversation
Most of their customer base drives local and had fewer failures.
Drive about 50 miles a day with some highway travel.
Farm trailers, equipment hauler, lawn care, local business needs.

The tire failures are reminiscent of the Firestone steel belted radial tire.
They broke, burst, chord failure most from high speed and in summer.

The last set on my trailer one rear was badly deformed
Rest All had decided deformation. 3 tires with blisters inside the tire.
Never heard of that before.

C&C has a call into Loadstar to get a refund.
Didn’t have more than 5000 miles on the set.

Jeff...fwiw the trailer looks more level with the taller 225’s.
Going to measure at Atco tomorrow where the surface is level.

Appreciate the feedback.
D

GTX JOHN · 09-05-2020, 12:58 AM

The 225s have a much higher load rating than 205s.
E or F are much safer/better.
16s are much better if they will fit under fenders.
Pay attention to Date code on sidewalls.
Do not buy a 2 or 3 years old new tire!

voltdr · 09-05-2020, 12:05 PM

I also recommend load range E and higher. I also recommend buying a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. I've used one for more than 5 years and it has saved me from a blowout when I've had issues with valve stems leaking, etc. It will also help you with load distribution issues by showing the different tire pressures while driving. It's not uncommon for my 80 psi tires to get to 90+ in the summer. Sure helps peace of mind, especially after having tire issues.
https://eezrvproducts.com/
Dan

Mark Ruset · 09-05-2020, 01:59 PM

You need to consider tire covers to keep the sun off the tires. It will greatly extend the life of your trailers tires, of course that is provided you park your trailer outside.

09-04-2020, 09:09 PM	#1
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Trailer tire issues I brought over the comments from Painter to C&C. After a short conversation Most of their customer base drives local and had fewer failures. Drive about 50 miles a day with some highway travel. Farm trailers, equipment hauler, lawn care, local business needs. The tire failures are reminiscent of the Firestone steel belted radial tire. They broke, burst, chord failure most from high speed and in summer. The last set on my trailer one rear was badly deformed Rest All had decided deformation. 3 tires with blisters inside the tire. Never heard of that before. C&C has a call into Loadstar to get a refund. Didn’t have more than 5000 miles on the set. Jeff...fwiw the trailer looks more level with the taller 225’s. Going to measure at Atco tomorrow where the surface is level. Appreciate the feedback. D Last edited by Dan Fahey; 09-04-2020 at 09:17 PM.

09-05-2020, 12:58 AM	#2
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,728 Likes: 2,783 Liked 2,462 Times in 694 Posts	Re: Trailer tire issues The 225s have a much higher load rating than 205s. E or F are much safer/better. 16s are much better if they will fit under fenders. Pay attention to Date code on sidewalls. Do not buy a 2 or 3 years old new tire! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 09-05-2020 at 01:00 AM.

09-05-2020, 12:05 PM	#3
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Trailer tire issues I also recommend load range E and higher. I also recommend buying a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. I've used one for more than 5 years and it has saved me from a blowout when I've had issues with valve stems leaking, etc. It will also help you with load distribution issues by showing the different tire pressures while driving. It's not uncommon for my 80 psi tires to get to 90+ in the summer. Sure helps peace of mind, especially after having tire issues. https://eezrvproducts.com/ Dan __________________ Dan Foley SC 4698

09-05-2020, 01:59 PM	#4
Mark Ruset Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 263 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Trailer tire issues You need to consider tire covers to keep the sun off the tires. It will greatly extend the life of your trailers tires, of course that is provided you park your trailer outside. __________________ Mark Ruset 2048 STK