Trailer tires

[SST159]

Thanks everyone for the input.
definitely a lot to think about.
IMO because most trailer and RV tires are throw away after 4-5 years if you want to avoid blowouts and flats. The question arises do I really need a top shelf expensive tire if they go in the trash in 4 years.
I was fortunate enough to get 7 years out of my Hercules however I have not been doing the traveling I used to do. I keep the tires covered when parked and keep checking the tread for cracks.
I like the idea of the F load range which I believe helps the side walls however I wonder what the speed rating is on those type tires or are they more for HD farm type applications or are they good for higher speed ratings (70-75 MPH)
The tire company I use tells me the Carlisle tire has improved a lot and are proven to be a good grade tire in the E load range. The Hercules also are good in that range as well
The good year endurance, I like the speed rating as others have mentioned but wonder if you are just paying for the name?

[SGSST109E]

The best thing you can do for tire longevity is to get the tire off the ground during the off season. I would start to blow tire s every 3 to 4 years till I started putting the trailer on jack stands in the off season. The tires take a set when they sit for 4 to 6 months in one position. Then the first time you use them the threads in the tire belts get pulled .
Once I started putting the trailer up on jack stands in the off season the issues went away. On my last trailer I had put LT tires on it they were 7 seasons old an no issues. While 16's are better then 15's. Getting the tires off the ground and the weight off them is the key. I just picked up my first gooseneck trailer and I put goodyear endurance tire on it. Much easier to get the trailer off the ground. I had purchased a product called trailer legs a few years ago after seeing them at the SEMA show, they made it easier to get the trailer in the air. I don't have a use for them now with the gooseneck.

[Rory McNeil]

I recently completed a nearly 4000 mile haul from coast to coast across Canada, towing my heavily loaded 24 foot Well Cargo enclosed trailer. I weighed the rig in Manitoba, and was quite surprised at the weight my poor old V10 was dealing with. Not counting the tongue weight, the 2 trailer axles were carrying 9600 pounds, so I did have concerns for my 15” Maxxis ST225/70R15 load range E trailer tires. But they made the trip with zero issues. Even though the tires were about maxed out. I did run them at 75 psi cold, and other than a few stretches going down some big hills ( had 2 days in the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia and Alberta), I kept the speed at just under 65 mph. After a blowout a few years ago, I was surprised to find that most trailer tires are only rated for no more than 65 mph. Between keeping the speed down, and tire pressures up, neither of my spare tires saw any service during the trip. Pretty happy with the Maxxis tires.

[GTX JOHN]

Many Trailer Tires are only rated for 55 MPH.
Of Course = No one obeys that limit!

[NSSGTO]

The Hercules H901 12ply has a 75MPH speed rating.

[Tom O]

Hey Drew, I've had no problems so far with Carlisle load range E 15",(Tire buyer.com 75/80 bucks). 24'ATC w3600# stocker,like Brandon's ,guessing total weight 7-8000 lbs. Been thru GY marathon"s (lots) Tow Max etc.,if your not traveling far D1 should be ok Jmo.

[BTR69]

Originally Posted by SST159

Thanks everyone for the input.
definitely a lot to think about.
IMO because most trailer and RV tires are throw away after 4-5 years if you want to avoid blowouts and flats. The question arises do I really need a top shelf expensive tire if they go in the trash in 4 years.
I was fortunate enough to get 7 years out of my Hercules however I have not been doing the traveling I used to do. I keep the tires covered when parked and keep checking the tread for cracks.
I like the idea of the F load range which I believe helps the side walls however I wonder what the speed rating is on those type tires or are they more for HD farm type applications or are they good for higher speed ratings (70-75 MPH)
The tire company I use tells me the Carlisle tire has improved a lot and are proven to be a good grade tire in the E load range. The Hercules also are good in that range as well
The good year endurance, I like the speed rating as others have mentioned but wonder if you are just paying for the name?

Looking at the Hercules site, the ST225/75R15/12 is is the only option for 15" and has a speed rating L, rated for 75mph. The 16" has 3 size options, all speed rated L and load rated G. Appears to have excellent reviews as well.

[NSSGTO]

Originally Posted by BTR69

Looking at the Hercules site, the ST225/75R15/12 is is the only option for 15" and has a speed rating L, rated for 75mph. The 16" has 3 size options, all speed rated L and load rated G. Appears to have excellent reviews as well.

You won't be disappointed in the Hercules 225/75/15 12ply. Made a huge difference on my ATC 28ft.