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Old 05-18-2009, 06:59 PM   #4
Rich Biebel
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Default Re: Trailer tire info

Ed.....ALL 15" ST trailer tires are made in China, Mexico or Taiwan or in some other off shore manufacturing facility. There is NO brand that is immune to blow-outs......Any 16" LT truck tire is a better option for a trailer that came with 15" tires. All you need is a set of 16" wheels to fit your lug configuration and some tires that are close in diameter. Many people have done that swap and reduced their number of blowouts on box trailers. Your only concern is if you have enough room for the slightly bigger tires and your trailer will sit a little higher....usually not much of a problem. I have a 26' Classic with a dragster inside and blew out a Titan one night and should have bit the bullet and made the swap. I didn't because I have nice aluminum wheels and cheaped out......I bought Goodyear Marathons as they are easy to get...... They are Made in China and I cringe everytime I look at one. My racing is limited to local tracks for a while so I am never far from home........but I know when one blows out, I'll be regretting my choice....
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