Trailer Tires

Kenny Wigington · 12-30-2008, 10:33 PM

Ok, I know this has been hashed out before, but I have a question. I need to get some quickly, as its testing time in 3- 4 weeks.

Has anyone ever used a tire called Duro, like this one ?

Duro 2100 ST 235/80R16 E

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20...r_tires_ST.htm

Thanks,

Mark Ruset · 12-30-2008, 10:46 PM

Ken
I've not heard of duro the price looks good just make sure your DOT codes are current on the tires.

Larry Munk · 12-31-2008, 07:00 AM

There are a few places like this one on ebay.
http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....categoryID=163
But nothing beats a quality tire with a quality metal valve stem.

Rich Biebel · 12-31-2008, 08:10 AM

I have had blown trailer tires over the years, like a lot of people and tried a lot of them. I have never heard of Duro but almost every ST tire is made in the far east...China, Taiwan. That includes Goodyear and Titan. I blew a Titan last summer and thought they were better......NOPE..... 15" rims, you don't have much choice but to use an ST tire.....With 16" rims you are better off using an E rated LT pickup truck tire......

MacNicol Racing · 12-31-2008, 10:08 AM

Kenny, I will second what Rich said about the LT truck tires. There is alot more selection and if you have a problem on the road you will have a better chance at finding a replacement.

Kevin
Adventure Trailers
(941)468-9212

Mike Pearson · 12-31-2008, 10:38 AM

Kenny,

Definately go with the E load range 16" light truck tire. I have them on both my truck and trailer. I have had real good luck with them. I run a 215 85 R16 on both. Go with a good brand that way if you need help on the road you can get a replacement tire just about anywhere. I have Goodyears on the trailer and Coopers on the truck. Dont forget to check your wheel bearings. I lost a wheel bearing going to the SSSSA race in Reynolds last year. No fun..

Kenny Wigington · 12-31-2008, 11:08 AM

Thanks everyone ! I think Painter got me the hook up for some. He called me this morning and told me of a place near here.
E rated LT's ? I thought LT's couldnt handle the twisting that trailer does ? Well, we'll see. I have some new 16" wheels Jimmy Parker told me about. I have'nt had anytrouble with what looks to be the original 15" tires on my trailer, even though they were hardly used untill I got it, now they are checking and cracking along the edge of the tread, so its time to get new ones.

Thanks again all , and Happy New Year !!

12-30-2008, 10:33 PM	#1
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Trailer Tires Ok, I know this has been hashed out before, but I have a question. I need to get some quickly, as its testing time in 3- 4 weeks. Has anyone ever used a tire called Duro, like this one ? Duro 2100 ST 235/80R16 E http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20...r_tires_ST.htm Thanks, __________________ 2894 STK

12-30-2008, 10:46 PM	#2
Mark Ruset Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 263 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Ken I've not heard of duro the price looks good just make sure your DOT codes are current on the tires. __________________ Mark Ruset 2048 STK

12-31-2008, 07:00 AM	#3
Larry Munk Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 135 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Trailer Tires There are a few places like this one on ebay. http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....categoryID=163 But nothing beats a quality tire with a quality metal valve stem.

12-31-2008, 08:10 AM	#4
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires I have had blown trailer tires over the years, like a lot of people and tried a lot of them. I have never heard of Duro but almost every ST tire is made in the far east...China, Taiwan. That includes Goodyear and Titan. I blew a Titan last summer and thought they were better......NOPE..... 15" rims, you don't have much choice but to use an ST tire.....With 16" rims you are better off using an E rated LT pickup truck tire...... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

12-31-2008, 10:08 AM	#5
MacNicol Racing Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Port, Fl Posts: 58 Likes: 49 Liked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Kenny, I will second what Rich said about the LT truck tires. There is alot more selection and if you have a problem on the road you will have a better chance at finding a replacement. Kevin Adventure Trailers (941)468-9212 __________________ Kevin MacNicol 2120 STK & S/ST

12-31-2008, 10:38 AM	#6
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,443 Likes: 613 Liked 1,916 Times in 574 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Kenny, Definately go with the E load range 16" light truck tire. I have them on both my truck and trailer. I have had real good luck with them. I run a 215 85 R16 on both. Go with a good brand that way if you need help on the road you can get a replacement tire just about anywhere. I have Goodyears on the trailer and Coopers on the truck. Dont forget to check your wheel bearings. I lost a wheel bearing going to the SSSSA race in Reynolds last year. No fun.. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

12-31-2008, 11:08 AM	#7
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Thanks everyone ! I think Painter got me the hook up for some. He called me this morning and told me of a place near here. E rated LT's ? I thought LT's couldnt handle the twisting that trailer does ? Well, we'll see. I have some new 16" wheels Jimmy Parker told me about. I have'nt had anytrouble with what looks to be the original 15" tires on my trailer, even though they were hardly used untill I got it, now they are checking and cracking along the edge of the tread, so its time to get new ones. Thanks again all , and Happy New Year !! __________________ 2894 STK