Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are?

Eric Merryfield · 04-07-2009, 12:53 PM

Its for a 24 foot enclosed. Currently has Titan C rated 205 75 15's which are decent enough, but you can only go 50 lb's in them.

What I have found in my area(Ma)

Towmaster....at VIP
Carlysle.....D rated, still on a container en route

Any suggestions from those who tow on the smaller scale?

Thanks

Eric

bobby · 04-07-2009, 01:16 PM

Carlisle is a good brand. I always went to Discount Tire and bought the cheapest I could afford and the road hazard also.But then again, I never towed a heavy weight with it either.

Rich Biebel · 04-07-2009, 01:51 PM

All 15 ST trailer tires are made offshore. I have had blow outs with Carlysle and Titan. I also had Michelins when they made a 15" trailer service tire and that was easily the best. I have Goodyears now after I blew out a Titan......the Goodyears are made in China...so were the Titans....and the Carlysles were junk......There is no clear choice as they all have failures. They need to be replaced after 2 or 3 years, inflated properly and inspected regularly for tread issues. The Carlysles had treads seperating after a couple years. The Titans were E rated and one blew out on a cool evening after just a few miles on the intrerstate so heat was not much of a factor and they were fully inflated......16" LT tires is the way to go.......

Kenny Wigington · 04-07-2009, 02:23 PM

I would agree with the 16's. I kept poking around, for a couple months. I bought some 16 wheels at Southwestwheel, just gray with holes, nothing exotic( $40 ea), and then I got a set of Ironman 215/85/16's These are 10 ply and they ride so much better and stable than the 15s. I put 80-85 lbs and they have made the trip to La., and back almost 1400 miles and they are still perfect. No a single lb down yet. They are 1- 1/2 " taller than the 15's I took off. Thats it. They fit good. If you gonna buy tires, buy that. Tires were just over $100 ea., here, locally. I dont have a clue where they are made or who actually makes them though. Right now, I really dont care.

Myron Piatek · 04-07-2009, 02:29 PM

I had trouble with Carlisle C and D rated tires not lasting on a heavy OPEN trailer! There have been a few discussions over the years on different forums where the majority of posters agreed that Carlisle was junk.
I have friends who own a tire store sell me Towmasters and/or some other brands with good results. I don't remember more details since I started using an enclosed trailer with 6,000lb axles and 16" tires a few years ago. But I would stay with at least a D rating regardless of brand.

Eric Merryfield · 04-07-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Wigington

I would agree with the 16's. I kept poking around, for a couple months. I bought some 16 wheels at Southwestwheel, just gray with holes, nothing exotic( $40 ea), and then I got a set of Ironman 215/85/16's These are 10 ply and they ride so much better and stable than the 15s. I put 80-85 lbs and they have made the trip to La., and back almost 1400 miles and they are still perfect. No a single lb down yet. They are 1- 1/2 " taller than the 15's I took off. Thats it. They fit good. If you gonna buy tires, buy that. Tires were just over $100 ea., here, locally. I dont have a clue where they are made or who actually makes them though. Right now, I really dont care.

Thanks. The size is a big help. Did you notice if your gas consumption changed with the lower rolling resistance due to higher air pressure, yet more drag(higher trailer)?

Jeff Teuton · 04-07-2009, 02:41 PM

There are no good 15" trailer tires. Do yourself a favor. I assume you have 6 hole wheels. Get some 6 hole 16" wheels ( aluminums are about 80 unless you find some blems). 16" 10 ply (load range E), run them at least 60 lbs and forget your troubles. Most wheels are 16 X 7, or you can get premium Am Racing 16 X 8 Polished for a good bit more. I have blown too many tires to talk about. And any tire marked trailer special run away from. They are the king of junk.

bobby · 04-07-2009, 03:10 PM

Dang, didn't know that Carlisle was that bad now. At least I got some good heads up from you guys, Thanks.

And I agree that 16" is the only way to go.

Kenny Wigington · 04-07-2009, 03:20 PM

If they helped the mileage, I didnt see it, mainly because I was running a little hotter coming home ! It does seem to be more stable and smoother.

Doug Domm · 04-07-2009, 04:52 PM

Has anyone used the Denman Radial 15" E rated 80 psi trailer tire? It doesn't seem to be handled by many dealers here in Canada but is apparently available factory direct and they claim to be able to get you replacement service quickly. Can you believe them? Are they any good as a 15" replacement?

04-07-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
Eric Merryfield Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 869 Likes: 1 Liked 496 Times in 127 Posts	Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? Its for a 24 foot enclosed. Currently has Titan C rated 205 75 15's which are decent enough, but you can only go 50 lb's in them. What I have found in my area(Ma) Towmaster....at VIP Carlysle.....D rated, still on a container en route Any suggestions from those who tow on the smaller scale? Thanks Eric __________________ Eric Merryfield 1883 STK

04-07-2009, 01:16 PM	#2
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? Carlisle is a good brand. I always went to Discount Tire and bought the cheapest I could afford and the road hazard also.But then again, I never towed a heavy weight with it either. __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

04-07-2009, 01:51 PM	#3
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,312 Likes: 25 Liked 543 Times in 212 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? All 15 ST trailer tires are made offshore. I have had blow outs with Carlysle and Titan. I also had Michelins when they made a 15" trailer service tire and that was easily the best. I have Goodyears now after I blew out a Titan......the Goodyears are made in China...so were the Titans....and the Carlysles were junk......There is no clear choice as they all have failures. They need to be replaced after 2 or 3 years, inflated properly and inspected regularly for tread issues. The Carlysles had treads seperating after a couple years. The Titans were E rated and one blew out on a cool evening after just a few miles on the intrerstate so heat was not much of a factor and they were fully inflated......16" LT tires is the way to go....... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

04-07-2009, 02:23 PM	#4
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? I would agree with the 16's. I kept poking around, for a couple months. I bought some 16 wheels at Southwestwheel, just gray with holes, nothing exotic( $40 ea), and then I got a set of Ironman 215/85/16's These are 10 ply and they ride so much better and stable than the 15s. I put 80-85 lbs and they have made the trip to La., and back almost 1400 miles and they are still perfect. No a single lb down yet. They are 1- 1/2 " taller than the 15's I took off. Thats it. They fit good. If you gonna buy tires, buy that. Tires were just over $100 ea., here, locally. I dont have a clue where they are made or who actually makes them though. Right now, I really dont care. __________________ 2894 STK

04-07-2009, 02:29 PM	#5
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? I had trouble with Carlisle C and D rated tires not lasting on a heavy OPEN trailer! There have been a few discussions over the years on different forums where the majority of posters agreed that Carlisle was junk. I have friends who own a tire store sell me Towmasters and/or some other brands with good results. I don't remember more details since I started using an enclosed trailer with 6,000lb axles and 16" tires a few years ago. But I would stay with at least a D rating regardless of brand. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

04-07-2009, 02:41 PM	#7
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? There are no good 15" trailer tires. Do yourself a favor. I assume you have 6 hole wheels. Get some 6 hole 16" wheels ( aluminums are about 80 unless you find some blems). 16" 10 ply (load range E), run them at least 60 lbs and forget your troubles. Most wheels are 16 X 7, or you can get premium Am Racing 16 X 8 Polished for a good bit more. I have blown too many tires to talk about. And any tire marked trailer special run away from. They are the king of junk. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

04-07-2009, 03:10 PM	#8
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? Dang, didn't know that Carlisle was that bad now. At least I got some good heads up from you guys, Thanks. And I agree that 16" is the only way to go. __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

04-07-2009, 03:20 PM	#9
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? If they helped the mileage, I didnt see it, mainly because I was running a little hotter coming home ! It does seem to be more stable and smoother. __________________ 2894 STK

04-07-2009, 04:52 PM	#10
Doug Domm Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: canada Posts: 250 Likes: 28 Liked 84 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Best 15 inch trailer tires currently are? Has anyone used the Denman Radial 15" E rated 80 psi trailer tire? It doesn't seem to be handled by many dealers here in Canada but is apparently available factory direct and they claim to be able to get you replacement service quickly. Can you believe them? Are they any good as a 15" replacement?