Towing Help??

Bill Harris · 10-28-2009, 08:12 AM

AMEN Dick Butler!! The pressure in these trailer tires is absolutely the most important aspect of towing our junk.

I'm unfortunate that I didn't do my research before buying my trailer and have two 5200 lb axles on a 26 footer. It came with Goodyear Marathon and I blew the hell out of tires trip after trip. I discovered this notice from Goodyear:

http://goodyear.com/rv/pdf/marathon_gen_info_032806.pdf

I run the 15" ST225 tire at 70psi cold. Since then I monitor the tire pressure EVERY time I stop and EVERY time before pulling out to or from a race. I even pull over into rest areas occasionally just to check the tires. Since then, I have not had a single blow out (knock on wood... next trip I'm doomed). I also try to pull no faster than 65, and NEVER go over 70 (fortunately my motorhome is hard pressed to go that fast unless its falling off a cliff).

Next trailer will have the heaviest load rated axles and tires I can get even if I'm not hauling anywhere near the rated load.

Don't skimp on the axles and tires!!!

Joe Martens · 10-28-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Harris

AMEN Dick Butler!! The pressure in these trailer tires is absolutely the most important aspect of towing our junk.

I'm unfortunate that I didn't do my research before buying my trailer and have two 5200 lb axles on a 26 footer. It came with Goodyear Marathon and I blew the hell out of tires trip after trip. I discovered this notice from Goodyear:

http://goodyear.com/rv/pdf/marathon_gen_info_032806.pdf

I run the 15" ST225 tire at 70psi cold. Since then I monitor the tire pressure EVERY time I stop and EVERY time before pulling out to or from a race. I even pull over into rest areas occasionally just to check the tires. Since then, I have not had a single blow out (knock on wood... next trip I'm doomed). I also try to pull no faster than 65, and NEVER go over 70 (fortunately my motorhome is hard pressed to go that fast unless its falling off a cliff).

Next trailer will have the heaviest load rated axles and tires I can get even if I'm not hauling anywhere near the rated load.

Don't skimp on the axles and tires!!!

Bill, you might want to upgrade to a 16 in. tire.. I kept having problems with the 15 in. tires then decided to bite the bullet and upgraded to a 16 in. Worth the piece of mind!

It might have been Jeff Teuton that said the cheapest 16 in. tire is better than the best 15 in. tire.

Bobby Brannon · 11-02-2009, 10:14 AM

Bob please send me another email:
bobbybrannon@bbhac.com

Seem to be having trouble with your email.

Thanks

Jeff Teuton · 11-02-2009, 11:22 AM

Brannon, are you doing what I think you are doing? Don't I always buy your take off tires? If you help Bob, and using those would be a great help, I will forgive you, but you owe me a case -- cold.

10-28-2009, 08:12 AM	#1
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Towing Help?? AMEN Dick Butler!! The pressure in these trailer tires is absolutely the most important aspect of towing our junk. I'm unfortunate that I didn't do my research before buying my trailer and have two 5200 lb axles on a 26 footer. It came with Goodyear Marathon and I blew the hell out of tires trip after trip. I discovered this notice from Goodyear: http://goodyear.com/rv/pdf/marathon_gen_info_032806.pdf I run the 15" ST225 tire at 70psi cold. Since then I monitor the tire pressure EVERY time I stop and EVERY time before pulling out to or from a race. I even pull over into rest areas occasionally just to check the tires. Since then, I have not had a single blow out (knock on wood... next trip I'm doomed). I also try to pull no faster than 65, and NEVER go over 70 (fortunately my motorhome is hard pressed to go that fast unless its falling off a cliff). Next trailer will have the heaviest load rated axles and tires I can get even if I'm not hauling anywhere near the rated load. Don't skimp on the axles and tires!!! __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

11-02-2009, 10:14 AM	#3
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Towing Help?? Bob please send me another email: bobbybrannon@bbhac.com Seem to be having trouble with your email. Thanks __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

11-02-2009, 11:22 AM	#4
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Towing Help?? Brannon, are you doing what I think you are doing? Don't I always buy your take off tires? If you help Bob, and using those would be a great help, I will forgive you, but you owe me a case -- cold. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK