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hotrod 80 · 06-13-2015, 04:33 PM

Radial or bias ply . Looking at G load rage 14 plys for my enclosed trailer

hotrod 80 · 06-13-2015, 07:14 PM

Well My enclosed trailer is 24' and has 8 lug 7200 # axles with brakes on both axles . I currently have 235/85/16 10 ply truck tires on it . 3 of the tires are 8 years old . I had one break a cord last year and I put a used tire on it then . Last trip I cut a tire on construction junk . The spare is 3 years old and currently on the ground plus I have a new truck tire I bought last weekend . The tire shop keeps new wheels in stock for about $50 . so ill stow the spare and buy a rim for the new tire and I ordered 4 of these today . There was a thread were someone had tire issues and it got my thinking . Gross weight on my trailer is 8-9000 lbs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140909517329...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Marv D · 06-13-2015, 07:29 PM

I had Marathon trailer tires on my enclosed. They have a HORRIBLE reputation (google for some of the horror stories)

I replaced them with Carlsile Traile tires from Discount Tire. The road hazard certs cost like $18 extra per tire. Guarenteed for life of the tread. I asked specifically about dry rot cracking and safety,, they said if the sidewall starts cracking they will replace them FREE down to 40% tread. I'm sure you have the same issue there as we have here in the hear. They crack all to hell LONG before the tread is even showing wear.

Figure i 'bought' the last trailer tires I will every have to pay for.

hotrod 80 · 06-13-2015, 11:01 PM

I will never wear out the tread on my trailer tires that's for sure.

djracer · 06-14-2015, 11:53 AM

As a general rule most trailer tires suck.

Blue Rat · 06-14-2015, 05:24 PM

You think trailer tires suck. You should try replacing motor home rv tires. Those get expensive. Lot of times you will never wear out a trailer tire. They just dry rot. Radials are the way to go now.

Marv if they stand behind that warranty when it is time. Consider your self lucky.

06-13-2015, 04:33 PM	#1
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Trailer tires Radial or bias ply . Looking at G load rage 14 plys for my enclosed trailer __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

06-13-2015, 07:14 PM	#2
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Trailer tires Well My enclosed trailer is 24' and has 8 lug 7200 # axles with brakes on both axles . I currently have 235/85/16 10 ply truck tires on it . 3 of the tires are 8 years old . I had one break a cord last year and I put a used tire on it then . Last trip I cut a tire on construction junk . The spare is 3 years old and currently on the ground plus I have a new truck tire I bought last weekend . The tire shop keeps new wheels in stock for about $50 . so ill stow the spare and buy a rim for the new tire and I ordered 4 of these today . There was a thread were someone had tire issues and it got my thinking . Gross weight on my trailer is 8-9000 lbs http://www.ebay.com/itm/140909517329...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

06-13-2015, 07:29 PM	#3
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Trailer tires I had Marathon trailer tires on my enclosed. They have a HORRIBLE reputation (google for some of the horror stories) I replaced them with Carlsile Traile tires from Discount Tire. The road hazard certs cost like $18 extra per tire. Guarenteed for life of the tread. I asked specifically about dry rot cracking and safety,, they said if the sidewall starts cracking they will replace them FREE down to 40% tread. I'm sure you have the same issue there as we have here in the hear. They crack all to hell LONG before the tread is even showing wear. Figure i 'bought' the last trailer tires I will every have to pay for. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

06-13-2015, 11:01 PM	#4
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Trailer tires I will never wear out the tread on my trailer tires that's for sure. __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

06-14-2015, 11:53 AM	#5
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Trailer tires As a general rule most trailer tires suck. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

06-14-2015, 05:24 PM	#6
Blue Rat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 608	Re: Trailer tires You think trailer tires suck. You should try replacing motor home rv tires. Those get expensive. Lot of times you will never wear out a trailer tire. They just dry rot. Radials are the way to go now. Marv if they stand behind that warranty when it is time. Consider your self lucky.



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