15 inch. E Rated tires

[EDavid]

15 inch. E rated tires whats out there. very tired of the D RATED BLOW OUT SON OF A ********** S thanks

 

[JLandry]

Denman manufactures a 10 ply (equivalent to an E load rating) radial special trailer tire. Navigate to and download the catalog on their web site for more info.



For what it's worth, they manufacture their trailer tires in Mexico (not China like everyone else). I've heard mostly good things about their tires and plan to try a set on my travel trailer next time the tires are up for replacement.



I've heard they can be special ordered by Discount Tire stores, or if you do a Google search you can turn up a couple of places to order online.



Best regards,



John L.

 

[HBarlow]

Remember, you can't increase inflation pressures on your OEM rims to achieve increased weight carrying capacity. That would overstress 55 psi rated rims. Normally, to receive any advantage from tires with a higher ply rating you have to increase inflation pressure.

 

[TMRoper1669]

15" Tires shouldn't even be put on trailers. The best thing to do would be to invest in some 16" rims and tires thats the best solution to the problem although some family has a 5ver with 15" rims and Recently put load E tires on it and I can't remember the brand but it solved the blow-out problem that they used to have.

 

[macdaddy]

I Just put on the Maxxis Load "E"s with new 15 inch steel rims rated for 3200 lbs at 80 psi.



Man I tried to get the same rims in a 16 with Mich XPS Rib's 215/85's but the dam things didnt clear on the street side:{



Mac

 

[pullya]

+ 1 for Maxxis.

Jay

 

[AABEN]

I don't know how hard you drive !! But all trailers tires is only rated to run at 65mph or less. I had trouble with the tires that came on my trailer Goodyear ask how fast I pulled it. I said I run the speed limit on the interstates. Goodyear said they would not replace them. So I went to firestone and ask them they said 65 was top speed. They put on 4 lite truck tires no more tire trouble. I have had it up to 85 mph in the flat country on interstates. Tires are E

 

[steved]

I don't know how hard you drive !! But all trailers tires is only rated to run at 65mph or less. I had trouble with the tires that came on my trailer Goodyear ask how fast I pulled it. I said I run the speed limit on the interstates. Goodyear said they would not replace them. So I went to firestone and ask them they said 65 was top speed. They put on 4 lite truck tires no more tire trouble. I have had it up to 85 mph in the flat country on interstates. Tires are E

Although most grimace when I say I got passenger car tires on my 5vr, I did it for this very reason... those little bursts of speed to pass and what not... plus they run truer and can be balanced for a very nice tow. I feel a lot of the failures in trailer tires are because they aren't true and they are slapping the pavement for hours on end... something has to fatigue.



And so nobodies nervous... my little 5vr only weighs 4800#s loaded, so my four car tires rated at 1500#s each fit the bill fine (they don't know if they're on a car or trailer anyway)... and are more than even the axles are rated for!

 

[HBarlow]

I did a similar thing when I owned a 32' Avion travel trailer with 15" rims. I considered shifting it over to 16" wheels and tire but decided to try a set of Michelin SUV tires instead of all the ST/Chinese junk tires.

As long as you don't hit the sidewalls on curbs they work fine. I pulled that trailer 60,000 miles including a trip to Alaska and back including lots of dirt roads and, not in AK, some high speed excursions including to 98mph behind my '01 Dodge. I don't recommend it and readily admit it was foolish but did it. Never had a problem. The tires were maybe 50% worn when I sold the trailer.

 

[macdaddy]

I did a similar thing when I owned a 32' Avion travel trailer with 15" rims. I considered shifting it over to 16" wheels and tire but decided to try a set of Michelin SUV tires instead of all the ST/Chinese junk tires.



As long as you don't hit the sidewalls on curbs they work fine. I pulled that trailer 60,000 miles including a trip to Alaska and back including lots of dirt roads and, not in AK, some high speed excursions including to 98mph behind my '01 Dodge. I don't recommend it and readily admit it was foolish but did it. Never had a problem. The tires were maybe 50% worn when I sold the trailer.

HB... ...



Which SUV tire?. What was the max load rating, and pressure?. What did the Avion weigh?



Interesting concept



Mac

 

[HBarlow]

Mac,

It's been about six or seven years and I don't remember what size they were now. I bought them @ my local SAM's Club and I'd bet they are still on the SAM's website (or Costco for you west coast guys). They were a 15" Michelin intended for SUVs, a little "fatter" ie slightly wider/lower profile than the OEM GY Marathons but still fit in the trailer wheel wells. The trailer weighed about 8,500 lbs. fully loaded and the tires were rated at something like 2200 lbs. each. Every self-appointed tire expert or tire retail store trained liar will tell you you can't do what I did but it worked out great on that trailer. They might not work well on a trailer that hit curbs or ran offroad over rocks. A Michelin in any size for any application is a high quality tire built to last and SUV tires must meet tire testing standards where SUV tires do not. I took a chance on them because I have a strong dislike for all GY tires and particularly Marathons which I rank right up there with Chinese rim protectors.

 

[JHofmann]

2nd on going to 16" rims and LT "E" range tires. That was the best thing I ever did for my toyhauler. I can't believe it came with 15" pos st tires. Very happy with my michelin xps ribs!!

 

[HBarlow]

Changing over to a set of 16" rims and quality Michelin tires is always the better choice if they'll fit.

 

[JBallou]

Where is a good place to get 16" rims? Got the chrome 15's and they will not stay chrome for long they will turn to rust.

 

[HBarlow]

SouthWest Wheel, a Dallas based trailer supply company is a good source at very attractive prices. You might check the prices on SWW's website Southwest Wheel Company Steel and Aluminum Truck Wheels then price them at a local retail tire store in your area. Shipping from TX might make it more attractive to buy from a tire store. An RV dealer would be the last place to look unless you have too much money and need to throw some away.