Trailer tires

[SBashaw]

Looking for new tires for my 5th wheel. 225/75/16 or 235/80/16.

Anyone know of a good place to buy good tires at a descent price?

 

[wcjp]

I prefer large chain tire shops. Just in case I have warranty issues while traveling. I prefer Les Schwab.

 

[pitahui]

Try Tire Rack

Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels



I found the prices to be good and the shipping was fast and reasonable

 

[Axion]

I would second the vote for Tire Rack.



OEM 15" Green Ball tires - junk

15" Goodyear Marathon tires - junk

16" Michelin XPS Ribs - no issues

 

[Grizzly]

I purchased Michelin XPS Rib LT tires for my 5th wheel from Discount Tire. Stay away from ST made in China tires because your're sure to have problems with them.

 

[HBarlow]

I've purchased Michelin tires for cars, trucks, and trailers from SAM's Club for fifteen years or more. I've had free tire rotation and balance done at a SAM's Club in Alaska during a summer trip there.

SAM's Club tire and battery employees are not commissioned sales people and have no incentive to sell what benefits them.

 

[FPettijohn]

How about Goodyear G614's used to be made in US? Rae thier any other tires (3000+ lb rated) that will work on a tri axle trailer?

Fred

 

[HBarlow]

How about Goodyear G614's used to be made in US? Rae thier any other tires (3000+ lb rated) that will work on a tri axle trailer?
Fred

GY G614s are the only G rated 16" tire available in the marketplace so many manufacturers of heavy trailers equip their products with them. Unfortunately, they are not very reliable and often blow out or sling their tread and tear up the sides of trailers. To their credit, GY usually stands behind the tires and pays for the damage to trailer sidewalls. Personally, I would not buy a trailer that was designed to use G rated tires because of the failure rate of the only tires available. If Michelin made a G rated tire I would buy it.

You can read about GY G-614 tire failures on the NuWa Owner's Forum website and probably lots of other RV sites.

 

[mickeyblueyes]

A tire man reviled to me he other day that places like Sams club Costco,and Walmrt all have a special line of tires made just for them. So if you purchase a xyz tire at Walmart and you have a problem it has to go back to Walmart. Most of the big box stores have a big presence in America so it should not be to much of a problem.

 

[B.G. Smith]

I've purchased Michelin tires for cars, trucks, and trailers from SAM's Club for fifteen years or more. I've had free tire rotation and balance done at a SAM's Club in Alaska during a summer trip there.



SAM's Club tire and battery employees are not commissioned sales people and have no incentive to sell what benefits them.

Not to dispute you but I had problems with the Sams in Beaumont, I tried to buy a spare tire for my trailer, 285/75r 16 some time back, they already had it mounted on the wheel but would not balance it,(said it was too big) when I told them it was for a trailer they said they could not sell tires to be mounted on trailers (it was an ST tire. ) Called the manager and was told that was their policy but he would allow me to take this tire, I said no and they removed it from my wheel. Hope it's not like that everywhere. bg

 

[HBarlow]

Not to dispute you but I had problems with the Sams in Beaumont, I tried to buy a spare tire for my trailer, 285/75r 16 some time back, they already had it mounted on the wheel but would not balance it,(said it was too big) when I told them it was for a trailer they said they could not sell tires to be mounted on trailers (it was an ST tire. ) Called the manager and was told that was their policy but he would allow me to take this tire, I said no and they removed it from my wheel. Hope it's not like that everywhere. bg

I had forgotten the past. I experienced similar problems with my local SAM's Club tire and battery department six or seven years go. I had bought a set of Michelins for my old '01 Dodge and they couldn't balance them properly. I made them take one set off and replace them because they couldn't balance them. After several trips back to them and some heated discussions with the team leader and general manager I took the truck out to a local tire retailer and had them balanced (perfectly) and took the bill back to SAM's for reimbursement.

I had a long talk with the SAM's Club VP responsible for all tire and battery sales. The result was my local SAM's Club received all new, high dollar balance machines and on-site training sent out from the Bentonville headquarters. The guys who still work there are now very skilled at balancing large tires.

Most of the same guys still work at the local SAM's and are now my good friends. They all know me by name and when I drive up they are very friendly and helpful. They rotate and balance my HH tires free of charge and even allow me to pay the small fee for lifetime rotate and balance on new cars and trucks with OEM tires like their employees are allowed to do.

It took awhile but they realized I am a loyal customer who is actually their friend, all I wanted was for them to learn how to do the job they were expected to do. They have admitted that the original balance equipment was probably okay but they didn't know how to use it properly at the time.

A little leadership and training was required. I think some SAM's Clubs still need the leadership and training that mine did.

 

[MChildress]

I blew three Carlisle that came on my trailer in the first year I had them. Carlisle warrantied them and I replaced them with Michelin XPS Ribs 235/85/16 and have had no more problems. If they will fit they are the best tire I have found.

 

[SBashaw]

Thanks for all the feed back, leaning towards the Michelin XPS ribs if the price doesen't scare me.

 

[AMink]

Thanks for all the feed back, leaning towards the Michelin XPS ribs if the price doesen't scare me.

The price will scare you. But, it's cheaper than replacing a lot of crappy ST tires and repairing your trailer when they blow.

 

[Bob Cochran]

There has been a lot of discussion on the appropriateness for using ST vrs. LT tires. Some good points on both sides with me falling on the LT is my preference after reading all information on both. I prefer the Michelin XPS as well and the cost will scare you but worth it. I am glad this posting did not degrade to a heated discussion!!!

 

[ringneck]

get the Ribs,steel caseing goes all the way across tire. Just put on 4 from cosco 1024. oo,but chearper than a tore up 5th wheel. hard part calif taxes,like throwing your money away,Ringneck.

 

[Grizzly]

The price will scare you. But, it's cheaper than replacing a lot of crappy ST tires and repairing your trailer when they blow.

Totally agree with you, the price of 5 Michelin XPS Ribs is high, but if you shop around, you can find a better deal. I did at Discount Tire in Albuquerque.



Don't forget to keep them inflated properly.

 

[tempforce]

i found some st tires in parker az for 90 each. they are 10 ply tires. my oem 225-75-15 st tires are only 8 ply's and are really showing cracks. while seaching for replacement tires i was considering lt tires, but i'm not able to find lt tires in the above size. i did find out that st tires are rated for 65 mph max. which is probably why so many people have blow outs.

i have a friend that lost 2 oem tires and 1 replacement tire in a 1000 mile trip. and you can be assured he didn't drive under 65 mph. and he was over loaded by at least 2k lbs.

if anyone knows of a brand of tire that makes a lt 225-75-r15 please post it. as i would rather buy a lt tire.

 

[AMink]

I haven't been able to find an LT in that size. I think you need to bump up to a 16" if you have the clearance.

 

[Grizzly]

i found some st tires in parker az for 90 each. they are 10 ply tires. my oem 225-75-15 st tires are only 8 ply's and are really showing cracks. while seaching for replacement tires i was considering lt tires, but i'm not able to find lt tires in the above size. i did find out that st tires are rated for 65 mph max. which is probably why so many people have blow outs.

i have a friend that lost 2 oem tires and 1 replacement tire in a 1000 mile trip. and you can be assured he didn't drive under 65 mph. and he was over loaded by at least 2k lbs.

if anyone knows of a brand of tire that makes a lt 225-75-r15 please post it. as i would rather buy a lt tire.

You won't find an LT tire in a 15". Get the best half ton truck tire in 6 or 8 ply rating or the best large SUV tire. They will be passenger tires.



Still the best thing to do is to change out drums and axles, if necessary, to accommodate 16" wheels and LT tires.