235/85/16 trailer tires?

[wyosteve]

The time has finally come to replace my gooseneck flatbed trailer tires. Size 235/85/16. Any good suggestions would be helpful. Loaded will be typically between 12k and 14k. Thanks in advance.

 

[Jeff Knight]

Goodyear Endurance. Made in the USA.

 

[wyosteve]

Thanks much. That helps.

 

[B.G. Smith]

I'm running Michelins, 14,000# 5th wheel. Can't remember the specifics but will check. Second set. bg

 

[MichaelOverfield]

Any suitable LT tire, avoid any ST tire.. there has been considerable discussion on other threads detailing the reasons.

 

[JR]

Sailun S637. Closed outer rib construction much like a steer tire. Either 12 or 14 ply.
Speed rated to 75mph.

Great tires that wear like iron.

 

[NIsaacs]

Goodyear Endurance. Made in the USA.

These might be a good tire, however, I have a hard time with the 8/32's tread, thats only 3/16's useful tread to the wear bars. Discount tire has stopped selling the Carlisle tires again and now stock the Endurance and a cheap Contender china bomb.

I think the Sailun is a good tire but local dealers don't stock it so that means internet sale, not cool unless you have a friendly dealer that will mount them. Thats like buying hamburger at Safeway and asking Burger King to cook it. If I buy on line I mount my own but that sucks too.

My brother sells the LT's 10 to 1 over the ST's. Most LT's have at least 15/32's tread so thats a plus.

Nick

 

[Hoefler]

I switched to 17.5" wheels and tires on my fifth wheel, for about $5.00 more per tire and wheel combo over replacing the 16" LT tires.

 

[Killer223]

i like my Hercules tires, but i'm not sure they offer them in that size. that said i'll be going to a highway tread LT truck tire next time.

 

[HHhuntitall]

I've sold a lot of the Chinese Gladiator tires, with good service. The key is to look for an added steel plied sidewall, in my opinion. The extra steel in the sidewall adds the rigidity needed to handle heavy loads, plus the added air capacity. If you're hauling 12-14k regularly, the Goodyear G614 GST, as much as I hate Goodyear, has the extra steel in the sidewall and casing. The price is around $300 a tire, though, hence the reason I sell the Gladiator Q35s 10 to 1 vs the Goodyear. You can buy almost 3 to each of the Goodyear. Both tires have added silicone to the rubber compound for added wear longetivity. I have not had good service from Carlisle tires when loaded that heavy regularly.

 

[NIsaacs]

I've sold a lot of the Chinese Gladiator tires, with good service. The key is to look for an added steel plied sidewall, in my opinion. The extra steel in the sidewall adds the rigidity needed to handle heavy loads, plus the added air capacity. If you're hauling 12-14k regularly, the Goodyear G614 GST, as much as I hate Goodyear, has the extra steel in the sidewall and casing. The price is around $300 a tire, though, hence the reason I sell the Gladiator Q35s 10 to 1 vs the Goodyear. You can buy almost 3 to each of the Goodyear. Both tires have added silicone to the rubber compound for added wear longetivity. I have not had good service from Carlisle tires when loaded that heavy regularly.

Yes, I think they are a good tire, also. Load Trail/Load Max trailers use those in the QR25-TS (non steel sidewall) so far so good with mine. At least they start with 13/32's tread. My brother and an in-law both sell the Q35 and QR25 with good results. My local tire dealer has an all steel trailer tire I need to look at, no clue on the brand.

Nick

 

[Matt42]

I greatly prefer the Michelin LT245/75R16E XPS Rib steel cord sidewall tire for the utility trailer I use. The diameter is critical, otherwise the same model in LT235/85R16E would work. They both have the same load and speed rating. Both are commercial tires, designed to be regrooved and then retreaded. But now I am being forced to change to an ST rated tire, so it looks like the Goodyear G614 will be the next set. Because the Goodyear is a load range G, I also have to buy new 110 psi rated wheels. On top of all that, I absolutely despise Goodyear tires. Since 1971, my experience with them has ranged from exploding to disappointing. The best I can say for Goodyear is they arent as bad as Firestone or Kumho.

 

[wyosteve]

I ended up going with the Goodyear Endurance. We'll see. First loaded trip will be this Sat.

 

[NIsaacs]

I greatly prefer the Michelin LT245/75R16E XPS Rib steel cord sidewall tire for the utility trailer I use. The diameter is critical, otherwise the same model in LT235/85R16E would work. They both have the same load and speed rating. Both are commercial tires, designed to be regrooved and then retreaded. But now I am being forced to change to an ST rated tire, so it looks like the Goodyear G614 will be the next set. Because the Goodyear is a load range G, I also have to buy new 110 psi rated wheels. On top of all that, I absolutely despise Goodyear tires. Since 1971, my experience with them has ranged from exploding to disappointing. The best I can say for Goodyear is they arent as bad as Firestone or Kumho.

I don't know what you have for axles, but you might consider these. They are cheaper per pair (tire & wheel) than the G-614's will be for just the tire.

Nick

 

[Matt42]

I don't know what you have for axles, but you might consider these. They are cheaper per pair (tire & wheel) than the G-614's will be for just the tire.

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Nick

That brand and size has been recommended before. I'll look into them. Your trailer's fender well has much more clearance than mine does.

 

[ZBrooks]

I ended up going with the Goodyear Endurance. We'll see. First loaded trip will be this Sat.

I think you'll be pleased. I put 6 new ones on my 5er over the summer.