boat trailer tire update

[WatsonJ]

The second tire of a set of four Carlisle ST205/75-R14's separated

a tread on the way home from Laughlin NV. These tires are only

1 year old. Stored inside and still look new. 50 psi, 303 protectant etc... . I have four other friends with boats,and in

the last 12-15 months we have a combined total of 8 tread

separations (all Carlisle's) Discount Tire has been very good

with warranties, but I've had it with this ST (stands for separated

tread) B. S The standard line is "ST tires are only good for 60 mph. " The speed limit in AZ is 75. If you are out there doing 60,

you are a danger to yourself and everyone around you.

I don't tow at 75, but 65-70 when prudent. I going to LT tires

the next time around... maybe sooner. The loaded weight of my

trailer & boat is only 3500 lbs. IMHO the trailer tire mfg's are

building a product for a bygone era. (circa 1950's or 1960's)



I'm also very glad that I have a dual axle trailer. I think I would

carry two spares if I had a single axle. ST trailer tires SUCK.

 

[Texas Diesel]

Amen Bro!



Lately trailer tires suck, I dont buy the 60 mph thing either, LT tires are the only way to go.



Everybody I know with trailer tires has had atleast one blow out.

 

[bdaniel]

Lt tires all the way. I will never own another ST tire.



I had one to explode and one to develop a sidewall bubble the size of an orange.



Guess what brand?



Bobby

 

[bulabula]

I've got 6 ST's (7 including spare) on my boat trailer and haven't had any trouble in 3 years. Its a 10k GVWR trailer, with about 9k on the axles. I keep them inflated properly and don't spray them with anything. The HO pulls the boat faster than it can go itself, something that the old Ford dooley I used to own struggled with. Then again, I usually only put a thousand miles a year on them. Unfortunately I don't remember who made the tires and she's tucked away for the winter now.



My buddies haven't had any blowouts either, but a couple of them have lost wheels on tri-axles caused by lug failure - buts thats another story.



For those fellows having a high rate of blowouts, I'm wondering if sticking surges creating high wheel temps possibly contributed to tire failure? I monitor my hub temps and usually find one is lots higher than the others.



Appreciate the heads up; I will look into LT's when I go to replace them.

 

[tgbol]

This summer I was towing a car trailer across the desert in 111 degree weather. Lost 2 tire on the trailer in the first 200 miles. they were Carlise st.

 

[OTRPU]

Got Carlisle tires on my tandem pontoon boat trailer, have had several sets over the years, not had a problem with them. Had a couple Goodyear Marathons blow out though. I tow for a living, far as I'm personally concerned it's rarely prudent to tow over 60. I pass by those in the ditch that think it prudent daily. I don't care what anybody else does, just want them to get their a$$ by me and get on down the road. I don't care to have insanity close around me. I choose to give myself time to avoid incidents. I've driven sports cars 150 wheel to wheel, lived though that period, be danged if I'm gonna die draggin a stupid box somewhere too fast.



Cheers,

Steve J.