Help, Need good trailer tires

[jeff95]

I pull a 16' cargo trailer in town. Curbs are like a magnet for my trailer. I run over them constantly. I think that is why the sidewalls on my tandem axle trailer are always getting cut and scuffed. I end up replacing at least one tire every three months.

Are there any tires with a tougher sidewall than standard trailer tires. I think mine are 205/80 R 15 or something close to that.

Thanks for your help.

Jeff

 

[HBarlow]

If you want tires more resistant to striking curbs I'd suggest a set of old-fashioned bias ply LT (light truck) tires. I put a set on my flatbed utility trailer seven years ago and they are still good enough to run around town at low speeds. No visible tread wear or damage but they are old. I wouldn't pull them on the interstate in summer temperatures any longer but they're good enough for around town.



You will probably only be able to find them at farm and ranch stores and the smallest size available will probably be 6. 70-15 or 7. 00-15s. Bias ply tires are not as efficient as radials, greater rolling resistance among other shortcomings, but they offer stiffer sidewalls that will be more resistant to curb strikes.



The larger American tire manufacturers have quit making bias ply tires and what you find will probably be molded by a company in Communist China or some other third world country.

 

[redram]

I pull a 16' cargo trailer in town. Curbs are like a magnet for my trailer. I run over them constantly. I think that is why the sidewalls on my tandem axle trailer are always getting cut and scuffed. I end up replacing at least one tire every three months.

Are there any tires with a tougher sidewall than standard trailer tires. I think mine are 205/80 R 15 or something close to that.

Thanks for your help.

Jeff

Goodyear makes a heavy duty trailer tire - I believe it is called Marathon.

http://www.goodyear.com/rv/products/marathon.html

When I had my 24 ft Wells Cargo and was overloading it, the Goodyear tire was the only one in a 15 inch size that could handle the weight.

But if your driving skills are such that you abuse the tires and are constantly cutting the side walls - maybe adding a nerf bar to the tandem wheels on the trailer would work? Oo.

 

[BillnBama]

I put a set of Goodyear Marathons on my toy hauler just before I traded it in (always works that way) and they looked like they would be a fairly tough tire...

 

[JWashburn]

Here's a thought. My neighbor brought over an add that might be just the ticket. I'm going to buy some for my 1Kgal water trailer. Recycled aircraft tires. For example, 7. 50-16 18 ply are $85 including heavy-duty ag wheel in 5, 6, or 8 hole. These are used aircraft tires that wouldn't pass inspection. I don't know if they would have a wheel that fits your trailer, or if they can ship them and you have them mounted. They do come in familiar sizes, which are not radial.



The company is called Gensco Aircraft Tires, and the phone no. is 800-663-5287. Maybe worth a free call.

 

[jeff95]

Thanks for all of your suggestions. Keep them coming.

I'll let you know what I decide and keep everyone posted on the result.

Thanks again,

Jeff

 

[lrox]

I used Carlise USA Trail bias ply tires on my bobcat trailer. They were more expensive than the radials, but much heavier duty. Only $75 a piece.

 

[Foil Freak 1211]

Not sure in the rest of the world, but in the boating world Carlise is a four letter word - tons of complaints about separation. My boat trailer has Goodyear Marathons. They seem like a pretty good tire.

 

[YFZBOB]

Never had any problems with the Maxxis Trailer Service tires. Ran them on our Toy Hauler and Flat Bed. Three years in the California Smog. The tires really held up over time. Highly Recomended.

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[Sled Dog]

Thanks for all of your suggestions. Keep them coming.

I'll let you know what I decide and keep everyone posted on the result.

Thanks again,

Jeff

If you want to go ALL THE WAY, get Goodyear Unisteel, 14 ply, 16" made for trailers. There add says there designed to take scraping and running over curbs. That's why I get them.

 

[JRBurn]

Not sure in the rest of the world, but in the boating world Carlise is a four letter word - tons of complaints about separation. /QUOTE]



In the Toybox world too.

 

[SVWindwalker]

The brand is not as important as the tire construction, and keeping the tires fully inflated. The other factor is the weight rating, vs. the weight hauled. For instance my 5th wheel came with D range tires - by moving up to E range, I increased my load capacity by 700 lbs per axle and got a stronger sidewall. I had Goodyear Marathon, but lost 3 tires due to tread separation. I since have moved to Maxxus with good results. I would suggest that you weigh the trailer to make assist you in picking the proper tire. Terry

 

[J&LRam]

when choosing a good trailer tire, weight [trailers GVWR] is the very important. When we had implement trailers [5] on the road hauling material/equipment for our next job, we went through several sets of ST tires before finding a good truck tire dealer [Goodyear] that recommended LT rated tire on the heavier trailers. We had a 14' cargo we carried personnel tools in so it was light enough [7200 GVWR] but didn't load it heavy. ST tires are only 65mph rated so the cargo got LT225/75-15 "D" which was plenty of capacity plus the cargo trailer went with us from job site to motel, or home if we were close enough, each day. LT tires are 75 mph speed rated and that little 14' cargo hung with the Cummins on those fast trips back home. The other trailers used 16" LTs in a "E" and "G" as they were heavy.

205/80-15R is a small tire and small load capacity. A LT "C" or "D" load range will give much better sidewall protection but at 50 psi and 65 psi respectivley make sure the wheel are rated for those pressures... ... . JIM

 

[Jaysyl]

Not sure in the rest of the world, but in the boating world Carlise is a four letter word - tons of complaints about separation. /QUOTE]



In the Toybox world too.

I will agree with that

 

[GaryCarter]

As far as I can determine, all the 15" ST trailer tires are junk. Blew 3 out of 5 Marathons. Belt separation on tires used properly, interstate driving. No overload or underinflation.



A lot of people who've had issues with ST tires switch to LT.



Gary

 

[Bodybomber]

Try Galaxy. I put these on my flatbed and they have a real thick sidewall. Im sure they are not the best trailer tire out there but they had the highest weight rating in a 14. 5 I could find.