Need new trailer tires, help

[JHardwick]

It won't be long until the rest of them blow.

As long as the other 3 make it the remaining 4,000 miles of this trip

 

[Grizzly]

I didn't know that Carlisle made LT tires.

I just completed research on Carlisle tires by internet and telephone. They do make an LT tire in sizes, 750/16 LR "E", 700/15, and 800/14. 5 only, which are DOT regulated and made in China. They also make ST tires in all the popular sizes for trailers. They told me by phone that they are DOT regulated. They are also made in China. They make no tires in the US.



My personal feeling is that if they tend to fall apart and they're only good for 3 years from the date of manufacture, I don't want them. I'd rather pay more and stay with Michelin XPS Rib's.

 

[Grey Wolf]

If this works here's a couple of shots of our Carlisle tire with less that 4,000 miles on it.....



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[JHardwick]

I'd rather pay more and stay with Michelin XPS Rib's.

Doing this for a living, I usually throw tires out for having excessive plugs before wearing them out.

 

[Matt42]

Eeeyuch. Just from looking at the picture and not knowing the tire size, It appears that there may be room for a set of LT tires, even if they are physically larger.

 

[Matt42]

Doing this for a living, I usually throw tires out for having excessive plugs before wearing them out.

I run XPS Rib tires on the equipment trailer at work. I haul it on bad roads and at mines. Never a flat. The XPS tires have steel sidewalls and belts. Unfortunately, there's no way short of a springover conversion with new hubs & drum and new wheels I could put them on my trailer.



Nice lookin outfit, BTW

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Doing this for a living, I usually throw tires out for having excessive plugs before wearing them out.

A very fine and well executed setup you have there...

 

[JHardwick]

Thanks guys ... ... ... ..... The real problem seems to be dragging the tires sideways through a small barn lot, picking up nails/screws/etc. A lot of these woman barely have room for their horses, let alone a decent sized rig, so I'm dragging it sideways quite a bit.



However, it has taught me to keep a constant eye on sidewall bulge in my mirrors. I watch my tires as much as traffic. I also use a non-contact thermometer. If you catch a tire going down before it burns the sidewalls out, you can plug it, add some air and keep going ... ... ... ... ... well, unless it's a Carlisle I guess, LOL, then it just splits from bead-bead without warning ... ... ... ..... I shoulda kept my mouth shut about my mileage on these tires :{



A local sells me THESE @ $800 for a set of 6, and I get ~80,000 miles out of them ... ... ... ... . I think I'll try THESE on my trailer this time.

 

[LRutigliano]

Doing this for a living, I usually throw tires out for having excessive plugs before wearing them out.

JHardwick, I don't own any horses but I know people that do. Your website is phenomenal... A++ Best wishes in your business. I found it extremely interesting and informative... and it really is cool that you drive a Cummins!



Regards,

Louis

 

[LRutigliano]

Will LT235/75R15 tires fit?

Yes, they will fit, but they are only rated for 1985 lbs each. My rear axle weight is 4200 lbs and my front axle weight is 3700 lbs. I need tires with at least a 2540 lb rating. My current Carlisles are E rated for 2830 lbs each.

 

[Grizzly]

Thanks guys ... ... ... ..... The real problem seems to be dragging the tires sideways through a small barn lot, picking up nails/screws/etc. A lot of these woman barely have room for their horses, let alone a decent sized rig, so I'm dragging it sideways quite a bit.



However, it has taught me to keep a constant eye on sidewall bulge in my mirrors. I watch my tires as much as traffic. I also use a non-contact thermometer. If you catch a tire going down before it burns the sidewalls out, you can plug it, add some air and keep going ... ... ... ... ... well, unless it's a Carlisle I guess, LOL, then it just splits from bead-bead without warning ... ... ... ..... I shoulda kept my mouth shut about my mileage on these tires :{



A local sells me THESE @ $800 for a set of 6, and I get ~80,000 miles out of them ... ... ... ... . I think I'll try THESE on my trailer this time.

JHardwick;

Since you do pick up nails and screws, you may want to consider Michelin XPS Rib tires. When I purchased mine I was told that they (Discount Tire) have never seen an XPS Rib come back with a nail due to the steel thread and sidewalls. Matt Shumaker said the same thing on an earlier post. Food for thought.

 

[JHardwick]

My train of thought has been to stick a nail in a $150 tire, and not a $250 tire. The UniRoyals that I was running, were $175. I think I paid ~$125 for these Carlisles. I'm betting that I can get the M/C tires for less than $150.



However, maybe I am approaching this all wrong. I'll be home this weekend and poke around some next week.

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

Interesting thought. If I ever get the choice I will put the old tire on the rear axle because the front tire stands the nail up and the rear tire catches it before it falls over. States should have vehicles equipped with magnets to rid highways of nails. If they were really serious about our safety they would. Flats as well as blowouts are a real safety issue.

 

[Grizzly]

J. BURCHFIELD; I like your idea about the states equipping their cars and trucks with giant magnets to catch nails and screws, however it's not feasible due to the cost of fabricating that many vehicles. Maybe just the state trooper cars. Hmmm!

 

[HBarlow]

JHardwick;Since you do pick up nails and screws, you may want to consider Michelin XPS Rib tires. * When I purchased mine I was told that they (Discount Tire) have never seen an XPS Rib come back with a nail due to the steel thread and sidewalls. * Matt Shumaker said the same thing on an earlier post. * Food for thought.

I've used nothing but Michelin OEM light truck tires on my Dodges for 1/2 million miles and have also used Michelin LT or XPS ribs on trailers for about 7 years. I have not had a nail puncture on any of them and have never even heard of a failed Michelin tire.



JHardwick, one thing you might want to factor into your decision making on trailer tires is a Michelin XPS Rib tire, being all steel, is regroovable and retreadable. I wouldn't use a retread on a truck but wouldn't be afraid to use an all steel Michelin retread on a horse trailer. You could probably retread them twice, maybe more depending on the time it takes to wear out a set of tires.

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

Too bad we can't get the Horses opinion

 

[Grizzly]

Too bad we can't get the Horses opinion

Well, maybe you can, it's called ordinary common horse sense.

 

[JHardwick]

I don't think very many nails/screws are picked up on paved roadways.

 

[JHardwick]

you are not going to believe it ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .

 

[J.BURCHFIELD]

Horses are smarter, they don't bet on people.