Need New Trailer Tires

[GSaltzman]

I will be replacing the tires on my 24' gooseneck before long and I was wondering if anyone can give any advice on tire brands. Trailer has a capacity of 14,000 lbs and I mostly load to 12,000 at the most. Thanks!

 

[RustyJC]

What size and load range tires & wheels are on it now?



Rusty

 

[GSaltzman]

Tire Spec's

235/85/16 Load range " E " One tire was replaced at one time and it is a Cooper brand. I cannot remember what the other three are at the moment and my trailer is not here now. I do know they are this size and load range.

 

[RustyJC]

If you want a direct replacement that's well proven, I'd recommend the Michelin XPS Rib. These are an all-steel construction radial that is a scaled down version of a Class 8 trailer tire and is recommended by Michelin for commercial trailer applications.



A number of us who have had tread separation problems in 5th wheel applications which heavily load the tires have gone to the XPS Rib. I recently changed out the stock Goodyear Wrangler HT's for a set of LT235/85R-16E XPS Ribs on our 5ver, primarily because I've yet to hear of an XPS Rib failure in 5ver service.



They're not cheap, but neither is repairing a 5th wheel after a tire comes apart!



Rusty

 

[Barry]

Rusty,

What about the Goodyear G159 series that are F and G rated. Tire pressure is to be 110 cold. A friend of mine just installed a set on his 16,000# Teton and loves them... ... ... . I am not a Good-For-a-Year fan. I am a Michlein fan and I love the tire you talked about. I wished Michlein made a tire like the G159. mi dos pesos.

 

[champspa]

I'm looking for the same as you. the only trailer tire with a 3500 #rating is titan 235, 80, 16 it's a newbie and don't know anything about it . does anyone ? I've had tread separations on just about all brands . I tow heavy 14000, trailer rated at 14000. weight on rear tires 11500, tires ratings 12100 , 235-85-16 .

 

[RustyJC]

Our 5ver is running 2700 lbs on the pin and 10800 lbs on the axles. With the Goodyears, I could pull off the interstate to check the tires, and you could feel the heat radiating off the Wrangler HT's from 3-4 feet away! We went on a round trip from Houston to Nashville, TN this summer. I ran 70-75 MPH through Tennessee on I-40, and when I pulled into a rest stop, I could literally put the palm of my hand on the treads of the XPS Ribs and leave it there as long as I want. What a difference!



I guess the load range F & G Goodyear G159's are worth a try if you need the load rating. Often, however, to take advantage of the 110 PSIG tires, wheels may have to be changed as well (they have a maximum load and air pressure rating as well).



Rusty

 

[CumminsPuller]

I pull a 40' Dual Tandem Gooseneck for a living. On my truck I run Firestone SteelTex Load Range E and got 100,000 miles out of them. Lasted me for two years. No blowouts, tread seperation or anything. I just put on my second set last week. Paid $98. 00 each. On the trailer I have Coopers all the way around, load range E, and they have all been on there for 100,000 miles and still have alot of meat left. The trailer alone wighs in at 8,000lbs and I carry anywhere from 5lbs to 17,000lbs on the trailer. I would say the tires so far have done real well.



RustyJC - How do you determine what your wheel rating is?



Just my $. 02 worth.



Jason

 

[scotmartin]

Is there any place that sell trailer tires online? I looked at tirerack.com, but they did not have any trailer tires. I can mount and balance myself at work, so mail order is usually the best for me.



Thanks



Scot

 

[machinemover]

best tires prices I've found yet!

http://www.1010tires.com/

 

[Josparkz]

ttt

 

[Bob Horrell]

I have the Goodyear G159s on my gooseneck (16,000lb) equipment trailer. They are load range G and rated at 3750 lbs. They only have 12/32 tread depth new to hold down the heat but they are re-grooveable. At $215 each they are expensive but they seem to wear well and are really heavy duty tires. I tow between 13,000 and 16,000 lbs almost daily. So far I am really happy with them.

 

[DHawthorne]

I gotta go along with Rusty on the XPS Michelins. Hard to beat Steel belts and Steel belted side walls as well. Last set I had on my 96 cummins went 90k. I plan to change out mine on the 5fer with the XPS when the time comes. My trailer is not as heavy as others my size are when loaded. I bought this one so I could stay inside the combined rating. My normal is 19,500 lbs when in towing gear.



Dave

 

[Matt42]

Michelin XPS Is My Choice

I also would select the Michelin XPS, if that was the size I was looking for. We use them on an equipment trailer at work, in 9. 50R16. 5E. We have never had a problem with them, and we use them in terrible conditions. They run cool, even at high speeds. Even when it's hot outside and we've had a hard run at 75 MPH, they are still comfortable to the touch. They were not in expensive, but worth every penny. The size you are looking at should be comparable in price ($20 to $50 more) to a Michelin LTX in the same or a similar size.



And, they are OK by Michelin for trailer use.



I wish they made them in LT215/75R15C.