Need tire help on new 5'ver

[Bug Out]

Just bought the Sierra 40' 3 slide toybox. It has "Hiway-master"

225/75r15 load range "E" 80PSI rating. . that's the RED FLAG!



I have yet to find ANY 15" load range e tires . The weight rating is 2640 or so, the same as load range D tires.





My question is, after having been down the "Transmaster" blowout road and going thru the ship the tires to Green ball, I'd rather not go thru that again. Plus Rv in for repairs etc.





So far I have read the Maxxis and Denman?(SP) make great tires for trailers.





has anyone used these tires and how have they held up?



The Hiway master actually has similar tread patterns to the Goodyear Marathon tires. That does not mean much other then the Chi-coms can copy good.





Any feedback would be appreciated on both maxxis, denman or Hiway master tire experience.





Thanks. Ed

 

[EricBu12]

OK,



Denman, BAD... Hi way master. . BAD. . Now Carlisle makes a "E" rate 15". . Don't know the weight rate... but is a 80 PSI tire. . Might be high enough for yours. .



I replaced all my tires on my Keystone Rapter which had "Mission" tires. . BAD in 2 years. . ... . with "Road Master". These are Made by Goodyear in Canada right along side the Marathons without the brand price...



If your trailer is heavier, which I think it is, I would recommend to go 16" Either a TS tire or a LT tire. As long as you are able to handle the weight on the wheels, then you will be OK



Be sure to have the trailer level when towing so you don't have 1 axle heavier than the others which would contribute to blowouts.

 

[jimnance]

That's got to be a very heavy rig. I've got an '04 H/R Next Level. GVW for the HR is 17K, but normally I'm around 15. 5 K. It came with Maxxis load range D tires and so far everything is working well. I've only got about 10,000 miles on the rig, but been through two summers and no problems.



I do keep the tire pressure at maximum, and check the pressure on every tire every time I hit the road. Once found a small nail because the tire pressure had dropped to 45 PSI. If I hadn't done the tire pressure check I'd have probably blown the tire and been swearing about how crummy the tires are. :--)

 

[BDeMartile]

I've got an 06 warrior 3 axle with General ST 225 75 R 15 load range D rated at 2540 lbs at 65psi. Have towed 20000 miles since I got it in feb 05 rotated every 5k or so and have had no problems. 32 foot 5ver 15kgvwr towed weight usually around 12500. Ive put most miles on the hiway but the end of each trip especially here in Northern California has been through some really rough off road, axles are flipped and I dont hesitate to tow this rig deep into the forest. 2007 warriors have all been fitted with 16's though so I may just be lucky. I am a real nut about tire pressure and axle loading and that plays a huge part in my opinion on tire life.

 

[JayWm]

Me thinks you need to consider going to 16" wheels and tires... .

 

[klenger]

Me thinks you need to consider going to 16" wheels and tires... .

Yes, we have a winner. Michelin XPS RIBs.

 

[Bug Out]

I'd love 16's but

I measured between the tires now and have approx 3'".



The smallest 16 is 1 1/3 inches bigger which would leave me less then an inch between. On the triple axles, i may have to go with the maxxis as they show a 10ply 2830lb 80psi tires in 15".





I'm leaning in that direction as its the only tires I have NOT heard bad things about... .

 

[DBridgeman]

Yes on 16" for BIG Toy Boxes.

XPS is one of the Best tires out, also Titan tires are hard to beat.

Most Tires & Wheels from any Trailer Builder are a result of the "LOW BIDDER" :--)

 

[RustyJC]

Another vote for the 16" Michelin XPS Rib.



If you check HERE, the XPS Rib is available as a LT225/75R-16E that has a diameter of 29. 4". Since you're currently running 225/75R-15 tires, the difference in radius by going to the 16" tires should be 0. 5" which means you'd only lose 1" in clearance between tires on each axle.



The all-steel construction commercially-rated XPS Rib has been a proven problem-solver for 5th wheel owners who have suffered tread separations and blowouts with the less expensive fabric-and-steel radials that commonly come as OEM equipment on 5th wheels.



Rusty

 

[Silver600]

Our hauler also has about 3. 5 inches between the tires. I am planning on putting the 225/75 16 on it toward the end of this year. It came with the Maxxis tires and they have been ok so far, I just want more of a safety factor. They just look stressed even at Max PSI.

 

[GWBourne]

Most Tires & Wheels from any Trailer Builder are a result of the "LOW BIDDER" :--)

uncle sam gets by fine on this... i just dont know where the savings is... lol



i say go to 16's ONLY if the axles are all strung together. this way they move with each other and your distance shouldnt change enough to matter. if it is, you would be going slow over rough terain and it wouldnt affect anything but a bit of tire scuff... .



just my input though

 

[RustyJC]

i say go to 16's ONLY if the axles are all strung together. this way they move with each other and your distance shouldnt change enough to matter. if it is, you would be going slow over rough terain and it wouldnt affect anything but a bit of tire scuff... .

My previous 5th wheel came from the factory with LT235/85R-16E tires and had only about 1. 25" clearance between the tires - I could barely pass my flat hand through the gap. That clearance proved to be sufficient - I don't know what the minimum clearance between tires is, but based on my experience, it's less than 1. 25"



Rusty