Trailer Tires

[triumphrick]

I too had to put on new tires this past year. I had trailmasters on the trailer and didn't like the wear pattern. There was a two year old denman as a spare. My local Tires Plus dealer found my size 215-75 r14 and had it for me that same day. The 215 is a harder size to find in a 14" tire. Call ahead!

[octavio8]

I've had great luck with LoadStar tires so far. I replaced the stock Loadstars after 3 years because I discovered one tire had a 1/4" lag screw right through the tread. Apparently it was there for a while because the head was nearly worn off. I moved the good old tire to spare tire duty and put on a new pair of LoadStars. They're still in great shape 1.5 years later.

[cataholic]

I just put on a set of 4 marathons in Feb. 1000 miles, so far so good.

I did a lot of reading on THaT other forum. Each brand seemed to have its fans and detractors, but out of all of the posts, marathons seemed to get the most consistent positives.

They cost a little more, but hell its only money.

[Sidewinder]

Time to replace the Goodyear marithons on my trailer. I remember reading about some issues with the late generation of Goodyear marithons. Looking for some input on what seems to be holding up for you folks!

Thanks

Replaced four plus the spare with Towmasters. Went to my local Goodyear store. Manager recommended the towmasters over the marathons. That was three years ago and have not had any problems. Always keep proper inflation.

[reelapeelin]

Replaced four plus the spare with Towmasters. Went to my local Goodyear store. Manager recommended the towmasters over the marathons. That was three years ago and have not had any problems. Always keep proper inflation.

No doubt...proper inflation muy importante!!...I've been runnin' Marathons for years now...had one sidewall issue which dealer resolved fairly...found that on inspection which is also important...I doubt if I'll change...

I looked up one day SEVERAL years back and counted the tires we have...4 cars, 4 bicycles, garden cart, 2 go carts, utility wagon and tandem axle boat trailer (add all the spares where appropriate)...I went out that day and bought a compressor and my life got INSTANTLY easier...

[Kamper]

... most times the tire is overloaded.

I've had a total of 4 trailers (only one brand-new) and when I've replaced the tires I've gone up one grade on the weight classification. It's only a few dollars more and (imo) tires are the least tolerant part of the weight rating on a trailer.

...And that's all I think I know about that! Good luck!

[satbeachbill]

I'm having terrific luck with the Denman express radials!!

[kerno]

I've learned never to count the total number of tires on things you own. It will keep you up at night and wonder how much of the National Debt is driven by tires........

I have three compressors!

[4/0]

I have pic's of the last Marathon that went on I-40 in a thunderstorm, (can't figure out how to post them though). All of the marathons are gone and I am running Loadstars now and I too step one weight classification.

Check the date on them , had four loadstars put on a utility trailer I use for work last summer and one tire was dated from 2001 I would not let them put it on.

Butch

[Mr. Demeanor]

We just bought a large horse trailer that came with Maxxis trailer tires. I have been hearing good things about these. The huge horse trailers with living quarters (up to $1 million rigs) are coming with E load rated Uniroyal truck tires. These are very large trailers that see a lot of sidewall stress when turning.