Trailer Tires

[vettestr]

I have a larger car hauler but it has 15 inch tires and I have not found any that work well. it is no where near the load rating and I do not run high speeds and am religious about checking pressure but all to no avail. I use trailer rated tires and have even had all axles checked alignment.
Tire rep told me until I get into a 17 inch wheel so I can run a true truck trailer tire he will just keep replacing them for me. Good Year treated me pretty bad and I got jacked around with warranty needs. I have gone back to Discount Tire and although not thrilled to be there they always treat me right and warranty tires without a fuss. After fuss and issues I will never own another Goodyear trailer tire. Went back to Discount and bought 6 for the trailer and 4 more for spares 10 tires OUCH!!

[RICK LAKE]

SPF1601 Steve Have you looked into Michilin tires. They are not cheap, but are top of the line for tires. There is a couple of other things to have checked on the trailer, wheel bearings repacked and set preload to spec. Grease them off the trailer. I have grease buddys on my trailer and only add 3-4 grease gun squeezes on trip. At this time you can check and adjust brakes so all work the same. New grease seals. All trailers have an alignment angle built into them for stabilization on the road. The toe is easiest to do for trailer builders. In some of the trailer magazines bias belt tires are better than radials, for over the haul. Cheaper for one. Gas mileage is about the same. If you are a 70+ mph hauler go with the better tires. I have seen guys running faster than 70+ with full loads and loose tires and damage trailers. High speed I BELIEVE is the number 1 killer of tires with over loaded trailers or at max rating. My trailer is 9 years old, and I just replace all tires, 2 had core seperations, and the others where dry rotten on side walls. I drive 70 mph max. I rotate tires after my long trip to R&G 2,000 miles. I got my tires from the RV store in Lakewood. So far very happy with new tires. Get your self 2 spare tires for trailer, I did and used both last trip. Not sure about the nitrogen gas in the tires, this is not cheap. You are BIG and HEAVY and have alot of money in the car and trailer, getting there 5 minutes later and driving a little slower may save your life and toys. Rick Lake Ps my trail is open and has been hit 4 times, no damage to car but fenders are bent over wheels. Northeastern drivers