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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: GODSDOZER]
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06/26/18 06:07 PM
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reeltexan
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Wang Tong Chang Tong...... I've used those, damn they're good.
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: BigTxBassMan]
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06/26/18 06:07 PM
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Mark C
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Do yourself a favor - Goodyear Endurance
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: reeltexan]
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06/26/18 06:45 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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Wang Tong Chang Tong...... I've used those, damn they're good. At least they spelled "Gladiator" correctly. Lol
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: BigTxBassMan]
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06/26/18 07:33 PM
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sprigsss
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I've had the worst luck with boat trailer tires over the years and always make sure tire pressure is good and tires appear in good shape.
Had 5 tires including spare with 4 different name.brands cause I was always having blowouts while on the road.
Finally just purchased 5 Goodyear Endurances. I hope they live up to the hype.
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: BigTxBassMan]
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06/26/18 08:19 PM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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Which one do y'all think is best? Goodyear Marathon? I learned after having blow outs ( last blow out was at 5am 3 mi. from the lake, ever change a trailer flat at 5am ? ) on several different brands of tires about ratings on trailer tires and I'll pass this info on to you free of charge. First you have to understand there are no shocks on most boat trailers so the tires take all the beating. All trailer tires up until recently were made in China and I promise you the Chinese could care less about you having a blow out on the way to the lake. Trailer tires have a speed rating, a load index, a max load rating, a load range and a max inflation pressure. Compare the Marathon tire or most trailer tires to the Endurance tire. Here are the ratings for Endurance: Speed rating - N Load index -108 Max load rating - 2200 lbs. Load range - D Max inflation pressure- 65 They also have a 87 mph rating where most are rated for 65 mph. Check these ratings against any other tire on the market and you'll see why folks in the know recommend them. Folks in the know being folks like me who have changed a trailer tire on the side of the road at 5am. Just trying to help. ps: Spigsss makes a good point, tire pressure or lack of it has caused more tire failures than anything else.
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: BigTxBassMan]
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06/26/18 11:46 PM
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Minner Bucket
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Endurance till I blow one then il come back here and cuss em.
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: Minner Bucket]
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06/27/18 12:41 AM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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Endurance till I blow one then il come back here and cuss em. Keep'em aired up and you'll be fine. If you compare the Endurance tire to say a Marathon or Carlisle tire, size for size you'll see the difference not only in the ratings but also in the construction. My trailer tires are 215-75-R14. I paid $124 per tire at Discount mounted and tax included. AND THEY ARE MADE IN AMERICA, Gadsden, AL. to be specific.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: BigTxBassMan]
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06/27/18 01:04 AM
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brennansgrandpa
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Check out Maxxis - they have some very highly rated tires available that the guys that tow third wheel units seem to love. I have been running them for 3 years now with no issues.
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: BigTxBassMan]
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06/27/18 01:24 AM
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I dont think the new endurance tires have been around long enough for a definitive answer. I do know Goodyears track record with trailer tires isnt great. We will see.
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: 9094]
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06/27/18 02:08 AM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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I dont think the new endurance tires have been around long enough for a definitive answer. I do know Goodyears track record with trailer tires isnt great. We will see. Valid point, only been out for little over a year but so far no reports of tire failure. The Goodyear Marathon tire which in manufactured in China does have a checkered past but trailer tires in general take a lot of abuse.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: BigTxBassMan]
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06/27/18 02:17 AM
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basseditor
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My Goodyear Endurance Tires are a little more than one year old. So far theyve been great.
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: brennansgrandpa]
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06/27/18 02:31 AM
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squib
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Check out Maxxis - they have some very highly rated tires available that the guys that tow third wheel units seem to love. I have been running them for 3 years now with no issues. I bought a set of the Maxxis 8008 tires last year. I put lots of miles on a trailer. I have been very pleased so far.
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: BigTxBassMan]
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06/27/18 12:28 PM
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justfishin89
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I've used the Carlisle radial HD without any issue.
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Re: Best Trailer Tire?
[Re: Thad Rains]
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06/27/18 08:23 PM
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I run Marathons, but that may just be me. Dunno. Hope this helps Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains No offense, junk tire. About the only thing 'Merican made anymore for a trailer tire is the Goodyear Endurance. 14ply, 80 psi and rated for 87mph. I am a rubber chemist. Been doing this a long time. The Asians took over the trailer tire market long ago. Maybe the tarrifs will even everything back out? For now, go with Goodyear Enduarance.
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