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Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: big mike] #2469098 07/19/08 05:40 AM
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Goodyear Marathons.

Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: Big Red 12] #2477932 07/22/08 10:59 AM
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I just got two Tow Master II Radials from Plano Tire at 15th and 75 in Plano, remove and dispose of old tires, balance and mount new tires for $162. I was recommended there from someone on TFF and told to ask for the Manager Mike as he is a fisherman and on the board frequently so that is what I did. Mike was a nice guy and from the research I have done I think I made the right choice with the Tow Master II Radials. Time will tell.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: B.K.S.] #2523916 08/06/08 10:57 AM
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Being you have 14's i would stay with a trailer tire in the recommended load range or one above it. On a load hauling trailer with a larger size 15 or 16 i might put on a LT truck tire but for your application the trailer tires would be a more safety conscious not to mention the liability is not on you if something were to happen if you are running with a manufacturer recommended rated tire. Rwegardless of what tire you are using; tire pressure on a trailer tire or any tire really is critical to the wear and to the ammount of heat it generates and dissapates which is usually the cause of separations and blowouts. Always check your pressures and balance them you can have a 10 psi difference from summer to winter here in texas. If the tire shop has a nitrogen fill station ask about it many do i would recommend having them fiilled with it as it doenst vary when things heat up. Its cheap insurance to the temp thing if you dont ever check your pressures and adjust them.

Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: Lucky Al] #2588992 08/27/08 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted By: Lucky Al
I would take the advise of those responders who say buy trailer tires, of the proper load rating.

I had bad luck with Marathons (now made in China) and very bad luck with Carlisles. (Blowouts-Separations-blowouts) And I keep them inflated.

Last set I bought was Towmasters, about a year ago. Still o.k.
(made in Canada).

I will not trust tires made in China!


The last sentence in your post says it all. Anything with the load rating that is not "made in China".


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Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: SlickWillie] #2615584 09/04/08 08:18 PM
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The only good trailer tire is BFGoodrich. Goodyears are horrable.


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Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: Youthguide] #2630657 09/10/08 12:07 AM
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i use Denman's and have never had a problem!

Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: big mike] #2642302 09/14/08 12:19 PM
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tires are tires buy what looks good


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Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: kickenbass6] #2656968 09/19/08 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted By: kickenbass6
tires are tires buy what looks good


yep, and just any old doctor will do also!!!

will never buy another Goodyear,for all the above reasons.
had Carlisles on the Cobra trailer for two years and looked new when i sold it.
have Towmaxx on the Triton now,from NTW,two years worth of miles,Amistad and back 3 times,Port Aransas and back 3 times.
50 psi and 80mph,no problems what so ever!!!!


I love the smell of 2 stroke in the morning !!!

Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: SNAKEBIT] #2657025 09/19/08 10:09 AM
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Learned something about tires recently. The manufacturers are required to date the tires as to when they are made. This date if embossed on the inside of the tire, I believe.

Make sure the tires haven't been sitting around on some shelf somewhere and then put on sale to get rid of them.

Same applies to car and truck tires.





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Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: BBrown] #2658269 09/19/08 05:17 PM
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I have a question... I have a 98 Skeeter 202c with a tandem trailer. The tires are shot. The previous owner had passenger 215/70/14s on it. I can't find a trailer tire of that size... What size should I be looking for??

Thanks...

EDIT... 205/75/14 seems more popular... Will this work??

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Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: WhataBass] #2670049 09/24/08 12:43 PM
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yep! standard 14"trailer size.


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Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: SNAKEBIT] #2679531 09/27/08 06:08 PM
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Thanks


Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: WhataBass] #2686278 09/30/08 08:01 AM
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BBrown is right on target....search the net for articles about outdatd "NEW" tires...very scary.

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Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: B.K.S.] #2703350 10/05/08 02:20 PM
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Get tires specifically rated for trailers (Goodyear Marathon or Carlyle trailer tires). They don't last forever either, but are much better than car tires. This comes from bad experiences on the side of the highway!

Steve

Re: TRAILER TIRES? [Re: WhataBass] #2718397 10/09/08 09:09 PM
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Sheesh... Trailer tires can be confusing! NTB carried the Denman S/T in a Bias in stock which I understand to be non steel belted radial but looking at Denman's website they make an S/T trailer tire too... Not sure which I need for the boat trailer. My drive to Choke Canyon is about an hour at mostly 70mph... Any pointers?


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