colliehauler wrote:
I would probably replace mine if they are the cheapest Chinese tires available with the best one I could find. Tire trouble is no fun wherever you are, especially on a trip to Alaska. The cost of tires would be such a small expense compared to the cost of the trip.
4 good tires for a trailer say Goodyear or Carlisle are going to be about $200 each Balanced installed and mounted with all taxes.
That is $800
Cost of Fuel for a 4000 mile (one way)...at 12.5MPG (my average)= 320 gallons of fuel @ an average cost of $2.53 (my average including a trip to Alaska)
=$809.60
Not what I call small in comparison to the overall cost. It is basically the cost of fuel.
There is no need to replace the tires unless they are worn badly.
I have run my current set over 24,000 miles including the Baja and to Alaska with not a single flat or tire problem...and they are what some would call "China Bombs".
Save your money for better things. Like the high price of Fuel along the Hwy.
