Blowing tires on 5th wheel
First I apologize if this subject has been cover in the past. I did a search and went back a bit and didn't see anything fairly recent I'm starting to get very frustrated and its beginning to ruin ...
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Me Again wrote:jffkrn wrote:
I used to use Tow Master tires on all my utility trailer and then they weren't available. Last set of tires I bought was Carlisle tires at Discount Tire. I was skeptical as they had a bad history of blow-outs, and I told the guy about the history of them. I was assured that they had been re-engineered for higher speeds and higher temps. So I did some research and yes they were re-engineered. I guess my point here is make sure you do your re-search and get the tire that is rated for what you need and don't just get the minimum as you surely have. Spend the extra few $$$ and get what will work for you. Just like my tow vehicle, I will never by anything but Michelins ever again as the longevity and performance is superb. When I upgrade trailer in the near future I will make sure of all the weight ratings on wheels, tires and axles as well as the rest of the unit weight ratings. Don't worry about all the sarcastic remarks, they too wen through a learning curve as some point in their life. Doing what is best and right takes time. just like experience, Quality Takes Time. So just my 3 cents worth, Good Luck & Be Safe ! ! !
Call Carlisle CS and ask them if they will still warranty your trailer tires if you tow over 65MPH. Carlisle is playing some real shell games regard speed ratings. All ST tires by design should carry a 65MPH speed restriction. That is how they get their inflated load ratings. Stating that one can tow faster than 65MPH runs in the face of the increased weight rating. Of course their primary user group is bass boat boys, that want to tow fast to the lake!
Chris
I checked my Carlisles just yesterday, both sides, and there is NO speed rating molded into the sidewall. Discount shows 87 mph N rating; Carlisle has a generic "no ST > 65" on their site, but =not= specific to the RH. They are dated 4211 and are starting to show a bit of weather cracking on the low side, where my covers don't quite reach. Gotta get some boards to cover them.
Oh, and I never, ever, NO WAY, travel over 65 mph!
Lyle
