Carlisles ST's? Straight Up, Yes or No?

thats true people say there better now? but I think we need some time before we say that.say couple years. my choice is cooper.lt

Until I heard from actual users of the new Carlisle ST tires I would never put them on anything I owned.

Come to think of it, I wouldn't buy a Carlisle ST tire even then. Fool me once...

My vote is a big, huge, ginormous, very loud NO.

Michilen LT tires or RIBs then feel safe.

Ask your self this......
Why would I want an inferior ST tire with a 65MPH speed limiter instead of a superior LT tire with at minimum 85 MPH and a far tougher certification process?
Answer that and you will know what is right for you.

The last time I checked Carlisle had the highest rate of consumer complaints of any tire manufacturer. I've had four blowouts in the last 8 years and the damage on a couple of them ran over $1400. I'm definitely putting Michlin LTs on before I take off on my next long trip.

Hoppypoppy wrote:
Replacing tires on 30' Cardinal tomorrow. Had decided on Cooper LT's. Having 2nd thoughts and really in a dilemma. Have heard so many horror stories about Carlisle, but also hear they have cleaned up their act. Please don't recommend any other tire as I am confused enough, lol. Thanks ya'll. (my search did not answer my specific question.)

Well, I can't recommend a Carlisle tire, but you stated not to recommend any other tire:h..and you thought you were confused...I'm throwing out a couple suggestions...Michelin XPS RIBS or the Duravis R250 tire......

I'm "assuming" you have "E" rated tires on the 5er?? Might help with we knew what tire is on the unit...

I recommend tires that are rated to carry the full trailer GVWR.

Compare tire capacity to the GVWR on your tow vehicle. Would you ever put smaller on?

NC Hauler wrote:

Hoppypoppy wrote:
Replacing tires on 30' Cardinal tomorrow. Had decided on Cooper LT's. Having 2nd thoughts and really in a dilemma. Have heard so many horror stories about Carlisle, but also hear they have cleaned up their act. Please don't recommend any other tire as I am confused enough, lol. Thanks ya'll. (my search did not answer my specific question.)

Well, I can't recommend a Carlisle tire, but you stated not to recommend any other tire:h..and you thought you were confused...I'm throwing out a couple suggestions...Michelin XPS RIBS or the Duravis R250 tire......

I'm "assuming" you have "E" rated tires on the 5er?? Might help with we knew what tire is on the unit...

I have Michelin LT's on the trlr now. They are 6 years old. On the 5er when I bought it. Would love to stick with Michelins, but simply can't afford them anymore. Yes, they are "E" rated.

Appreciate all the help, folks. Love this site. Great for dingbats like me, lol.

Hoppypoppy wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:

Hoppypoppy wrote:
Replacing tires on 30' Cardinal tomorrow. Had decided on Cooper LT's. Having 2nd thoughts and really in a dilemma. Have heard so many horror stories about Carlisle, but also hear they have cleaned up their act. Please don't recommend any other tire as I am confused enough, lol. Thanks ya'll. (my search did not answer my specific question.)

Well, I can't recommend a Carlisle tire, but you stated not to recommend any other tire:h..and you thought you were confused...I'm throwing out a couple suggestions...Michelin XPS RIBS or the Duravis R250 tire......

I'm "assuming" you have "E" rated tires on the 5er?? Might help with we knew what tire is on the unit...

I have Michelin LT's on the trlr now. They are 6 years old. On the 5er when I bought it. Would love to stick with Michelins, but simply can't afford them anymore. Yes, they are "E" rated.

Appreciate all the help, folks. Love this site. Great for dingbats like me, lol.

Then go with the Duravis R250's...just as good and nowhere near as pricey:)

rhagfo wrote:
Michilen LT tires or RIBs then feel safe.

This is the only way to go for me. After a year of research on this, other RV and transporter forums the Michelin RIBS stood out as a great tire. I've had them for two years still going strong.

Many of the posts from high mileage drivers during my research indicated they were getting more miles out of the Michelins than they have with any tires. Most were on their second or third set with no issues other than normal wear. These were folks that average 200 to 300K miles every year towing heavy trailers (cargo or recreation).