Leaving Needles, CA yesterday, had 2 Carlisle tires let go. 1 spare only. This was at the 29 Palms/Amboy exit. With only one spare, after contacting Big O Tires I decided to limp back into Needles since they were wanting to close early. That was a scarey ride at 20 MPH on I40. I made it back in time to have them mount 4 new China bombs to get home. The two remaining tires had tread separation and one was starting to chunk. The tires were 5 years old and on the trailer nearly 4 years and had low miles, probably less than 1500 miles. Everything I've read here and other sites all basically say the same thing. Replace every 3 years or expect problems. I've read about the Maxxis tires and they don't seem to cost anymore than any other brand, so what is the big deal? Do they last longer or are they being replaced every 3 years. Does anyone have any long term reports on the Maxxis ST8008 tires? Weekend Warrior 23' Superlite.Thanks.

step up a load range. that will help. and keep tires covered when not in use will prolong the life with a little good maintence,

I have the Maxxis 8008, ST 235/80/R-16 and it appeared that I had a belt separation and ended up changing out the tire last Thursday, the tires are three years old, I don't know exactly how many miles I have on the them; I am outside of Cleveland and I have been to Colorado twice, Tennessee two times, and PA, WV, hand full of times. So on Saturday I went to my local tire store where I purchased them from and they looked the defective tire, as it did have a belt separation and they told me that Maaxis warranties there tires for 6 years and gave me a $90.00 credit on the damage tire. I went ahead and purchased two new Maxxis tires. So that my experience with Maxxis tires.

Has to be a "China Bomb" issue. Couldn't be an old tire, under or over inflation, road hazard, high speed, hot temperature...yup..a China Bomb."like having to go down a major freeway at 20MPH, which is not only dangerous, but down right silly." I agree. A silly thing to do.

I know exactly where you were. That sucked limping on i-40 in the hot desert for that many miles. 5 years, past time to replace tires - especially tires rarely used.

All 5 of my Carlisles failed and I have had good experience with two sets of Maxxis.

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lincster
Explorer
Jul 05, 2017
I've been saying it for years.
LT tires are the only way to go.
time2roll
Nomad
Jul 05, 2017
SMarquez wrote:
Does anyone have any long term reports on the Maxxis ST8008 tires?
> 46 Month old Maxxis tire

I went with the new Goodyear Endurance for at least a superior speed rating.
Not saying MAXXIS is a bad tire but not much better for me on my trailer.

If you can fit 16" by all means get LT tires. Either way I recommend tires rated to carry the full trailer GVWR.
JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Jul 05, 2017
Over 30 rv website members have reported issues with their Maxxis ST8008 tires. Their a bit dated as all sizes don't have the tread stability belt and their still 65 mph speed rated. Speed rating is about the tire ability to cope with heat.

I would look at the new gen Carlisle HD.....or Goodyears new Endurance....or the Provider by Taskmaster if your wanting to stick with a ST tire. All are L and M speed rated (75-81 mph).
The Providers have been around the trailer industry for 6-7 years now and some say they are OEM on larger trailers. They seem to go the distance.
Your Carlisle are the old style even before the much improved RH series. The Carlisle HD has been out for about a year.
The Endurance is a new ST tire that replaces Goodyears very old Marathons

And of course depending on your tire size and load range and axle rating a quality LT would be the best upgrade for 40k-60k miles and 7-10 years.
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Jul 05, 2017
Both of the Carlisles failed within 2 years and <10,000 mile on my boat trailer. I replace then with Nanco tires. Not Chinese, but made somewhere in SE Asia. They have been perfect for over 15 years !
ScottG
Nomad
Jul 05, 2017
All 5 of my Carlisles failed and I have had good experience with two sets of Maxxis.
mrw8i
Explorer
Jul 05, 2017
I know exactly where you were. That sucked limping on i-40 in the hot desert for that many miles. 5 years, past time to replace tires - especially tires rarely used.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Jul 05, 2017
Has to be a "China Bomb" issue. Couldn't be an old tire, under or over inflation, road hazard, high speed, hot temperature...yup..a China Bomb.

"like having to go down a major freeway at 20MPH, which is not only dangerous, but down right silly." I agree. A silly thing to do.
Protector
Explorer
Jul 04, 2017
I have the Maxxis 8008, ST 235/80/R-16 and it appeared that I had a belt separation and ended up changing out the tire last Thursday, the tires are three years old, I don't know exactly how many miles I have on the them; I am outside of Cleveland and I have been to Colorado twice, Tennessee two times, and PA, WV, hand full of times.
So on Saturday I went to my local tire store where I purchased them from and they looked the defective tire, as it did have a belt separation and they told me that Maaxis warranties there tires for 6 years and gave me a $90.00 credit on the damage tire. I went ahead and purchased two new Maxxis tires. So that my experience with Maxxis tires.
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Jul 04, 2017
step up a load range. that will help. and keep tires covered when not in use will prolong the life with a little good maintence,

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