jmthayer wrote:
checked the data plate and it called for 225-75-15C tires. I am going to replace all tires including the spare, but unfortunately I am going to have to work and get some money saved up for them. I've been running the idea about putting on 16" rims but only putting 470 miles in 4 years on the trailer I cant really justify spending the extra money on rims. I did check the springs, hangers and U bolts while I was under there and they looked good. Planning on pulling and inspecting the bearings next time I am home. Just going to wait and see how my time goes.
Since you're placarded for C tires, you could jump up to a D tire for extra capacity and not have to go to E, and spend more money for a lot of overkill, IMO. Right now, there's a guy on evil-Bay selling the Maxxis D's for $110.65, each;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/161561099319?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82. I'd ask the seller for date codes on all tire, though. Free shipping, no tax. You'd have to have them mounted and balanced locally, but that's the best price out there. Another "not bad" option is the Carlisle RH. Discount Tire has them in E range for about $110 each, plus tax, mount/balance/road hazard here in the Phoenix area. Didn't look for other shops' prices.
Lyle
