So Cal Trailer Tire "go-to"????
Is there a RV/Trailer "go-to" place in So Cal? You know, like a place that has a good selection of trailer tires in stock? I'm in Santa Clarita and looking for some Greenball Transmasters for my 4...
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I want to provide you with some considerations that might cause you to re-think your tire dealer options.
1St) My unit is a 2005 FSC2800 WW. It came with twin axel 15” wheels and tires. It has about 25,000 miles on it and I've had two complete sets of tires and I just installed my third set changing brands this go around. I am very cautious when it comes to tires.
I also went through this 16” Vs 15”, Lt Vs St tire debate. I don’t want to go there again because I’ve already heard all the comments from the experienced member on this site. I spent my money and upgraded the tires and wheels to 16's and found that after measuring twice, talking a lot to people and dealers, and mounting up my new tires. The tire clearance was to narrow and I returned everything and returned to my old set up. It cost me money to return to the old sizes. I might also say that I’d had no problems with my stock Greenball Chinese tires.
You can look in the archives for the extensive write up I did about 4-5 years ago.
2nd) While Load level (D or E) is important don’t stop there. Check the load rating stamped on the sidewall of the tires. Also check the manufacturing dates. I found that the LT stamped maximum load was almost always lower than the stock St tires. Since I only had four tires to reach the maximum load capacity of the trailer I found that my choice of tire was limited in the St tires but still better than the Lt tires.
3) Unlike your car that most people drive mostly in their local area your trailer will be travelling out of your local area. While local dealer support is important it is also a major factor to consider dealer support many miles away from home and their ability to do warranty work.
I have elected to use a nationwide dealer, America Tire or Discount tire are the same folks. Goodyear, Firestone, Big O, and even Costco have services just about everywhere you’ll go.
4) Choose the best and newest tires you can find. Buy the tires you’re most comfortable with.
Enjoy your travels and be safe.
Hap
I want to provide you with some considerations that might cause you to re-think your tire dealer options.
1St) My unit is a 2005 FSC2800 WW. It came with twin axel 15” wheels and tires. It has about 25,000 miles on it and I've had two complete sets of tires and I just installed my third set changing brands this go around. I am very cautious when it comes to tires.
I also went through this 16” Vs 15”, Lt Vs St tire debate. I don’t want to go there again because I’ve already heard all the comments from the experienced member on this site. I spent my money and upgraded the tires and wheels to 16's and found that after measuring twice, talking a lot to people and dealers, and mounting up my new tires. The tire clearance was to narrow and I returned everything and returned to my old set up. It cost me money to return to the old sizes. I might also say that I’d had no problems with my stock Greenball Chinese tires.
You can look in the archives for the extensive write up I did about 4-5 years ago.
2nd) While Load level (D or E) is important don’t stop there. Check the load rating stamped on the sidewall of the tires. Also check the manufacturing dates. I found that the LT stamped maximum load was almost always lower than the stock St tires. Since I only had four tires to reach the maximum load capacity of the trailer I found that my choice of tire was limited in the St tires but still better than the Lt tires.
3) Unlike your car that most people drive mostly in their local area your trailer will be travelling out of your local area. While local dealer support is important it is also a major factor to consider dealer support many miles away from home and their ability to do warranty work.
I have elected to use a nationwide dealer, America Tire or Discount tire are the same folks. Goodyear, Firestone, Big O, and even Costco have services just about everywhere you’ll go.
4) Choose the best and newest tires you can find. Buy the tires you’re most comfortable with.
Enjoy your travels and be safe.
Hap
