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Rich_Mar
Explorer
Jun 15, 2018

tires and I think I know what you are going to say

2011 fiver,8500 lbs, original towmax tires, because of circumstances has been sitting 2 years on boards but on the ground sunnyside tires covered... Of course the tread looks great, used very little, but I know to look for sidewall cracks, can't see any.
would you replace?? If so what brand do you like? Load range D on there now, would you go up to an E?? Don't have money to just throw away on new tires, but the old saying--- don't be a penny wise and a pound foolish may apply here. Your thoughts.
  • abc40kids's avatar
    abc40kids
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2018
    Replace and use E rated, they don’t really cost much more and much better in the long run.
  • md_procouple's avatar
    md_procouple
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2018
    Hi you already know your starting a "war" lol Let me put my 2 cents I right quick. We went with Sailun's and have not looked back, good treadwear as well. They are inport's, but a good quality one. Matter of fact when I need new truck tires, they are going to be my choice. Good Luck and Happy Camping !!
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Jun 15, 2018
    If you tow it, put the new'ish GY Endurance tires on it. You are on borrowed time on those blow max tires.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jun 15, 2018
    Me Again wrote:
    If you tow it, put the new'ish GY Endurance tires on it. You are on borrowed time on those blow max tires.


    X2.
    Avoid all Chinese tires!
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Jun 15, 2018
    md_procouple wrote:
    Hi you already know your starting a "war" lol Let me put my 2 cents I right quick. We went with Sailun's and have not looked back, good treadwear as well. They are inport's, but a good quality one. Matter of fact when I need new truck tires, they are going to be my choice. Good Luck and Happy Camping !!
    I love my Sailun's but I think for this light of a trailer they would be overkill.

    You didn't mention the wheel size and that would determine what you can put on there. If it were my trailer, and it had 16" wheels, I would put a good set of "E" rated LT tires on it before I went anywhere with it. For 4 wheels it won't set you back huge money and you won't have to worry about repairing your trailer when the tires self-destruct. JMO of course.
  • amxpress's avatar
    amxpress
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2018
    Due to inflation, I’ll add my 3 cents. I’ve installed Maxxis on my last 3 trailers and have never had a problem or failure. Maxxis has been around and have a proven track record. They even advertise in Trailer Life magazine! Really, they’re an excellent ST tire.
  • B_O__Plenty's avatar
    B_O__Plenty
    Explorer II
    Jun 15, 2018
    I would have thrown them out when I took delivery on it. But that's just me.

    B.O.
  • MarkTwain's avatar
    MarkTwain
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2018
    Rich&Mar wrote:
    2011 fiver,8500 lbs, original towmax tires, because of circumstances has been sitting 2 years on boards but on the ground sunnyside tires covered... Of course the tread looks great, used very little, but I know to look for sidewall cracks, can't see any.
    would you replace?? If so what brand do you like? Load range D on there now, would you go up to an E?? Don't have money to just throw away on new tires, but the old saying--- don't be a penny wise and a pound foolish may apply here. Your thoughts.


    IMHO, towmax tires are not good tires, especially for towing. Replace them as soon as possible. Yes go with E rated tires, I like Good Year , Toyo , Michellen but they are a little more expensive but blow outs and damage to your RV are much more expensive:(!!!

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