tires, tires, tires

My brother just bought 2 goodyear endurance in a 225/75/15. Made in usa and was impressed on the load range for a 15in. tire.They look good. Only time will tell now.

Looking at GDR website shows a 29 RS with a 10995 gvwr. This unit may come with 5200 lb axles or maybe 6k axles.
As mentioned the best tire for that size trailer would be a commercial grade all steel ply tire like the Bridgestone R-250 or the higher cost Michelin XPS Ribs in a ;
...LT235/85-16 E at 3042 lbs capacity @ 31.8" diameter..
...LT245/75-16 E at 3042 lbs capacity @ 30.7" diameter.
Both sizes work great on 16" trailer wheels. Use the diameter that best fits under the wheel wells (clearance).

The Sailun S637 is a load G tire at 4040-4400 lb capacity/110 psi and is simply too much tire for a trailer that size.

Or take a shot at one of the new gen high speed rated ST tires.

I have a 11200 lb 5er with 5200lb axles/ 16" wheels. I would go with a quality 16" LT E poly carcass tire or R-250/XPS Rib tire and not worry for 7-10 years and 50k-60k miles.

I went to a light truck tire on my fithwheel best money i spent in a long time
trailer ride smoother
I had ST235/80/16 Goodyear went to LT245/75/16 Toyo HT

I've used Maxxis for 5 yrs on two different RV's with no issues whatsoever after a collective 15,000+ miles.

ScottG wrote:
we're the flats the result of punctures or failure of the tire itself?

my thoughts exactly. :h

we're the flats the result of punctures or failure of the tire itself?

Bridgestone Duvaris R250 light truck tires.... they are excellent.

No experience with endurance but recommend Sailun S637 ST235/80R16 or ST235/85R16 all-steel 14 ply tire.

Replaced all my Towmax better known as Blowmax a little over 2 years ago and 16,0000 miles later tires are running fine with no issues. Need 110 psi rims though.

Sure others will recommend them also.

The Goodyear Endurance just became available in the last few months. So far, I've seen very few reports. It does show a lot of promise though. 87 mph speed rating vs. Maxxis at 65. And they are made in the U.S.A. I'd certainly give them a shot.