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DBTex
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Sep 10, 2014

Trailer Tires

Good afternoon fellow 5'ers. I am in the process of buying a used 5'er and would like to put new tires on it before I move it to it's new home since it has been sitting parked in the same spot for the last few years. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure…, you know the old adage and I want to avoid any tire issues trying to move it. That being said, I've been comparing the Maxxis M8008 ST Radial BS Trailer Tire versus the Carlisle Radial Trail RH Trailer Tire (both E1 rated). I primarily tow between Texas/Arizona where asphalt is pretty darn warm and daytime temperatures are downright hot except in the winter time!

If anyone has any personal experience towing with either of these tires I would be grateful for your input on tire performance & tracking review. The Maxxis looks as though it is a slightly beefier tire but that could just be the pictures. Before I spend the money for the tires I would like to hear from other 5'ers that are actually towing with either of these tires and read your input on them. Thanks. DBTex

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  • If "E" rated tires, I'd steer clear of Carlisle tires and look at the Duravis R250, the Michelin XPS RIBS, (pricey but VERY good) or the Maxxis which you are comparing to the Carlisle...

    I'd highly recommend an LT tire over the ST tires...stick around, you will get more comments:)
  • DBtex: I would stay away from any of the ST tires. I had Carlisle on a TT that I had and when it exploded it did damage to the trailer. I don't know what size trailer you are getting but there have been a lot of comment on the Bridgestone and I had BFG Commercial TA's and now am running Michelin XPS which is a rib tire. A lot depends on your pocket book but in any case I would lean towards the LT tire. Good Luck and Happy Camping.
  • You can save time by searching for those tire brands in this forum. Otherwise, I'm sure plenty of posters will come along and have another spirited tire discussion.