bias ply tires

jimw606 wrote:
I like Maxxis also. Having trouble finding 2 205/75R/14's.
I did have one of the Maxxis on my 5ver fail with a broken belt. Only worn about 20%.Had to jump through hoops to get it replaced,
I have thought about 15" wheels and also looked at Kuhmo 857's in 14"
I have been researching tires and it seem they all have problems.
I bought this 2007 FX189QB and brought it home Saturday. Discount Tire in Dayton only had 1 Maxxis so I came home on the old tires. MFG 1006
I did not realize that it had Bias ply until I was looking at it this AM. Just thought I would ask the Pro's. Thanks everyone. Jim

That's Maxxis tire failure number four posted on this board. (Yes, I am counting).

jimw606 wrote:
I like Maxxis also. Having trouble finding 2 205/75R/14's.
I did have one of the Maxxis on my 5ver fail with a broken belt. Only worn about 20%.Had to jump through hoops to get it replaced,
I have thought about 15" wheels and also looked at Kuhmo 857's in 14"
I have been researching tires and it seem they all have problems.
I bought this 2007 FX189QB and brought it home Saturday. Discount Tire in Dayton only had 1 Maxxis so I came home on the old tires. MFG 1006
I did not realize that it had Bias ply until I was looking at it this AM. Just thought I would ask the Pro's. Thanks everyone. Jim

Further examination reveals, that weight rating on the side of the trailer, GVWR etc, is for 205/75/15C1 tires.
I feel really sure that the current tire and rims are original.

I am thinking the Kumho 857's are looking better.
We are not going anywhere soon, so I have time to shop.

Look in the reference below to see what Maxxis has to say about their bias trailer tires.

M8009 Ref

FastEagle

I would run the bias until they needed replacement. Then I would look at all manufacturers and make an educated decision as to tires. There are other brands out there that have been very reliable such as the Carlisle RH.

More Info-
http://www.tirereview.com/article/88909/carlisle_has_new_trailer_radial.aspx
and here
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Carlisle-Radial-Trail-RH-iw-2753166234.html

Radials run cooler, and since heat is a major enemy of tires, they would hold that advantage over a bias ply.
Radials also have less rolling resistance, so there is at least the potential for a bit of fuel savings.
A radial LT tire would also be worthy of consideration for your trailer.

There is not a thing in the world wrong with bias ply tires. In fact, the commercial farmers who haul tons of grain in trailers are going back to them. After about 3000 miles on the new Chinese made radials (doesn't matter the brand they ARE ALL BAD) that came on my 2012 Ever-Lite, I had two blow-outs. Both were properly maintained with a TSP temperature and pressure monitoring system. Always proper pressure, never a heat issue.

I replaced them with Goodyear HMG 2020's bias ply,made in Canada. It says on the sidewall they are made exclusively for U-Haul. It was the best tire decision I have ever made. They are tough, tough tires and the trailer handles sooooo much better on the interstate. Would never buy anything else for my TT.

The only benefit to bias ply is that they tend to shread without throwing the steel belted tread all in one piece hammering the RV body like the radials.

Still I would get radials. I recommend a load rating high enough to carry the full GVWR.

Either one will work just fine but the extra miles you will get from Radials make them a bargain even with the extra $ at time of purchase. The Radial tire will run MUCH cooler than the bias ply and heat is a killer of tire tread (blowouts). The damage you save by putting on a set of Maxis Radials will MORE than pay for the tires completely.

I like Maxxis also. Having trouble finding 2 205/75R/14's.
I did have one of the Maxxis on my 5ver fail with a broken belt. Only worn about 20%.Had to jump through hoops to get it replaced,
I have thought about 15" wheels and also looked at Kuhmo 857's in 14"
I have been researching tires and it seem they all have problems.
I bought this 2007 FX189QB and brought it home Saturday. Discount Tire in Dayton only had 1 Maxxis so I came home on the old tires. MFG 1006
I did not realize that it had Bias ply until I was looking at it this AM. Just thought I would ask the Pro's. Thanks everyone. Jim

Maxxis 8008 radials