I installed a set of these tires late last summer in 205/75 R14 size and so far I have zero complaints. They were a big improvement over the OEM bias ply, that much is sure. And I always assumed the speed rating was 65mph, until I asked. Here is Carlisle response, which includes a speed rating chart for this series.

Now that's something different for ST tires.For me though, towing my TT at a top speed of 65MPH is fast enough.

Do you remember about what they cost?I'm just starting to shop for tire for my cargo trailer.The TT tires are good.

carlisle will prove in a short time to hold up there past rep. JUNK

The "old school" (like "midnight" above) on this forum are still complaining about Carlisle tires that haven't been manufactured in the last 4 or 5 years. I too have a set of 4- 14" ST of the new "RH's" that have about 8,000 miles on them with zero issues.Mean while there has been more than one MAXXIS failures. At last count about 4 failures I believe.

yep I,m old school .don,t fix what ain,t broke, time will tell the story on the junk tires.

Carlisle Radial RH speed ratings - many over 65pmh

CKNSLS
Explorer
Jan 31, 2015
ScottG wrote:
CKNSLS wrote:
ScottG wrote:
pitch wrote:
midnitesadie, Just curious,do you have any qualifications to make your opinion more valid than any one else's or are you just making noise?
If you have some factual information please educate us.

The deficiencies of carlisle tires have been so well documented here and on other RVing sites that he probably doesn't feel the need to expound upon them.
And I agree with him.

Yep-failures that have happened on the old style tire. But the "good old boys" just won't let go. A company can't possibly improve it's product? Right?

Of course they can improve. But so far they have not proven that they have done so. Unless you feel stamping "RH" in the sidewall and releasing a slick marketing spiel somehow makes them better.
They have to prove themselves with time and miles.
Given their history, I sure wouldn't want to be the guinea pig.

You already have several posters on here running them with several thousand accumulative miles. While not a long term test-early indications are they are an indeed an improved product. Remember, these tires now have been out at least 4 years.

You must have read my post incorrectly-they have added a nylon cap and not just stamped RH on the sidewall. (Unless of course your a hater and think it's a big plot by Carlisle and they haven't improved their product-they only just put a new designation on them).

There are as many Carlisle haters on here as there are Maxxis lovers (tires that have failed at least 4 times on posts I have come across-with not many numbers on the road)-those haters (the old boys network) will never accept Carlisle as an improved product....NEVER!
hotpepperkid
Explorer
Jan 31, 2015
CavemanCharlie wrote:
spoon059 wrote:
nomad297 wrote:
For those of you who want trailer tires made in the USA, look here, at Carlisle's USA Trail line of tires.

I think Carlisle might be coming around a bit.

Bruce

The sad part is that the USA Trail line had worse reviews than the Radial Trail RH's when I researched them a year ago. So much for American Made. I won't buy American Made if it is a less desirable product.

I will.

I didn't see any 16" tires in their list
ScottG
Nomad
Jan 31, 2015
CKNSLS wrote:
ScottG wrote:
pitch wrote:
midnitesadie, Just curious,do you have any qualifications to make your opinion more valid than any one else's or are you just making noise?
If you have some factual information please educate us.

The deficiencies of carlisle tires have been so well documented here and on other RVing sites that he probably doesn't feel the need to expound upon them.
And I agree with him.

Yep-failures that have happened on the old style tire. But the "good old boys" just won't let go. A company can't possibly improve it's product? Right?

Of course they can improve. But so far they have not proven that they have done so. Unless you feel stamping "RH" in the sidewall and releasing a slick marketing spiel somehow makes them better.
They have to prove themselves with time and miles.
Given their history, I sure wouldn't want to be the guinea pig.
CKNSLS
Explorer
Jan 31, 2015
spoon059 wrote:
nomad297 wrote:
For those of you who want trailer tires made in the USA, look here, at Carlisle's USA Trail line of tires.

I think Carlisle might be coming around a bit.

Bruce

The sad part is that the USA Trail line had worse reviews than the Radial Trail RH's when I researched them a year ago. So much for American Made. I won't buy American Made if it is a less desirable product.

Those are bias ply tires I believe. They run hotter and are less stable than radial tires.
CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
Jan 31, 2015
spoon059 wrote:
nomad297 wrote:
For those of you who want trailer tires made in the USA, look here, at Carlisle's USA Trail line of tires.

I think Carlisle might be coming around a bit.

Bruce

The sad part is that the USA Trail line had worse reviews than the Radial Trail RH's when I researched them a year ago. So much for American Made. I won't buy American Made if it is a less desirable product.

I will.
CKNSLS
Explorer
Jan 31, 2015
rtz549 wrote:
The RH tire is a new tire so it may well prove to be a good tire. What was the model tire that was so problematic in the past?

http://www.carlisletransportationproducts.com/product/tires/trailers-toy-haulers-towables

Carlisle didn't change molds or tread design on the improved tire. Therefore, the only way you can tell it's the new tire is by an "RH" designation next to the model of the tire. It's Carlisle "Radial Trail RH". The "RH" designates the new model with the nylon cap and improved heat resistance.

The old tire was just called "Radial Trail".
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Jan 31, 2015
I'm on my second set of load range "E" Carlisle's. The first set lasted me 5 years and approx. 10k miles. I replaced them last spring by age and 1 tire that shifted a belt. I have no issues with them and will continue to use them!
Many people do not do a walk around d the trailer every once in a while. That is how I found my bad tire. If I didn't it would've failed on the hwy with potentially bad results! This can happen to any tire from any manuf.
spoon059
Explorer II
Jan 31, 2015
nomad297 wrote:
For those of you who want trailer tires made in the USA, look here, at Carlisle's USA Trail line of tires.

I think Carlisle might be coming around a bit.

Bruce

The sad part is that the USA Trail line had worse reviews than the Radial Trail RH's when I researched them a year ago. So much for American Made. I won't buy American Made if it is a less desirable product.
nomad297
Explorer
Jan 31, 2015
For those of you who want trailer tires made in the USA, look here, at Carlisle's USA Trail line of tires.

I think Carlisle might be coming around a bit.

Bruce
TomHaycraft
Explorer
Jan 31, 2015
After a lot of reading, I went with the Carlisle Radial Trail RH ST205/75R15 last summer. Bumped up to the Load Range Ds for a bit more capacity (margin of safety). I'll need to look at the markings again as to speed. Not that I want to travel at 87 mph, but as a reassurance that I'm not driving them at their limit when I'm at 65 mph.

Just over 3,200 miles on them right now, they roll and get their workout once a month, covered parking, balanced when mounted, TPMS monitored. Despite the gloom and doom of these message board, I have confidence in what I purchased and how they are cared for, I'll report back when I replace them.