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dacraven
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Nov 22, 2016

Tire Manufacturer Recommendations?

Hi,


We have a 2013 Skyline Mountain View Joey Select (TT), currently with 225/75R15 Power King Tow Max tires load range D's. About 2 months ago we had a blow out that caused significant damage to the wheel well and I always check pressure, never overload and travel usually about 65-70mph when pulling. The GVWR is about 8500. The tires appeared to be in great shape when it blew and I've subsequently found a lot of bad reviews for those tires.

I have been looking to replace the set before we leave on a trip that will be roughly a 1400 mile trip in December and I want to have a dependable set of tires.

I am also fairly intent on buying a load range E set this time.

I have found some Trailer Kings on amazon with mostly good reviews but wanted any opinions on reputable tire manufacturers.

Any suggestions?
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  • RinconVTR's avatar
    RinconVTR
    Explorer
    Nov 22, 2016
    3oaks wrote:
    I would go with Maxxis or Carlisle HD tires.


    X2...or X3...whatever the count is now.
  • dacraven's avatar
    dacraven
    Explorer
    Nov 22, 2016
    JIMNLIN wrote:
    The Provider ST225/75-15 D at 2540 lbs capacity/65 psi. Four tires = 10160 lb capacity. You sure don't need a load E tire at 80 psi for that size trailer.

    The Provider has a M speed rating (81mph) and has the nylon overlay that the newer gen ST tires come with. Higher speed rating is much to do with with standing heat issues/etc.

    Also the Goodyear Wrangler HT in a LT215/75-15 D at 2180 lb capacity will give you 8740 lbs capacity .....well above your trailer axle/wheel load ratings.
    These tire are good for 6-8 years and 35k-40k miles if you travel a lot. Their speed rating is whatever you want to travel at.....and available at any Goodyear store in the USA.


    ok, I was afraid of needing to change rims with the E's also. Mine have a max load of 2,830 and it appears from what I can find that they could handle the E's. I wasn't sure if the load E would be overkill, but I was reading that a lot of people were upgrading their load D's for the E and were happier with the performance.

    Mostly, I just want a better quality tire. The Maxxis have great reviews, but the Provider looks good too.
  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Nov 22, 2016
    The Provider ST225/75-15 D at 2540 lbs capacity/65 psi. Four tires = 10160 lb capacity. You sure don't need a load E tire at 80 psi for that size trailer.

    The Provider has a M speed rating (81mph) and has the nylon overlay that the newer gen ST tires come with. Higher speed rating is much to do with with standing heat issues/etc.

    Also the Goodyear Wrangler HT in a LT215/75-15 D at 2180 lb capacity will give you 8740 lbs capacity .....well above your trailer axle/wheel load ratings.
    These tire are good for 6-8 years and 35k-40k miles if you travel a lot. Their speed rating is whatever you want to travel at.....and available at any Goodyear store in the USA.
  • dacraven's avatar
    dacraven
    Explorer
    Nov 22, 2016
    MFL wrote:
    I agree with 3oaks, and will add another... Provider (see at E-trailer).

    Jerry


    Great, I'm going to look into those! thank you.
  • dacraven's avatar
    dacraven
    Explorer
    Nov 22, 2016
    3oaks wrote:
    I would go with Maxxis or Carlisle HD tires.


    Great, thank you for the Recommendation. I will check them out!
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Nov 22, 2016
    I agree with 3oaks, and will add another... Provider (see at E-trailer).

    Jerry

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