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vesh1717
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Apr 20, 2014

Tire question

Hi all.. I need some help.

I think have I researched sufficiently, however, before I make a purchase I like to be sure to get some trusted advice.. which is where all of you come in.

The situation. I have an older TT, 2006 Bantam Flier, which weighs about 3500 lbs when I have it loaded. The current tires (single axle) are getting pretty old, and are looking a bit worn on the sides. They are at least 5 years old, and maybe older as I didn't own it before that. They are 205/75R16 C Load.

I considered LT tires cause I hate going 62 MPH on 65 MPH speed limits when I travel in the USA (I'm from Canada). After some consideration, I think driving slowly is probably for the best anyway. So I have decided on the Maxxis 8008 tires. That being said, they are D load tires. Will that cause problems? Using tires over the load range of my previous tires... what will that effect?

The second part of the question - is Maxxis making the best trailer tire currently? From what I have seen they seem to be, but would like to confirm.
  • Opinions are a dime a dozen here. Maxxis tires are recommended but no one mentions the 21 failures on this board. I have been happy with my Carlisle RH tires-some say they are junk, but they are referring to the OLD DESIGN.

    I would suggest doing your own research independent of what others are this forum might say.....


    Trusted advice might be an oxymoron here...just saying!
  • 205/15? Yes I have been running these on my steel wheels at 65psi for a few years.

    Never read a post of a steel wheel failure from 15psi extra.
  • fla-gypsy wrote:
    In my opinion Maxxis makes the best ST tire currently available. Check the ratings on the wheels to verify their ratings to ensure you can get some benefit from the heavier rated tires


    How do I check the wheel rating?
  • In my opinion Maxxis makes the best ST tire currently available. Check the ratings on the wheels to verify their ratings to ensure you can get some benefit from the heavier rated tires

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