Trailer Tires

SoundGuy wrote:
This speaks volumes about your ignorance on the subject as Goodyear has really moved the bar considerably in trailer tires with the introduction of their new, significantly improved, made in the USA Endurance tires.

mike-s wrote:
...or it may speak volumes for the power of marketing. The GY Endurance tires have only been out a year - much, much too short a time to draw any objective conclusions.

Agree, time will tell BUT this doesn't mean one doesn't notice immediately how much better these tires tow than do soft sidewall off shore tires. Even the Carlisle HD has a much softer sidewall than the Endurance ... place the 2 side by side, unmounted, and bear down with all your weight (as I have) - the Carlisle will collapse, 'though not as much as a really soft sidewall off brand tire, but the Endurance deflects hardly at all. The effect is immediately noticeable the first time you tow with the Endurance and those of us who have invested in a set are betting that time will prove these tires to be well worth the cost. :B

SoundGuy wrote:
This speaks volumes about your ignorance on the subject as Goodyear has really moved the bar considerably in trailer tires with the introduction of their new, significantly improved, made in the USA Endurance tires.

...or it may speak volumes for the power of marketing. The GY Endurance tires have only been out a year - much, much too short a time to draw any objective conclusions.

The Maxxis ST8008 has been around for several years and as mentioned they have had issues also....but they were popular.
Good year Endurance has been out for over a year now so they have no track record on long term reliability....but they are popular.

At only 83 bucks the tires must be small size 13"-14". This eliminates 16" LT E and 16" Sailuns S637 load G tires.

The newer gen speed rated ST tires like the Providers by Taskmaster and Carlisle HD and Goodyear Endurance in that order would be good choices for that small trailer.

cookiemonstar says;
***You also need to consider how far and how often you tow. If you camp 30 miles away twice a year you may get away with a cheaper tire. If you travel thousands of miles a year you need better tires. Last time I put new tires on my Toy Hauler I went with Maxxis and upgraded from load C to load E***
Very good post...and one new folks need to read and reread.

You also need to consider how far and how often you tow. If you camp 30 miles away twice a year you may get away with a cheaper tire. If you travel thousands of miles a year you need better tires. Last time I put new tires on my Toy Hauler I went with Maxxis and upgraded from load C to load E.

ScottG wrote:
The only trailer tires I would ever buy are GY Endurance or Maxxiss.

Dtank wrote:
Some may not really give a hoot about the only tires *you* would ever buy!

GY Marathon failures (and others) speak volumes for anything "Goodyear".

Maxxis have a much better reputation.

But, whatever rings *your* chimes or rolls your rims!

:C

This speaks volumes about your ignorance on the subject as Goodyear has really moved the bar considerably in trailer tires with the introduction of their new, significantly improved, made in the USA Endurance tires. Highly recommended, I've got a set myself, and yes they do ring my chimes as they're a demonstrably better tire than the previous Marathons. :B As for Maxxis, there have been plenty of complaints posted on RV forums about failures so they're hardly perfect either. ;)

To the OP - invest in a set of Goodyear Endurance tires and put any trailer tire worries behind you ... they are worth the cost. :B

ScottG wrote:
The only trailer tires I would ever buy are GY Endurance or Maxxiss.

Some may not really give a hoot about the only tires *you* would ever buy!

GY Marathon failures (and others) speak volumes for anything "Goodyear".

Maxxis have a much better reputation.

But, whatever rings *your* chimes or rolls your rims!

:C

The only trailer tires I would ever buy are GY Endurance or Maxxiss.

It would also help to put the size of your trailer and your tires in the post. Many, like me, debated the pros and cons of using LT tires. Bridgestone Duravis got rave reviews and I put them on my unit.

Certainly Sailun tires have also been popular in the smaller sizes.

Check Discount Tire....for Goodyear Endurance. American made (not Chinese, 87 mph rated, (not 65 mph).

Worth it to me to have a quality tire. A cheap tire failure can really ruin your trip and can severely damage your trailer. (wheel wells and even the side wall).

You get what you pay for.