Another Tire Blowout
I bought Jayco Jay Feather hybrid new in 2014. It had 4 Towmax ST185/80R13 tires from the factory. Since owning the camper I've blown out 3 tires. Took the camper out for the first time this year last...
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WillT wrote:
Northwood put the Goodyear Endurance ST225/75R15 Load Range E on our Nash 26N witch has an 8900 lb GVWR. So far I really like them and the fact that they are probably more than the TT needs rather than less like the Marathon load range C that our previous TT had. I really like not worrying about a blowout caused by an overloaded tire. The only drawback perhaps is that the 80 psi inflation does cause a rougher ride for the dishes.
These tires were recommended by my local Big-O tire shop today. I think my new Coleman TT will accept the slightly bigger diameter. Will check later this week, next time I hook up.
Manager says he'll give me decent credit for my original equipment Chinese Constancy LY 188 ST205/75 R15, Load Range C. He sells lots of trailer tires this time of year. We're on I-80. He says most failures he sees are due to age.
GY Endurance load range E tires are speed rated to 87 mph, US-made and 2833 lbs max load. I'll spring for a set.
OTOH, a buddy of mine has been towing heavy equipment, travel and light cargo trailers all his life. He's claiming over 100,000 miles on a set of cargo trailer Chinese ST's. Go figure...
