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rjv57chevy
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Mar 12, 2015

2 1/2 year old Maxxis or Carlisle RH

I'm getting new 15" tires for my trailer and my local discount tire dealer has new Maxxis tires with a 2 1/2 year old date code (he's trying to find some with a newer code but no luck yet) and he also has the Carlisle RH tire. I hesitate on the Carlisle because the verdict is still out on the longevity of this newer tire design. I think they have been out about 4 years now with decent results but these tires are going on my flatbed which I can usually get ten years out of them because it is never under constant weight like my camper. The current set (original tires from factory) are 11 years old and they are off brand china bombs.

I'm trying to decide which tire to go with, I'm probably safe with either choice.
  • The Carlisle RH have been out since 2011 I think? Do a Google search to see if there are widespread issues with the RH.
  • Go with known quality of Maxxiss and let others field test carlisle.
  • Just put new Carlisle E on mine and am satisfied with the performance. Not going to start bomb wars but many are made overseas and marketed in the States with many brand names.
  • If it were me, I would not accept two year old tires and would go with the Carlisle RH.
    Barney
  • When I needed tires my local dealer had some older Maxxis in stock that he tried to sell me. I held firm and within 3 days he had a fresh set of Maxxis for me.
    Probably he is trying to unload what he has in stock..

    I am hearing rumblings about the "new" Carlisles, but I'm a show me guy and will wait awhile.