On my last trailer, a Pioneer 18T6, I had a Maxxis with tread separation after 4 years, so I replaced the set with Carlisle Radial Trail RHs and was very happy with them for the next two and a half years until I sold the trailer. I replaced that trailer with a 2011 Springdale and am again looking for tires. I ran across the Carlisle Radial Trail HDs which is the newer version of the RHs and found they come in Load Range D in my size (205/75-14) and they are only a couple more dollars a tire than the Load Range C Maxxis in the same size at Discount Tire Direct (America's Tire). I would love to have a load range D, but am not sure of being one of the first to own a new line of tires. Has anyone had any experience with the HDs? Thanks for any help.

They are getting decent reviews on this forum and are cheaper than the Maxxis.

Like you, I had Carliles on my previous camper and never had any problems. But, I've never had any problems with any of my tires, even the original. They dry rotted on me and I changed them before they became a problem. Carliles, lasted the duration of the time we owned that camper. I say.... go for it! You had a proven track record with Carliles in the past, why not?

Just put on my 2nd two tires today. I can't get into Discount Tires parking lot so I did two last week and two this week. 200 miles on the 1st two (rears). Not much to say. Way too early, but the tread pattern is different from the usual patterns. I'm replacing 3.5 year old GY Marathons that have close to 10,000 miles on them. One rear developed a bulge last year and was changed out with the spare. The same side tire which was the new spare go a screw in it. Decided to just get 4 new tires. and start fresh with all. 81mph speed rating should help as I only tow around 62-65mph.

I always buy from Discount Tire but those HDs are expensive and DT does not offer a road hazard warranty on ST tires. So I shopped around and just brought a set (225/75/R15, load range E) online from Tread Depot. Even with shipping, I saved over $30 per tire from DT. I asked DT for a price match but never heard back from them. https://www.treaddepot.com/#!productGroup/tires/rtlhdI also did 2 at a time and took to a local tire shop here in my town for balancing and mounting. So far happy with the tires.

According to a thread a month or so ago, I got the impression the HD's are a version of the RH sold exclusively at Discount Tire. Just branding.

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brirene
Explorer
Jul 07, 2016
3oaks wrote:
brirene wrote:
According to a thread a month or so ago, I got the impression the HD's are a version of the RH sold exclusively at Discount Tire. Just branding.
False Info being passed there.

Another example why to verify anything posted on the internet by unknown persons. ;)

Which is why I qualified it by writing "I got the impression...". Reading is fundamental. Nice drive by, though. :R
3oaks
Explorer
Jul 07, 2016
brirene wrote:
3oaks wrote:
brirene wrote:
According to a thread a month or so ago, I got the impression the HD's are a version of the RH sold exclusively at Discount Tire. Just branding.
False Info being passed there.

Another example why to verify anything posted on the internet by unknown persons. ;)

Which is why I qualified it by writing "I got the impression...". Reading is fundamental. Nice drive by, though. :R
"Drive by", certainly not. Yes, I read what you wrote and my comment wasn't aimed directly at you, but where your information came from. That is why I said "False Info being passed there", when it leaves people with a false impression.

By asking questions on other forums and sources just like you did can help bring out the facts. :@
phone_man
Explorer
Jul 07, 2016
bstar1952 wrote:
I always buy from Discount Tire but those HDs are expensive and DT does not offer a road hazard warranty on ST tires. So I shopped around and just brought a set (225/75/R15, load range E) online from Tread Depot. Even with shipping, I saved over $30 per tire from DT. I asked DT for a price match but never heard back from them. https://www.treaddepot.com/#!productGroup/tires/rtlhd

I also did 2 at a time and took to a local tire shop here in my town for balancing and mounting. So far happy with the tires.

I'm not sure about the road hazard and ST tires. I have it on the Maxis tires I bought and it was replaced for free after a blow out. Of course they never have Maxis in stock they they gave me a Carlisle replacement.
brirene
Explorer
Jul 07, 2016
3oaks wrote:
brirene wrote:
3oaks wrote:
brirene wrote:
According to a thread a month or so ago, I got the impression the HD's are a version of the RH sold exclusively at Discount Tire. Just branding.
...Yes, I read what you wrote and my comment wasn't aimed directly at you, but where your information came from. That is why I said "False Info being passed there", when it leaves people with a false impression.

By asking questions on other forums and sources just like you did can help bring out the facts. :@

I stand corrected and apologize to anyone misled by my initial comment. Clearly that is not the case. 3oaks, you're correct. I might have done a better job of indicating my post as unconfirmed. Happy trails.
djsamuel
Nomad
Jul 07, 2016
bstar1952 wrote:
I always buy from Discount Tire but those HDs are expensive and DT does not offer a road hazard warranty on ST tires.

May be the Discount Tire in your area. Back in October, I purchased four of the Carlisle RH radials from Discount Tires and did get the road Hazard certificates.
aguablanco
Explorer
Jul 07, 2016
3oaks wrote:
brirene wrote:
According to a thread a month or so ago, I got the impression the HD's are a version of the RH sold exclusively at Discount Tire. Just branding.
False Info being passed there.

Another example why to verify anything posted on the internet by unknown persons. ;)

As Abe Lincoln said in his daily blog, "You can't believe anything on the internet without verification."
RichH
bstar1952
Explorer
Jul 13, 2016
djsamuel wrote:
bstar1952 wrote:
I always buy from Discount Tire but those HDs are expensive and DT does not offer a road hazard warranty on ST tires.

May be the Discount Tire in your area. Back in October, I purchased four of the Carlisle RH radials from Discount Tires and did get the road Hazard certificates.

Did go back to Discount Tire and was able to purchase Road Hazard Certificates. Thanks for the info. By the way, a friend of mine just purchased a set of Carisle RTs. He didn't know to check the date codes and his tires were made on 1414 so his "New" tires are 2 years old. The date code on my HDs are all 0916. I've put about 500 miles on these tire and so far so good.
Nosedive
Explorer
Jul 13, 2016
I replaced the junk Constancy 225/75/15 load range D tires that came with our Coachmen Freedom Express 320BHDSLE about a month ago with load range E Carlisle's. So far have put about 3,000 miles on them averaging 68-70 mph and they have performed flawlessly. Handling is about the same as the tires before. All in all I have way more confidence in them than the Constancy's.
aguablanco
Explorer
Jul 13, 2016
DesertTracker wrote:
On my last trailer, a Pioneer 18T6, I had a Maxxis with tread separation after 4 years, so I replaced the set with Carlisle Radial Trail RHs and was very happy with them for the next two and a half years until I sold the trailer. I replaced that trailer with a 2011 Springdale and am again looking for tires. I ran across the Carlisle Radial Trail HDs which is the newer version of the RHs and found they come in Load Range D in my size (205/75-14) and they are only a couple more dollars a tire than the Load Range C Maxxis in the same size at Discount Tire Direct (America's Tire). I would love to have a load range D, but am not sure of being one of the first to own a new line of tires. Has anyone had any experience with the HDs? Thanks for any help.

I just purchased and installed 5 Carlisle RH ST 205/75R15/8 tires on my 24' trailer to replace some old 14" tires. Bought these at walmart.com for $47 each including mounting. Have only towed them ~12 miles but I felt an immediate improvement in handling and they seemed to roll easier. We will be going on a 3000 mile trip starting Aug 4 and I will report back after I return.
RichH

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