Carlisle Radial Trail RH Trailer Tire???

Joseph Fihn wrote:
My trailer (Nash 25-S, 1998) needs new tires. The largest tire stores in my area are the Discount Tire Stores & they HIGHLY recommend the NEW Carlisle trailer tires. I'm looking at the 225-75-15-E's. My concern is that the Carlisle's had close to the worst reputation of all the trailer tires, in the past.
Discount tells me that the NEW Carlisle's are completely different & far more rugged than their previous models. I suppose it's possible to go from the worst to the best in one design but, I have my doubts. I want to take a trip from AZ. to Alaska for the summer in the near future & want the BEST tire available on my trailer. Don't want any failures in a remote area. No entertainment value to that.

Do any of you have any experience with the NEW Carlisle's? I'd appreciate your impressions of the tire. Thanks in advance.

Joe F.

I went back and looked at your posts to see just how far astray we have taken this thread.

I see you plan on going up into Alaska. I don’t make specific tire recommendations so this information is about observations and options.

ST tires are basically thin skinned, shallow treaded tires best suited to be operated on roads and highways that have ongoing maintenance programs. They are easily damaged and don’t like potholes or other sharp impact areas.

For a long trip up into Alaska a tire with some built-in sidewall protection and taller tread area may be better suited for harsh road conditions.

There are some 15” LT tires with enough load capacity for your trailer and they may provide a little more durability than ST tires.

FastEagle