Didn't Believe about the Chinese Tires

brirene wrote:

Marauderer wrote:

Lostincanada wrote:
I'm guessing they were original equipment? So 5 yr old tires grenade, don't think it had anything to do with them being Chinese.

Just my very humble opinion.

Probably but, I bought the TT used and I think things were cobbled together and who knows. They were the Westlake brand, with excellent tread.

So...you really don't know how the tires were treated, whether they were ever run under/over inflated, how many curbs they hopped, or even how old they were. But the problem was definitely where they were made however long and many miles ago. With all due respect, this is why I take complaints about "China bombs" with a huge grain of salt and healthy dose of skepticism. As I said on page 1, how the legend propagates. Jmho.

Exactly. In addition, you cannot judge a book by its cover, errr I mean you cannot judge a tire by its tread. So often there are underlying problems waiting to happen.

JIMNLIN wrote:

wincrasher65 wrote:
My new trailer is to be fitted with truck tires - I'm assuming 10 ply LT tires of some kind. It's a standard feature and not a request on my part.

What are the thoughts on doing this? The trailer GVWR is 7000 lbs, twin 3500 lbs axles.

My first thoughts is that they would be better tires than ST or trailer tires.

A trailer with a 7000 GVWR has a 1750 lb tire requirement now add 20 percent for a good reserve capacity. Your looking at a tire with 2100 lbs capacity for your trailer.
Their are a few 15" LT C and D tires out here that fit in that requirements however those 3500 lb axles sure don't need a 16" LT E at 2680 or 3042 lbs capacity. I've found out the hard way trailers unlike our trucks can have too much tire for best tire performance/handling and and long term reliability.

We used P (passenger) and LT (truck tires)many years before tire makers gave us a cheaper low cost ST tire for our trailers.

I do know it's a 16" BF Goodrich, but I don't know the exact size.
I'm assuming also these go to 80PSI for that max load, so inflation will be important to hold down any bounce from running too "hard". The axles also have shocks, which should help alot I imagine.

Mainly I ask the question because I was unsure if trailer tires really offer anything other than cheaper price and lower weight. If a truck tire offers more longevity, or is heavier duty, or has tremendous capacity, at the expense of price, but no other downsides, then I'm OK with it.

wincrasher65 wrote:
My new trailer is to be fitted with truck tires - I'm assuming 10 ply LT tires of some kind. It's a standard feature and not a request on my part.

What are the thoughts on doing this? The trailer GVWR is 7000 lbs, twin 3500 lbs axles.

My first thoughts is that they would be better tires than ST or trailer tires.

What brand/model trailer?

wincrasher65 wrote:
My new trailer is to be fitted with truck tires - I'm assuming 10 ply LT tires of some kind. It's a standard feature and not a request on my part.

What are the thoughts on doing this? The trailer GVWR is 7000 lbs, twin 3500 lbs axles.

My first thoughts is that they would be better tires than ST or trailer tires.

A trailer with a 7000 GVWR has a 1750 lb tire requirement now add 20 percent for a good reserve capacity. Your looking at a tire with 2100 lbs capacity for your trailer.
Their are a few 15" LT C and D tires out here that fit in that requirements however those 3500 lb axles sure don't need a 16" LT E at 2680 or 3042 lbs capacity. I've found out the hard way trailers unlike our trucks can have too much tire for best tire performance/handling and and long term reliability.

We used P (passenger) and LT (truck tires)many years before tire makers gave us a cheaper low cost ST tire for our trailers.

My new trailer is to be fitted with truck tires - I'm assuming 10 ply LT tires of some kind. It's a standard feature and not a request on my part.

What are the thoughts on doing this? The trailer GVWR is 7000 lbs, twin 3500 lbs axles.

My first thoughts is that they would be better tires than ST or trailer tires.

Good post brirene!

Marauderer wrote:

Lostincanada wrote:
I'm guessing they were original equipment? So 5 yr old tires grenade, don't think it had anything to do with them being Chinese.

Just my very humble opinion.

Probably but, I bought the TT used and I think things were cobbled together and who knows. They were the Westlake brand, with excellent tread.

So...you really don't know how the tires were treated, whether they were ever run under/over inflated, how many curbs they hopped, or even how old they were. But the problem was definitely where they were made however long and many miles ago. With all due respect, this is why I take complaints about "China bombs" with a huge grain of salt and healthy dose of skepticism. As I said on page 1, how the legend propagates. Jmho.

There has been very few Carlisle Complaints since the addition of the nylon cap. And yes -after 5 years you are taking your chances. Also, I have to agree with another poster saying most tires problems are caused by excessive speed. I have first hand knowledge of seeing at least 70% of trailers exceeding 65mph when I traveled around the country. I ran China bombs from California to Utah to Florida with no issues. I replaced OEM tires (due to dry rot -I don't cover my tires) in Florida with Carlisle Radial Trail RH tires and ran those up to Maine and back out to Utah with zero issues. They are currently still on the trailer.

I don't exceed 60mph on any circumstances or conditions. If you don't like it....pass me.

SprinklerMan wrote:

dee74 wrote:
In my opinion many tire problems may be caused by speed. I keep my st tires at 60 or below and maintain the proper air pressure. I have put about 1500 miles on this summer and they look brand new and they were factory equipment. The person that goes by me at 75mph or more towing a tt is often the one that is pushing the limits on the tires.

That was me going by , my tires are rated for 95 mph , so I still had 20 mph as a cushion. Just kidding , I was doing 67 mph

OK I just laughed out loud at this.

Lostincanada wrote:
I'm guessing they were original equipment? So 5 yr old tires grenade, don't think it had anything to do with them being Chinese.

Just my very humble opinion.

Probably but, I bought the TT used and I think things were cobbled together and who knows. They were the Westlake brand, with excellent tread.