One of our TT tires blew going down the road at about 55mph today. We got the spare on and are continuing our trip home. I checked the tread the other day and I still had a lot left all the way around and pressure was right, so I'm guessing it must have hit something.?.?.So now I'm going to have to search for a new tire. I'm not sure if I should buy what I have or get something better. Currently we have Freestar Radial ST tires that are load range D, ST225/75/r15. We usually have about 4,000 - 5,000lbs per trailer axle, so 2,000 - 2,500 lbs per tire. Just looking for recommendations to look at or avoid.

The LeRoys wrote:One of our TT tires blew going down the road at about 55mph today. We got the spare on and are continuing our trip home. I checked the tread the other day and I still had a lot left all the way around and pressure was right, so I'm guessing it must have hit something.?.?.So now I'm going to have to search for a new tire. I'm not sure if I should buy what I have or get something better. Currently we have Freestar Radial ST tires that are load range D, ST225/75/r15. We usually have about 4,000 - 5,000lbs per trailer axle, so 2,000 - 2,500 lbs per tire. Just looking for recommendations to look at or avoid.How many lugs do your present rims have, 5 or 6?If 6, then you can make the jump to LT tires real easy.

6 lugsTires are about 3.5yrs old and have about 8-10k miles on them.

I think the recommendation is to buy two of the same tires (or at least two identical tires) and install them on the same axle.

I would look at the new Carlisle Radial Trail HD Trailer Tire in load range E.I would put two new tires on the drivers side of the trailer. 4 new tires would be better.

You mention you are at 2000-2500 per tire. A load range D tire is max weight of 2540 so only 40 lbs to spare at your upper number.I'm about to buy new tires as well. Increasing to LT's isn't really an option as I already have close overhead clearance. I'm down to The Carlisle HDs or the Maxxis both in Load Range E. Probably go Carlisle as the closest Maxxis dealer is over 1000 miles away in Atlanta

Had a blowout today, looking for new tire recommendations.

coolbreeze01
Explorer
Jun 20, 2016
I know they say it isn't necessary, but wouldn't you think they would have aligned at least one dot out of 4 with a valve stem? What are the odds.........?
Sandia_Man
Explorer II
Jun 20, 2016
Maxxis ST tires are one of the better trailer tires as deemed by the many positive reports. They are good for what they are but LT tires will give better performance and longevity if you have the room. For anybody who may not know, you can have any tire you wish either ordered by a local reputable tire dealer or have them delivered to your front door via UPS. In no way do you have to get the tires a tire dealer is pushing which of course is the one that gives them the highest profit margin. Pay for what you really want, not what someone coerces you to take.
kyle86
Explorer
Jun 20, 2016
I chose Hercules Power STR trailer tires based on the lack of really any negative reports I could find on the net. All ST tires are made in china so we have to pick the best china or go LT. The tire shop guy said he does not recall a single failure with hercules and that's what they put on their own trailers. The show was right next to a camping world and does a lot of trailer tires. I got these 225s which are E load rated btw mounted and balanced out the door for $428.
gmw_photos
Explorer
Jun 20, 2016
Ouch. that's a whole lot of trailer on 15" tires. I'd go 16's and use Load range E
B-n-B
Explorer III
Jun 20, 2016
coolbreeze01 wrote:
belairbrian wrote:
You mention you are at 2000-2500 per tire. A load range D tire is max weight of 2540 so only 40 lbs to spare at your upper number.

I'm about to buy new tires as well. Increasing to LT's isn't really an option as I already have close overhead clearance.

I'm down to The Carlisle HDs or the Maxxis both in Load Range E. Probably go Carlisle as the closest Maxxis dealer is over 1000 miles away in Atlanta

I had good luck with a set of Maxxis, but had to order them and not many dealers carry them.

The new Carlisle will be easily available, and may carry a higher speed rating than Maxxis.

Wait a second...there's a 20 page thread about this debate being over! :B
coolbreeze01
Explorer
Jun 20, 2016
belairbrian wrote:
You mention you are at 2000-2500 per tire. A load range D tire is max weight of 2540 so only 40 lbs to spare at your upper number.

I'm about to buy new tires as well. Increasing to LT's isn't really an option as I already have close overhead clearance.

I'm down to The Carlisle HDs or the Maxxis both in Load Range E. Probably go Carlisle as the closest Maxxis dealer is over 1000 miles away in Atlanta

I had good luck with a set of Maxxis, but had to order them and not many dealers carry them.

The new Carlisle will be easily available, and may carry a higher speed rating than Maxxis.
Boon_Docker
Explorer III
Jun 20, 2016
The LeRoys wrote:

Just looking for recommendations to look at or avoid.

Boy, did you come to the wrong place looking for recommendations. :B
3oaks
Explorer
Jun 20, 2016
Probably go Carlisle as the closest Maxxis dealer is over 1000 miles away in Atlanta
I wouldn't let that alone be your deciding factor. Any reputable tire dealer can order Maxxis tires for you, even if they don't sell them as a standard item.
belairbrian
Explorer
Jun 20, 2016
You mention you are at 2000-2500 per tire. A load range D tire is max weight of 2540 so only 40 lbs to spare at your upper number.

I'm about to buy new tires as well. Increasing to LT's isn't really an option as I already have close overhead clearance.

I'm down to The Carlisle HDs or the Maxxis both in Load Range E. Probably go Carlisle as the closest Maxxis dealer is over 1000 miles away in Atlanta
coolbreeze01
Explorer
Jun 20, 2016
I would look at the new Carlisle Radial Trail HD Trailer Tire in load range E.

I would put two new tires on the drivers side of the trailer. 4 new tires would be better.