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jimw606
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Nov 14, 2013

Question on tires.

I have purchased , "I think", if they get their Title straightened out, a small 18' travel trailer.
It has 205/75R/14 C1 tires, that came on the trailer, a 2007 model.
I need to tow it 125 miles home, so was trying to buy 2 Maxxis tires in Ohio, where it is located. Cann't find but 1.
What brand makes a 8 ply 14' besides Goodyear in my size. I would like to have a little more weight limit on the tires. I really didn't want to go to a 15" Wheel.
The Unit has a 3500 #GVWR and the 14" C1 tires go to just over that, and I know that there will be about 400# on the tounge.
But a little extra capacity never hurt.
Sorry for the long question. Jim
  • For what it's worth, a D rated tire is WAY overkill for your trailer. I've got over 80,000 towing miles on my 8,000 lb. Rockwood with it's load range C tires and never had a tire failure. Single axle trailers to not put the lateral forces on the side walls like a duel axle does so they're MUCH easier on tires also.
    Good luck / Skip
  • I have been using Hi-Run, ST 185/80D 13. Capacity is 1710 pounds and 8 PLY, take 65 psi pressure. I expect they make a 14 inch tire also.