Replacement tire for the Chinese OEM rubber
My 35 foot Keystone Bullet bunkhouse is less than 2 months old and has about 500 miles on the 205/75/R14 OEM tires. I've been reading that tires are a second thought with most manufacturers and ultimately, trailers are equipped with cheap Chinese rubber.
Since I'm planning some longer trips later this summer, is it worth buying some more appropriate shoes for the TT? I'm bummed that I don't have 15 inch wheels to begin with. But am more concerned about mitigating a catastrophic blowout 10 hours away from home.
Etrailer has some good reviews on 14 inch D-rated 8 ply tires; I think Karrier is the brand. Load ratings go up over 2100 lbs.
I know many on these boards talk about Maxxis's and Kumho's. And I read that upgrading to a d-rated tire with higher max pressures on the OEM wheels can cause failures in the alloy material of the wheel itself.
I just want to play it safe at 65mph. Any recommendations appreciated.
Since I'm planning some longer trips later this summer, is it worth buying some more appropriate shoes for the TT? I'm bummed that I don't have 15 inch wheels to begin with. But am more concerned about mitigating a catastrophic blowout 10 hours away from home.
Etrailer has some good reviews on 14 inch D-rated 8 ply tires; I think Karrier is the brand. Load ratings go up over 2100 lbs.
I know many on these boards talk about Maxxis's and Kumho's. And I read that upgrading to a d-rated tire with higher max pressures on the OEM wheels can cause failures in the alloy material of the wheel itself.
I just want to play it safe at 65mph. Any recommendations appreciated.
