Specific trailer tire question

Second Chance wrote:
We have a 2013 Surveyor Sport 220 that came with Power King 205/75R14 tires on alloy wheels. These tires are load range C and made in China (with all the pursuant paranoia). Before we head out on some month-long trips early next year, I'm seriously considering replacing the tires. Although they are almost new, most of the postings I can find on this and other forums don't have much good to say about tires made in China.

My local Goodyear dealer tells me that they are unable to get the Marathons at this time (none of the warehouses have them, he says), but they can get the Goodyear HMG 2020 trailer tire in my size. This is the only load range D tire in this size I have been able to find anywhere. The other alternative is the Carlisle trailer tire - but they're only available in load range C, which is what's on the trailer now.

Another "hitch" in the decision (pardon the pun) is that the trips next year are to evaluate our suitability for the full-time RV lifestyle. If the decision is yes, we would be selling the TT and moving up to a 5th wheel. So... do you think replacing the (new) China bombs is warranted at $450 - $550? What would you do?

Rob

This is a very simple decision. Look at the construction note on the sidewall of the tire. If the tire is made to the new construction ( 2ply polyester, 2 ply steel, with a nylon cap) I would run them. They would have to be very old tires not to be the new construction. I ran Ameritech "power towing" for two years without an issue. These tires were the Chinese tire made by Acorn tire. I made two cross country trips, Michigan to California on them. Just look for the Nylon Cap.
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