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crcr
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Jun 18, 2017

Tire Recommendations for 7500 GVWR TT

Hi, We have a 2011 Jayco Eagle TT, 28.5', Dry Weight 5690, GVWR 7500. We are the second owner. The OEM tires have aged out so I'm about to replace them. They are Goodyear Marathons, Load Range C, 205/75R15, rated I think it is 1895 lbs ea. We haven't had any problems with them. We generally go camping 5 nights at a time, about 6 times a year, with the occasional longer trip. We do not load heavy, so for sure we are well under GVWR for the TT. However, we do live in the desert Southwest, so in summer, sometimes we do tow in high heat, though we mostly travel in the mornings to ease the heat strain on the truck and the TT.

For safety, I want to upgrade to at least Load Range D tires. I have already bought online and received, 4 Greenball Towmaster SS Special Trailer Radial Tire from Costco.com. They are Load Range D, rated for 2150 lbs ea. But before I have them mounted, I want to take a final look at this, as they are still returnable.

I did research on a number of trailer tires online, and it seems you can find good and bad reports and reviews on almost all of them. The Greenball Towmaster tires are no exception -- I find mostly happy owners with the occasional bad review/report.

I'm looking for any specific tire suggestions for our application. Thanks in advance!
  • I would have Goodyear Endurance over Greenball.
    Just had a tread separation on my Maxxis so not as excited about those anymore.
    My trailer is about the same at 7880 GVWR.
  • I believe the best ST tire offered right now are the Maxxis Radials. I haven't seen a single bad review on them yet and is what I will be purchasing next without a doubt. What is the speed rating on the tires you purchased?

    With that said, if you are like me and plan on replacing tires well before they are worn out, I wouldn't worry too much about using the ones you already have.
  • "it seems you can find good and bad reports and reviews on almost all of them."

    Not almost all of them....all of them. The tires you bought will work fine.