Tire Repalcements

If LT's don't work on your trailer, I recommend Maxxis ST. Keep psi maxxed, stainless steel valve stems, and speed around 65 mph.

Hey, this just me. BTW I have never had of blowout or issue with my ST's.

md_procouple wrote:
Two years ago we replaced 2 tires on our TT, and just had one Blowout on the way home from Va. Then I noticed on the sidewall lip that they were made in Bejing China.

Does any one know of any Trailer tires made in the US? Or at least decent ones made elsewhere? Thanks for the input and help !!

Those are know as "China Bombs" and are the most common trailer tire on the road.

Maxxis. I had a set on previous trailer and likely the best 14" or 15" ST on the market. They aren't made in the US but I don't think any are.
If you have 16" wheels, then American made LTs are an option. I have a set of Firestone Transforce LTs on my fiver and wouldn't go any other way.

Your tire size makes a difference. Different sizes equal different brands and options.

Huntindog has it right about LT tires .
The OP did not state but if he has 15 inch tires he can go to a Goodyear G26 Cargo tire which is made in Germany and France .
225/70R15 load range D rated for 2470 # on the tougher T scale .
all of the ST tires are made in Asia as far as I can research .
Maxxis passenger car tires have never rated above the lowest 25 % of the scale in the Consumer Reports tire tests .
It is a leap of faith to think that maxxis makes lower grade passenger car tires but somehow magically makes excellent trailer tires .
Since Jan 2014 there has been about one reported Maxxis failure per month on this forum .
Considering that Goodyear and Carlisle are the OEM ST tires for the longest time the reports of maxxis failures are probably in line with the imited volume of maxxis on the road .
As Huntindog suggests the best plan is to upgrade to a larger LT tire rather than replace with the OEM ST size and load rating .
Tire Rack has all of the specifications including diameter , section width , weight rating , tire weight , and the necessary info to see what tire fits under your trailer .
Mine came with ST205/75R15 load range C and it was no issue switching to the LT 215/70R15 load range D Continentals .
225/70 would have fit also .

You don't need US made tires. The best you can get are Maxis which are mostly made in Thailand. It's the ONLY brand I'll run on my trailer because when it's used it's on long trips. Lots of brands can hold up for a few years of local travel but if your seriously using them you can't beat Maxis.

I have many trailers , rv , equipment , boat , utility, and car . Lots of tires , I have NEVER had decent "trailer tires" . I only run trailer tires on 2 of my trailers , my utility trailer , it makes dump runs and light material runs , and my boat trailer , it gets used twice a year , in and out in spring and fall . Any trailer 6 or 8 lug gets 16 in rims with LT tires , any 5 lug gets the highest weight rating 14 or 15 inch radial I can find . From past experience , I wont run "trailer tires" carrying equipment , heavy loads , or highway speeds (especially in the summer) To me they are sacrificial rubber for going to the landfill

Keep in mind that Lowsuv never misses an opportunity to bad mouth Maxxis tires. He's correct when he recommends LT tires if your trailer can handle the larger size. If you are stuck in the 14" range, your best choices are Maxxis or Kumho 857. In a 15" tire you are again limited and Maxxis would be my first choice. in a 16" you have a wide range of LT tires that would serve you well.

Keep in mind that it is LowSuv's intention to help the civilians on this forum with their tire issues .
LowSuv includes in his posts the logical evidence that indicate that Maxxis is a provider of lower grade tires .
Other motorheads on his forum who have decades of experience upgrading their tires on their hotrods , sportscars , pickups , and other trailers have a good understanding of how a real upgrade in tires is possible for little expense at changeover time .
LowSuv does not enter into personal attacks on this forum .
Maxxis ST tires are most often supported on this forum by references , such as " I really like them " , or " my tire guy ( whoever that is ) says you cannot use LT tires on a trailer ".
My whole intention is to allow other RV forum members to make a real upgrade that will eliminate / mitigate future ST tire failures going forward .
The evidence supports the position that Maxxis tires are not a better brand than other ST tires .
Those suggestions that just replacing OEM tires with a maxxis tire of the same load weight rating are just plain wrong . There is no gain to be made by that Maxxis replacement .
LowSuv repeatedly gives reasons why for 15 inch tires the 225/70R15 load range D Goodyear Cargo G26 is the clear first choice .
LowSuv repeatedly gives reasons why for 14 inch tires the 205R14 Kumho 857 load range D is the clear first choice .
A search through " view posts " for LowSuv will show that his suggestions are supported by logical evidence and have been consistent for a long time .
As a motorhead LowSuv made his first tire upgrade in 1964 on his 1955 BelAir by going to 720x15 tires instead of the 670x15 tires that came stock .
LowSuv has been upgrading his tires ever since .
I encourage upgrading tires at replacement time .
Changing brands to Maxxis does not accomplish this .