Tires again
Hi everybody. I want to replace the tires on a 2008 trailer I just purchased. I have a chance to get four new tires already mounted on beautiful seven spoke aliminum wheels. The tires are branded as H...
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rsmith159 wrote:
Hi everybody. I want to replace the tires on a 2008 trailer I just purchased. I have a chance to get four new tires already mounted on beautiful seven spoke aliminum wheels. The tires are branded as H188ST with no other information. Does anyone know anything about these tires and their reliability?
Rick in Cobourg
Ok, to take this back to the OP's original question, I think we can imply that he is asking about tire reliability in general. How do we determine issues like this. Here is my two cents on the questions I ask, and I think this is fair to throw into the discussion, since the OP is not the only one who reads threads like this looking for advice, opinions or answers. And no, FE, I am not trying to use this as a springboard for anything such as an agenda. I have no specific agenda beyond the desire to see open honest discussion about issues of safety, such as tires. So the following is part of my take on the whole deal:
Is the tire designed and certified to meet stringent test standards that could affect their reliability/durability ?
For instance, tires made for vehicles intended to carry human passengers, such as LT or P tires, vs tires that are restricted to trailer and cargo use only ( ST ).
Load capacity in excess of OE fitment, and more specifically in excess of actual loading.
Brand name that is recognized as a worldwide quality supplier. For instance, one parameter might be, does the tire company provide OE fitment to major auto manufacturers ? OE auto manufacturers choose suppliers that meet applicable ISO standards in their facilities, etc.
When I buy a brand name, I am probably more likely to be able to get a matching replacement if I need one during the usable life of the set.
In my mind, it's impossible to judge whether a tire is going to be reliable and durable just by "looking" at it. They are all round, black, somewhat shiny on the outside when they are new. That doesn't help me much in thinking about how this might actually function on my trailer on a hot day crossing Texas at 60mph.
