Tires for travel trailer
What type tires do I need for a trip to Alaska
Forum Discussion
Keep in mind the reason you feel you need a different tire for Alaska.
Typically it is because the quality of the roads is considered to be more abusive than in the lower fourth eight. That means more road hazards.
It had been my observation that road hazards do my care what tire you have, or what they cost. I had a perfectly good truck tire go flat from a "rock" puncture in the Rockies and I was not even towing at the time.
One assumes the premium tires are a bit tougher than the norm but the Alaskan roads may not be the norm.
My question would be, how many spares do I need to take. That also applies to the tow vehicle.
Unfortunately, when a TT tire goes flat they will often shred before being noticed. A good tire pressure monitor can help with that.
Good luck and keep in touch.
Typically it is because the quality of the roads is considered to be more abusive than in the lower fourth eight. That means more road hazards.
It had been my observation that road hazards do my care what tire you have, or what they cost. I had a perfectly good truck tire go flat from a "rock" puncture in the Rockies and I was not even towing at the time.
One assumes the premium tires are a bit tougher than the norm but the Alaskan roads may not be the norm.
My question would be, how many spares do I need to take. That also applies to the tow vehicle.
Unfortunately, when a TT tire goes flat they will often shred before being noticed. A good tire pressure monitor can help with that.
Good luck and keep in touch.
