Tires for travel trailer

jensenst wrote:
What type tires do I need for a trip to Alaska

If we knew what size tire and its load range your OEM tires are and the trailers axle ratings or GVWR we can nail down some good recommendations for ya'.
Trailers use tires from 13" on up to 16" so help us out.

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.

Take along 2 spares too.

Additionally, I did carry an extra leaf spring for my trailer. Never used it although others we met in our travels indicated they replaced one. Unlike the lower 48 states, parts are not as readily available in Alaska and remote parts of Canada. It may take several days to get a part you need.

I'm currently using the Carlisle Radial Trail HD and enjoy the speed ratings above 65MPH. Speed is not a major concern through Canada and Alaska. I towed to Alaska in 2003 with standard ST tires of the time and had no problems except picking up nails causing slow leaks. Every time that happened I was near a tire shop for the night where I could get them plugged. No tire failures however.

DustyR wrote:
Mine are due to be replaced. I'll probably go with these 'Carlisle Radial Trail HD'.

Generally regarded as decent tires BUT before you buy compare their (lack of) sidewall stiffness to that of the Goodyear Endurance. :E There's a reason these off shore manufactured Carlisle HDs cost less than the US manufactured Goodyear Endurance. ;)

Mine are due to be replaced. I'll probably go with these 'Carlisle Radial Trail HD'.

My Michelin XPS Ribs have been very reliable over several years.
My Michelin XPS Ribs have been very reliable over several years.

jensenst wrote:
What type tires do I need for a trip to Alaska

Those that won't blow out for no apparent reason. :p

Many of us are now giving the recently introduced US manufactured Goodyear Endurance tires a try.