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dacraven
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Nov 22, 2016

Trailer Tire Recommendations

Hi,

We have a 2013 Skyline Mountain View Joey Select (TT), currently with 225/75R15 Power King Tow Max tires load range D's. About 2 months ago we had a blow out that caused significant damage to the wheel well and I always check pressure, never overload and travel usually about 65-70mph when pulling. The GVWR is about 8500. The tires appeared to be in great shape when it blew and I've subsequently found a lot of bad reviews for those tires.

I have been looking to replace the set before we leave on a trip that will be roughly a 1400 mile trip in December and I want to have a dependable set of tires.

I am also fairly intent on buying a load range E set this time.

I have found some Trailer Kings on amazon with mostly good reviews but wanted any opinions on reputable tire manufacturers.

Any suggestions?
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  • MarkTwain's avatar
    MarkTwain
    Explorer
    Nov 22, 2016
    dacraven wrote:
    Hi,



    I have been looking to replace the set before we leave on a trip that will be roughly a 1400 mile trip in December and I want to have a dependable set of tires.

    I am also fairly intent on buying a load range E set this time.

    I have found some Trailer Kings on amazon with mostly good reviews but wanted any opinions on reputable tire manufacturers.

    Any suggestions?


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  • brirene's avatar
    brirene
    Explorer
    Nov 22, 2016
    Don't know anything about the trailer kings you mention. Never heard of them. Probably not a good sign. Maxxis as indicated above are a good choice, but in my experience usually must be ordered, and are frequently on back order. More available, and with excellent reviews so far are the Carlisle HD, or the prior RH. Good idea to go up to lr e.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Nov 22, 2016
    I have and recommend MAXXIS. Been the first tire on mine to last more than 36 months.

    If you want bullet proof you will be looking at 16" LT
  • georgefarl1945's avatar
    georgefarl1945
    Explorer
    Nov 22, 2016
    I had one tire Blow apart , one with a bubble and another with delamination of the cord on Greenball tires. I replace all with Maxxis M8008 E on my 30 Dutchmen #7400 wet weight. I did a lot of reviews and asked many questions and the answer was Maxxis E M8008.
    You can get a good deal online at Ebay $115 free shipping.
    MAKE SURE you ask for 2016 made tires. Each tire has a code on the side, If you do not know where to check for code date look it up in Google.
  • hbillsmith's avatar
    hbillsmith
    Explorer
    Nov 22, 2016
    Maxxis M8008 is what I've been running and based on my personal experience plus the many positive review here and other forums I'd say they would be a good bet for you. Discount Tire carries them in their warehouse but no stock at most of the retail stores. You can get them to quote for you and they'll ask for a few days to get them to the store.

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