bad tires , best replacement 235/80r16
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โMay-18-2017 04:47 PM
I am sure this has been asked 100 times but I am new to this forum and search did not find what I need. I have a 2012 nearly 40' Keystone 5th wheel that is about 10-11k dry. This past weekend we had a blow out on the right rear causing several thousand dollars damage. The tire had a cord failure even at proper pressure and such. The current tires are Power King Towmax STR 235/80R16 load range E's. Looking them up it appears many people have had the same failure.
Anyway long story short what have you found to be the best tires out there with the least failures. I am going to change them all based on what I have read with failures of them.
Mike
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โMay-21-2017 05:23 PM
Looking at the tag on the trail it would appear I have the 6k axles. If I had the $$ I would upgrade to the 7K since I feel Keystone put to light of an axle on this rig. I am sure these aluminum rims are not rated for the 110 PSI so what is my best 80 PSI tire.
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โMay-21-2017 03:04 AM
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โMay-20-2017 07:34 PM
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โMay-20-2017 06:12 PM
JIMNLIN wrote:
Around the trailer world (rv and non rv) towmax = blowmax.
There are better tires out here for a heavy trailer.
I doubt a 16" LT E at 3042 lb capacity will work on a 40' trailer. However if the trailer has 6k axles a commercial grade all steel ply carcass tire like a Bridgestone R250 is tops.
And the Sailun S637 all steel ply carcass in a ST235/80-16 G at 110 psi 4080 lbs capacity will give you many years of service on trailers with 7k axles.
Other 16" ST G commercial class tires that are popular for service trailers are Gladiator QR35.......and Samson GL285....Hercules H-901. These tires work fine for rv trailers also.
New gen ST E at 80 psi and 3500-3640 lbs capacity like Goodyears new Endurance......Carlisle new HD.....and a Provider...... with L and M speed ratings and much improved reliability service over the older ST class of tires.
And don't forget Goodyears G614 LT235/85-16 G at 110 psi and 3750 lb capacity.
As always, good advice from JIMLIN.
Whichever tire you choose, make sure your rims are rated for
a higher pressure (if the tire req's same).
A great source for info on "serious" trailer tires is the Escapees HDT forum, as those folks are towing *heavy* (why they have HDTs).
Ditto the Escapees MDT forum.
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โMay-20-2017 05:54 PM
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โMay-19-2017 08:53 PM
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โMay-19-2017 12:15 PM
laknox wrote:
Another thing to think about is that GY is the only mfr that will step up and pay for damages done by their G-rated tires, should one fail and cause damage. Yes, they are much higher priced which, in effect, is an "insurance policy" that you pay for to cover these damages. IMO, the Sailun, Gladiator and Hercules are enough cheaper, and are reportedly giving such good service, that the near-double cost of the GY's is no longer competitive in any way.
Lyle
Have said it all along, the Goodyear G614's are no where near worth what they are asking for them , when Sailun S637 is arguably a better tire at half the cost. The Sailuns have a better track record then Goodyear has EVER had.
Paying double for the same tire is ridiculous. IMO Goodyear went that route because of all the failures. I have insurance I don't need to pay double for a tire to be double covered on insurance.
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โMay-19-2017 12:04 PM
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โMay-19-2017 09:03 AM
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โMay-19-2017 09:02 AM
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โMay-19-2017 08:30 AM
eHoefler wrote:That might be a bit of overkill for a 14,000 lb. trailer. ๐
I replaced our tires with 17.5" wheels and J-rated medium duty truck tires for $5.00 per wheel and tire combo. Now I'm good for 6005 pounds per wheel and tire.
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โMay-19-2017 05:17 AM
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โMay-19-2017 02:50 AM