tires ain't pretty

We had a set of Cooper Maxis that lasted 3 1/2 years, longer than anything else we had on it. The manufacturer put on Mission (Chinese), they didn't last a year, then we put on the Cooper Maxis. They were still on when we traded for a new one in November 2011

what were u towing missourijan..

3 1/2 years still isnt a long time....depending on usage etc...or non usage.
I bought an older 5th wheel last year....I went from 205-14s to Goodyear Marathon ST225-15s. I figure the bigger tire is built for more weight, and should last longer because of it.......

I had Maxxis on my Jayco TT with no problems.
That's one reason I recently installed a set of Maxxis M8008 ST235/80R16 tires on my Columbus, replacing the OEM Akuret china bombs.
I balanced them, too.
When I compare tire to tire, the Maxxis had a much firmer sidewall and weighed more than the Akuret tires.
Very happy with the Maxxis.

If your replacing 15" ST's then Maxxis is about the only good choice.

Maxxis is one of the few decent ST tires. Otherwise go with LT tires such as Michelin XPS Ribs, or the Bridgestone Duramis R250's. Expensive but well worth it.

Sailun tires are great if you can run a 235/85/16.

I have a 05 38' Challenger 5r and a little over a year ago I put on a set of Michelin M/S2 on mine. I got them for 200.00 each at Americas Tires. I have about 2000 miles on them and they still look brand new. I keep them covered when it is parked at home and put 303 protectant on them. I don't use any other sealant on them other than the 303. I always run them at 80 psi.

Three trips back and forth from coast to coast on MAXXIS 8008 ST tires, and not one problem. In fact I've only added air from year to year ( not trip to trip ).

If you need to use ST tires, this is the brand I recommend.

3rd year with Maxxis 8008's with no problems...Upgraded from 15's to 16's with new wheels and tires...found that 1 Maxxis tire weighed almost as much as 1 original tire and wheel together...Maxxis has a stronger sidewall also...so far I'm very pleased...maybe my imagination, but my rig tows easier and smoother now that with the chinese tires and wheels that came on it.