Tires

[NancyLepri]

Anyone like Hartland tires for fifth wheel? I have to chose between those or Carlisle. Thinking Hartland.

[Dave5143]

NancyLepri wrote:
Discount tire only sells the two brands and say Hartland are better, I have read many bad reviews about Carlisle, Because the tires are made to go 65 mph sometimes I like to go a tad fast...maybe 75. They say they blow because of speed.. Heck I might have to hold out and investigate more...

Um, I bought my Maxxis tires from Discount Tire last year. Of course they had to order them for me. So far they've held up very well after 5,000 miles. Mine are ST trailer tires so they are speed rated for 65 MPH.

[rhagfo]

NancyLepri wrote:
Ok thanks for the info. Still not decided....only a memorial week-end special...for my 30 foot fiver

30' unless a DVR or Artic Fox, less than 10,000# on the axles I would put a good set of LT highway tires on it.

[brirene]

NancyLepri wrote:
Because the tires are made to go 65 mph...

As mentioned, not true anymore with the advent of the newer tires like...the Carlisle previously mentioned. I would go to the next level of load range than the oem, just on principle.

[laknox]

I'm in my 4th year with my Carlisle RH's and, so far, they're holding up well. They are NOT 65 mph limited, more like +/- 80-something. I don't drive that fast, so anything > 70 mph is good for me. Even Maxxis, probably the best of the "pure" ST tires are speed rated to 65. Also, I stepped up to E-rated tires from the placarded D-rated tires. I'll run 70 psi when light, but will run 80 when heavy. The Carlisles were recommended by people I know personally at Discount and they said that the majority of DT employees were running them on their trailers with few problems. I would have preferred the Maxxis at the time, but I needed tires that day and couldn't wait for the Maxxis to be delivered from the warehouse.

Lyle

[NancyLepri]

Ok thanks for the info. Still not decided....only a memorial week-end special...for my 30 foot fiver

[darsben]

HARTLAND TIRES are Discount Tires proprietary brand. There quality is unknown. The quality depends on how much oversight the buyer puts on the seller to maintain standards.
I would not use HARTLAND as a tire while traveling "on the road". In case of warranty problem you will not get the tire replaced quickly. With a national brand you will get warranty work quickly.
Think Hartland fails Friday afternoon 500 miles away from home. What are you going to do? Buy another tire? Now you have a tire that needs warranty adjustment, who will handle that?

[rhagfo]

NancyLepri wrote:
Anyone like Hartland tires for fifth wheel? I have to chose between those or Carlisle. Thinking Hartland.

What are you putting them on GVWR??

[thomhack]

All ST tires are rated to a top speed of 65 mph(without regard as to the manufacturer). If I were you I would find a tire store with a better selection of tires. One good tip is to check date codes on tires you buy. I replace my tires at the 5 year mark. A lot of tire dealers may have stock that is over a year old when they sell it to you. I will not accept a new tire that is more than 6 months old.

[Cummins12V98]

If you can't pronounce the parent company FORGET IT!!!

[NancyLepri]

Discount tire only sells the two brands and say Hartland are better, I have read many bad reviews about Carlisle, Because the tires are made to go 65 mph sometimes I like to go a tad fast...maybe 75. They say they blow because of speed.. Heck I might have to hold out and investigate more...

[thomhack]

I have been using Maxxis st tires for 12 years never had a problem. Every Carlisle tire I have ever owned has been defective.

[B_O__Plenty]

Have you ever heard of them? I haven't. Just another Chinese piece of junk. You have plenty of choices. Just look online and order some. Maxxis,Goodyear G614, (NOT Goodyear Marathons). Just order them up and have them shipped to you and then installed locally. Thousands of folks have done this..

B.O.

[2oldman]

Hartland tire post last year

[NancyLepri]

internet says Carlisle blow...
I don't know...

[brirene]

Probably better think Carlisle, if you're talking about the Radial Trail RH. Many satisfied users, here and on other forums. Never heard of the others.