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Alabama_Jim
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Finding a tire dealer in the area that knows tires for a TT is horrible. After reading posts, I went looking for Maxxis or Marathon. I know I want radial, not the lousy bias I got on the new TT. Finally found one store that has Goodyear Marathon Red Eagle; ST205/75R14 at 107.65 each. No one has ever heard of Maxxis. Other stores have said to go with: Hecules, ST205/75R six ply at 63.87 per tire. Another, Carlisle steel belted radial at 160.84 each. Another said; Trailer King ST205/7514 (says they are steel belted) radial "C" range at 350 for 4 mounted. I thought you must have "D) range. Finally, another dealer said go with Super Cargo 6 ply radial for 79.95 each.

Okay folks, give me feedback. What to do based on your experience.
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Jarlaxle
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http://www.intercotire.com/tires.php?id=27&g=3

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coolbreeze01
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The Carlstar Group is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee manufacturing in 5 countries and includes Carlisleยฎ tires and wheels.
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LB, SRW, 4X4, 6-Speed Auto, 3.73, Prodigy P3, Blue Ox Sway Pro........
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dave54
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coolbreeze01 wrote:
diesel man 03 wrote:
I don't think Maxxis is an American tire.


You are correct. What brand tires do you buy?


Final manufacture in Thailand using Chinese rubber and components. They and Carlisle have the same suppliers of many of the parts.
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aguablanco
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JIMNLIN wrote:
It would help if those posting they bought a certain tire brand is to tell folks which line or type of tires they bought.
Carlisle for example has 6 lines of ST tires for trailers on their website.

For the new Carlisle Radial Trail HD line see http://www.carlstargroup.com/product/tires/trailers-toy-haulers-towables/radial-trail-hd


Good point. The Carlisles I bought are the Radial Trail RH ST205/75R15/8 load range D, speed rating N, for $47 each from Walmart. I also bought new rims as my trailer was equipped with 14" tires originally. We are going on a road trip in August of nearly 4000 miles and I will report back after the trip.
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mowermech
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Personally, I would pass on the ST tires and buy LT Load Range E tires if it was my trailer. If necessary I would buy 15 or 16 inch rims to fit the LT tires.
But, that is just my opinion.
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coolbreeze01
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diesel man 03 wrote:
I don't think Maxxis is an American tire.


You are correct. What brand tires do you buy?
2008 Ram 3500 With a Really Strong Tractor Motor...........
LB, SRW, 4X4, 6-Speed Auto, 3.73, Prodigy P3, Blue Ox Sway Pro........
2014 Sandsport 26FBSL

diesel_man_03
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Explorer
I don't think Maxxis is an American tire.

CharlesinGA
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JIMNLIN wrote:
It would help if those posting they bought a certain tire brand is to tell folks which line or type of tires they bought.
Carlisle for example has 6 lines of ST tires for trailers on their website.


It would also help if people posting took a look at the sidewall of the tire and mentioned where it was manufactured, as most ST tires, including Maxxis are Chinese made (I said most, not all, some are made in Thailand, and a few other places, possibly even the US)

Charles
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drsteve
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A lot of that stuff sounds good, but I wonder how old the tires are(manufacture date).


Mine are 3 months old. This place sells a LOT of tires.
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tegu69
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drsteve wrote:
I just bought a set of four Kenda Karrier 205/75R15 tires, mounted on new white painted steel wheels, from these guys: https://www.johnsonssurplus.com/

Shipped they are $90 each, but if you are close enough to drive to White Pigeon, MI, it's $68 out the door. They also have all sorts of RV salvage--I've never seen so many doors, furnaces, AC units, and water heaters--as well as new, hard to find items like exterior corner moldings, hitch replacement parts, brake drums and backing plate assemblies, etc. A lot of this stuff isn't on the website, you have to call them.

A lot of that stuff sounds good, but I wonder how old the tires are(manufacture date).

ICamel
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After checking with the local tire shops they could not source Maxxis Load Range E. I told them that I could get them from Amazon. They said to buy them online and they would mount/balance for me(for a fee). I still saved money.
ICamel

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drsteve
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I just bought a set of four Kenda Karrier 205/75R15 tires, mounted on new white painted steel wheels, from these guys: https://www.johnsonssurplus.com/

Shipped they are $90 each, but if you are close enough to drive to White Pigeon, MI, it's $68 out the door. They also have all sorts of RV salvage--I've never seen so many doors, furnaces, AC units, and water heaters--as well as new, hard to find items like exterior corner moldings, hitch replacement parts, brake drums and backing plate assemblies, etc. A lot of this stuff isn't on the website, you have to call them.
2006 Silverado 1500HD Crew Cab 2WD 6.0L 3.73 8600 GVWR
2018 Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 223RBS
1991 Palomino Filly PUP

JIMNLIN
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It would help if those posting they bought a certain tire brand is to tell folks which line or type of tires they bought.
Carlisle for example has 6 lines of ST tires for trailers on their website.

For the new Carlisle Radial Trail HD line see http://www.carlstargroup.com/product/tires/trailers-toy-haulers-towables/radial-trail-hd
"good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" ............ Will Rogers

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aguablanco
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I just bought five 205 75 R15/8 Carlisle Load D tires from walmart.com for $255.00 unmounted. Buying new rims to upgrade from 14" tires. Since I have had Carlisle's on other trailers I have confidence in them as I have never had a problem.
RichH
2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
8 Speed Transmission
2010 Dutchmen 24 FB-SL
Curt 10,000# WDH
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.