Tires, what are you using? Trailer? Truck?
I just bought a used 5th wheel and I need to replace the tires. I'm not new to trailering but I know that trailer tires can really be a pain. I am used to using truck tires on trailers, however, LT2...
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Delta Bravo, I just watched your videos but am still wondering what message were you trying to convey. Of course a LRD will be lighter than a LRE which will carry more weight at a higher PSI rating.
The Carlsiles you took off the utility trailer are still functioning after 8 and 12 years of use. That is quite a testament for those tires. The wear pattern you mentioned has little to do with the brand but everything to do with the alignment of the wheels on the trailer.
I do agree that your choice of the new tires was a good one and the better wheels was also a smart move. Being "made in the USA" by itself is not a guarantee that the tire will automatically be better. I think your attention to detail and your care and management of your equipment has much to do with the longevity of the old tires.
When I bought my current trailer it came with the older version of the Goodyear tire. Mine were made in the USA but were rather poor tires and after about 3 years on the road I had to replace them due to belt separation. I went with Maxxis that served me well for 6 years and then replaced them with the new Carlisle tires and have been happy with them as well. The Goodyear Endurance was not on the market when I did my last replacement. Goodyear had moved their ST production to some Asian location, then moved it back, then moved it out again in the years after I got rid of mine. Sounds like they have a better design and that it is now being made in the USA. Good moves all the way around. I will look at them when I have to replace my current tires. Thanks for the video.
The Carlsiles you took off the utility trailer are still functioning after 8 and 12 years of use. That is quite a testament for those tires. The wear pattern you mentioned has little to do with the brand but everything to do with the alignment of the wheels on the trailer.
I do agree that your choice of the new tires was a good one and the better wheels was also a smart move. Being "made in the USA" by itself is not a guarantee that the tire will automatically be better. I think your attention to detail and your care and management of your equipment has much to do with the longevity of the old tires.
When I bought my current trailer it came with the older version of the Goodyear tire. Mine were made in the USA but were rather poor tires and after about 3 years on the road I had to replace them due to belt separation. I went with Maxxis that served me well for 6 years and then replaced them with the new Carlisle tires and have been happy with them as well. The Goodyear Endurance was not on the market when I did my last replacement. Goodyear had moved their ST production to some Asian location, then moved it back, then moved it out again in the years after I got rid of mine. Sounds like they have a better design and that it is now being made in the USA. Good moves all the way around. I will look at them when I have to replace my current tires. Thanks for the video.
