I'm getting new 15" tires for my trailer and my local discount tire dealer has new Maxxis tires with a 2 1/2 year old date code (he's trying to find some with a newer code but no luck yet) and he also has the Carlisle RH tire. I hesitate on the Carlisle because the verdict is still out on the longevity of this newer tire design. I think they have been out about 4 years now with decent results but these tires are going on my flatbed which I can usually get ten years out of them because it is never under constant weight like my camper. The current set (original tires from factory) are 11 years old and they are off brand china bombs.I'm trying to decide which tire to go with, I'm probably safe with either choice.

When I needed tires my local dealer had some older Maxxis in stock that he tried to sell me. I held firm and within 3 days he had a fresh set of Maxxis for me.Probably he is trying to unload what he has in stock..I am hearing rumblings about the "new" Carlisles, but I'm a show me guy and will wait awhile.

If it were me, I would not accept two year old tires and would go with the Carlisle RH.Barney

Just put new Carlisle E on mine and am satisfied with the performance. Not going to start bomb wars but many are made overseas and marketed in the States with many brand names.

Go with known quality of Maxxiss and let others field test carlisle.

The Carlisle RH have been out since 2011 I think? Do a Google search to see if there are widespread issues with the RH.

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downtheroad
Explorer
Mar 12, 2015
When I needed tires my local dealer had some older Maxxis in stock that he tried to sell me. I held firm and within 3 days he had a fresh set of Maxxis for me.
Probably he is trying to unload what he has in stock..

I am hearing rumblings about the "new" Carlisles, but I'm a show me guy and will wait awhile.
BarneyS
Explorer III
Mar 12, 2015
If it were me, I would not accept two year old tires and would go with the Carlisle RH.
Barney
dalenoel
Explorer II
Mar 12, 2015
Just put new Carlisle E on mine and am satisfied with the performance. Not going to start bomb wars but many are made overseas and marketed in the States with many brand names.
ScottG
Nomad
Mar 12, 2015
Go with known quality of Maxxiss and let others field test carlisle.
8iron
Explorer
Mar 12, 2015
The Carlisle RH have been out since 2011 I think? Do a Google search to see if there are widespread issues with the RH.
DBH_MI
Explorer
Mar 12, 2015
Neither. Take a look at Goodyear Cargo G26.
TomG2
Explorer
Mar 12, 2015
In three years, the Maxxis tires will be over five years old. That is the age that many think is the time to look for replacements. Cost divided by three is a lot more than cost divided by five. Just saying.
PRodacy
Explorer
Mar 12, 2015
Maybe you can negotiate a substantial discount on the older tires since they'll need to be replaced sooner.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Mar 12, 2015
I'm on my second set of Carlisle RH's load range "E". The first set went 5 1/2 years when I noticed a shifted belt at the end of the season. I replaced them last spring with the same tires. As far as I'm concerned the Carlisle brand had issues back in the early 2000's. They have since stepped it up and I would not hesitate to buy again. I think a lot of the Carlisle bashing comes from those that have old tires and when they fail after 5 years of more but show good tread, they think they are junk!
Sandia_Man
Explorer II
Mar 12, 2015
We are starting to hear positive feedback on the redesigned Carlisle RH ST tires and I know our local Discount Tire has been pushing them for awhile. It seems like you got good service from your prior set and since they are going unto a flatbed trailer the Carlisle tires may be fine to use.

As noted above you can get newer Maxxis ST tires by having a local tire store order them or online as we did from DiscountTireDirect.com the last time we changed out or rig's tires. They were delivered to my front door via UPS 3 days later. Had our local Discount Tire balance/install them onto our rig.