Had a blowout today, looking for new tire recommendations.

[The_LeRoys]

One of our TT tires blew going down the road at about 55mph today. We got the spare on and are continuing our trip home.

I checked the tread the other day and I still had a lot left all the way around and pressure was right, so I'm guessing it must have hit something.?.?.

So now I'm going to have to search for a new tire. I'm not sure if I should buy what I have or get something better. Currently we have Freestar Radial ST tires that are load range D, ST225/75/r15. We usually have about 4,000 - 5,000lbs per trailer axle, so 2,000 - 2,500 lbs per tire.

Just looking for recommendations to look at or avoid.

[B-n-B]

coolbreeze01 wrote:

belairbrian wrote:
You mention you are at 2000-2500 per tire. A load range D tire is max weight of 2540 so only 40 lbs to spare at your upper number.

I'm about to buy new tires as well. Increasing to LT's isn't really an option as I already have close overhead clearance.

I'm down to The Carlisle HDs or the Maxxis both in Load Range E. Probably go Carlisle as the closest Maxxis dealer is over 1000 miles away in Atlanta

I had good luck with a set of Maxxis, but had to order them and not many dealers carry them.

The new Carlisle will be easily available, and may carry a higher speed rating than Maxxis.

Wait a second...there's a 20 page thread about this debate being over! :B

[coolbreeze01]

belairbrian wrote:
You mention you are at 2000-2500 per tire. A load range D tire is max weight of 2540 so only 40 lbs to spare at your upper number.

I'm about to buy new tires as well. Increasing to LT's isn't really an option as I already have close overhead clearance.

I'm down to The Carlisle HDs or the Maxxis both in Load Range E. Probably go Carlisle as the closest Maxxis dealer is over 1000 miles away in Atlanta

I had good luck with a set of Maxxis, but had to order them and not many dealers carry them.

The new Carlisle will be easily available, and may carry a higher speed rating than Maxxis.

[Boon_Docker]

The LeRoys wrote:



Just looking for recommendations to look at or avoid.

Boy, did you come to the wrong place looking for recommendations. :B

[3oaks]

Probably go Carlisle as the closest Maxxis dealer is over 1000 miles away in Atlanta

I wouldn't let that alone be your deciding factor. Any reputable tire dealer can order Maxxis tires for you, even if they don't sell them as a standard item.

[belairbrian]

You mention you are at 2000-2500 per tire. A load range D tire is max weight of 2540 so only 40 lbs to spare at your upper number.

I'm about to buy new tires as well. Increasing to LT's isn't really an option as I already have close overhead clearance.

I'm down to The Carlisle HDs or the Maxxis both in Load Range E. Probably go Carlisle as the closest Maxxis dealer is over 1000 miles away in Atlanta

[coolbreeze01]

I would look at the new Carlisle Radial Trail HD Trailer Tire in load range E.

I would put two new tires on the drivers side of the trailer. 4 new tires would be better.

[Dick_B]

I think the recommendation is to buy two of the same tires (or at least two identical tires) and install them on the same axle.

[The_LeRoys]

6 lugs


Tires are about 3.5yrs old and have about 8-10k miles on them.

[Huntindog]

The LeRoys wrote:
One of our TT tires blew going down the road at about 55mph today. We got the spare on and are continuing our trip home.

I checked the tread the other day and I still had a lot left all the way around and pressure was right, so I'm guessing it must have hit something.?.?.

So now I'm going to have to search for a new tire. I'm not sure if I should buy what I have or get something better. Currently we have Freestar Radial ST tires that are load range D, ST225/75/r15. We usually have about 4,000 - 5,000lbs per trailer axle, so 2,000 - 2,500 lbs per tire.

Just looking for recommendations to look at or avoid.

How many lugs do your present rims have, 5 or 6?

If 6, then you can make the jump to LT tires real easy.