Need new tires ALREADY!

[panamacamper1]

I puchased a new Shadow Cruiser 280qbs, it has 205/75/14 load C tires.
I have maybe 1000 miles on them and I always check the tire preasure before trips.
My unit (unloaded) is around 5,200lbs and (loaded) around 6,600lbs. I know you have to run tires at max psi(50) to get full use of 6 ply on tires. It has double axles and each axle is measured at 4,555lbs.
I need to take her in and see if the axles are out of allignment or bent. Is this under warrentee if I am still with-in a year of purchase?
What tires would you recommend?

UPDATE: This is after I did the rotation of the two rear axle tires. Remember I have maybe 700 to 800 miles on these tires. TT was brand new.

Bald on the inside (original left rear axle tire)

Bald on the inside (same tire) picture the other tire bald on the outside.

tread burned off the outside edge, this is from the tire before i rotated them, so it is bald on the outside

These are the tires that I have

[gmw_photos]

dodge guy wrote:
14" "C" rated tires on a trailer with an approx GVWR of 7000lbs? Are they serious?!!!

I agree. If they are the same tires as what is on my 19' funfinder, they are rated at 1760 @ 50psi. If you had his 28' trailer loaded maxed out to it's GVWR, then the tires would be right on their max limit, depending on how much tongue weight.

Sadly, these trailers with 14" tires don't leave you a lot of options from a tire standpoint. The only two light truck tires that I know of that you can get in that size range is the Kumho 857 and Hankook RA08.
I would take either of those before I'd take "any" ST tire....but hey....let's not take this thread down THAT road for now !!

[gmw_photos]

Your tires should not be worn out already. Before putting new tires on, and then just ruining them in short order, fix what the problem is first. So yes, you are right to be taking it back and having alignment, etc checked.

If you are going to change to different size ( larger ) tire, check very carefully first to see if you have clearance above the tire. For instance, on my funfinder ( made by the same company as your trailer ) I have NO extra room above the tires for anything larger in diameter. If I were to install a larger tire, it would hit the fenderwell ( floor of trailer ) when the suspension goes to full bump. If you are not sure, then ask the tech folks at the factory. I did just that and they confirmed what I suspected.

Your trailer probably has 3500 pound Lippert axles under it, if I were a guessing man.

EDIT: also, if you were to want to go to a 215 tire, it is actually supposed to be mounted on a 6" wide rim. You most likely have 5.5" rims. Again, if I were betting, you have Sendel T03 rims. Man....they have sold a LOT of those in last several years !

[dodge_guy]

14" "C" rated tires on a trailer with an approx GVWR of 7000lbs? Are they serious?!!!

[panamacamper1]

I will go get pics of them right now.

[mapguy]

Huntindog wrote:

panamacamper1 wrote:
I puchased a new Shadow Cruiser 280qbs, it has 205/75/14 load C tires.
I have maybe 1000 miles on them and I always check the tire preasure before trips.
My unit (unloaded) is around 5,200lbs and (loaded) around 6,600lbs. I know you have to run tires at max psi(50) to get full use of 6 ply on tires. It has double axles and each axle is measured at 4,555lbs.This is a very unusual axle rating. Where did you find it?
I need to take her in and see if the axles are out of allignment or bent. Is this under warrentee if I am still with-in a year of purchase?
What tires would you recommend?

4555 is the dry axle weight which is a meaningless number once the trailer is loaded up for a trip.

[Francesca_Knowl]

panamacamper1 wrote:
I puchased a new Shadow Cruiser 280qbs, it has 205/75/14 load C tires.
I have maybe 1000 miles on them and I always check the tire preasure before trips.
My unit (unloaded) is around 5,200lbs and (loaded) around 6,600lbs. I know you have to run tires at max psi(50) to get full use of 6 ply on tires. It has double axles and each axle is measured at 4,555lbs.
I need to take her in and see if the axles are out of allignment or bent. Is this under warrentee if I am still with-in a year of purchase?
What tires would you recommend?

You don't say anything about what your tires look/perform like- how do you know you need new ones?

[panamacamper1]

I found the axle rating here: http://www.cruiserrv.com/shadow-cruiser/specifications.html

[Huntindog]

panamacamper1 wrote:
I puchased a new Shadow Cruiser 280qbs, it has 205/75/14 load C tires.
I have maybe 1000 miles on them and I always check the tire preasure before trips.
My unit (unloaded) is around 5,200lbs and (loaded) around 6,600lbs. I know you have to run tires at max psi(50) to get full use of 6 ply on tires. It has double axles and each axle is measured at 4,555lbs.This is a very unusual axle rating. Where did you find it?
I need to take her in and see if the axles are out of allignment or bent. Is this under warrentee if I am still with-in a year of purchase?
What tires would you recommend?

[jim87vette]

What is the wear pattern?

[LakeN]

Max xis........just got new set......great ride!

[johnrbd]

Recommended tires - MAXXIS!

You may have to go to a ST215/75/14 D rating (1870 lbs @ 50 psi). Don't forget to get stainless steel valve stems installed.

As far as axle issues being under warranty, only the manufacturer and/or dealer can answer you question. They may "claim" that hitting a curb, pot hole, etc, caused the problem. Have patience but persistent in getting some assistance from them.

If all else fails, maybe you can get them to split the cost of repairs.