I have purchased , "I think", if they get their Title straightened out, a small 18' travel trailer. It has 205/75R/14 C1 tires, that came on the trailer, a 2007 model. I need to tow it 125 miles home, so was trying to buy 2 Maxxis tires in Ohio, where it is located. Cann't find but 1. What brand makes a 8 ply 14' besides Goodyear in my size. I would like to have a little more weight limit on the tires. I really didn't want to go to a 15" Wheel. The Unit has a 3500 #GVWR and the 14" C1 tires go to just over that, and I know that there will be about 400# on the tounge. But a little extra capacity never hurt. Sorry for the long question. Jim

I have been using Hi-Run, ST 185/80D 13. Capacity is 1710 pounds and 8 PLY, take 65 psi pressure. I expect they make a 14 inch tire also.

For what it's worth, a D rated tire is WAY overkill for your trailer. I've got over 80,000 towing miles on my 8,000 lb. Rockwood with it's load range C tires and never had a tire failure. Single axle trailers to not put the lateral forces on the side walls like a duel axle does so they're MUCH easier on tires also.Good luck / Skip

I would inspect closely for out of round, uneven tread wear, bulges, cracking, especially in the tread area. If it looks decent I would just drive it home at 55/60 mph. Check pressure is set at sidewall max.

If money isn't the issue go to 15"...other than cost doing the 15" thing is a better way to go, more choices. As for fit the only thing to consider is the OD not so much the ID tire wise.

Suprisingly, I can buy a 15" Radial on a white wheel, for less than tire and wheel. Does not say the brand of tire.I ran Maxxis 10 Ply when I had a fifthwheel. I know it was overkill, but I just felt better. So many complaints about tires on the 5ver forum.Thanks for the replies. Jim

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Lowsuv
Explorer
Nov 16, 2013
tire rack has the kumho 857 .
i ordered continentals from tire rack this spring .
i ordered online on a monday for a friday guaranteed delivery .
they were delivered to my tire installer on wednesday .
he installed them on thursday .
especially in a 14 inch size the kumho 857 is a significant upgrade .
the 205r14 has a load rating of 2271 # which is the highest load rating available for a 14 inch tire .
the kumho also has a 99 mph speed rating ( or 106 mph , i forget ) .
AFAIK there is only one other manufacturer that has the combination of the 2271 # rating and the 99 mph rating .
jimw606
Explorer
Nov 16, 2013
Thanks everyone.

So far, I have not found either one on this part of the country.
I'll get on the phone Monday.
gmw_photos
Explorer
Nov 15, 2013
I too am running the Kumho 857's with good luck. As a side note, when I switched from Load Range C ST tires to these Load Range D LT tires, I noticed the trailer tows noticibly more stable, especially in crosswinds.
As Tom said above, the Maxxis UE 168 sounds like a fine choice in a LT tire as well.
full_mosey
Explorer
Nov 15, 2013
FastEagle wrote:

Here is a reference to a brand that has three sizes for you to choose from. All are 14" LRD.

Look Here

FastEagle

X2.

I just put two of those Kumho 857 185/R14s on my 14' TT.

HTH;
John
Tom_Trostel
Explorer
Nov 15, 2013
If you have a local Pep Boys, order 2 Maxxis UE 168 tires from they. There is no better 14" tire for trailers.
jimw606
Explorer
Nov 14, 2013
Hey FastEagle: I thought you hung out on the 5ver Forum.

I was looking at those last night. Those are used on cars and trucks in Australia. Thanks
FastEagle
Explorer
Nov 14, 2013
jimw606 wrote:
I have purchased , "I think", if they get their Title straightened out, a small 18' travel trailer.
It has 205/75R/14 C1 tires, that came on the trailer, a 2007 model.
I need to tow it 125 miles home, so was trying to buy 2 Maxxis tires in Ohio, where it is located. Cann't find but 1.
What brand makes a 8 ply 14' besides Goodyear in my size. I would like to have a little more weight limit on the tires. I really didn't want to go to a 15" Wheel.
The Unit has a 3500 #GVWR and the 14" C1 tires go to just over that, and I know that there will be about 400# on the tounge.
But a little extra capacity never hurt.
Sorry for the long question. Jim

Here is a reference to a brand that has three sizes for you to choose from. All are 14" LRD.

Look Here

FastEagle
jimw606
Explorer
Nov 14, 2013
Suprisingly, I can buy a 15" Radial on a white wheel, for less than tire and wheel.
Does not say the brand of tire.

I ran Maxxis 10 Ply when I had a fifthwheel. I know it was overkill, but I just felt better.
So many complaints about tires on the 5ver forum.
Thanks for the replies. Jim
artguys
Explorer
Nov 14, 2013
If money isn't the issue go to 15"...other than cost doing the 15" thing is a better way to go, more choices. As for fit the only thing to consider is the OD not so much the ID tire wise.
time2roll
Nomad
Nov 14, 2013
I would inspect closely for out of round, uneven tread wear, bulges, cracking, especially in the tread area. If it looks decent I would just drive it home at 55/60 mph. Check pressure is set at sidewall max.

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