Question on tires.

[jimw606]

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

[Lowsuv]

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]

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]

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]

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]

If you have a local Pep Boys, order 2 Maxxis UE 168 tires from they. There is no better 14" tire for trailers.

[jimw606]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[skipnchar]

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

[muelldawg]

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.