Upgrading tires.

[Karebru]

I had to replace a tire during our travels this past weekend. One of two that are starting to bulge. I found a trailer service shop, replaced the worse of the two, and took it slow, for the remaining 60 miles home.
I'd already planned on switching to radials and upgrading the weight rating when the time came. I guess it's time. This new one will be my spare.
After research, I've found the Carlisle, D rated radials that I think I want to get to replace the C rated bias, "China Bombs" that came on the trailer.
I'd like to use my existing rims. They're stamped 2150 lbs, but they're 15 x 5". All of the D rated tires I've found fit 5-1/2".
I've gotten mixed responses from Amazon Q & A, when I asked if they would work.
What say you?
Thanks!

[Gulfcoast]

I prefer Goodyear Endurance trailer tires. They cost more but they last for a long time. Made in the USA too.

[Socal Tom]

https://www.tiresandco.ca/tire-equivalence-advice.html

[halfdome, Danny]

I prefer Goodyear Endurance trailer tires. They cost more but they last for a long time. Made in the USA too.

I agree.
We use to buy Carlisle tires and the last ones were made in China, had a blowout at 70 mph.


The whole sidewall came off.
Here's our Goodyear Endurance tires.

Danny

[Woodbutcher]

Goodyear Endurance, and they are made in America.

[flboy]

I had to replace a tire during our travels this past weekend. One of two that are starting to bulge. I found a trailer service shop, replaced the worse of the two, and took it slow, for the remaining 60 miles home.
I'd already planned on switching to radials and upgrading the weight rating when the time came. I guess it's time. This new one will be my spare.
After research, I've found the Carlisle, D rated radials that I think I want to get to replace the C rated bias, "China Bombs" that came on the trailer.
I'd like to use my existing rims. They're stamped 2150 lbs, but they're 15 x 5". All of the D rated tires I've found fit 5-1/2".
I've gotten mixed responses from Amazon Q & A, when I asked if they would work.
What say you?
Thanks!

They may... I took my wheels into Discount Tire and they validated wheels/rims were good for the load D rating. They also put on some good Load Range D tires ( American Made Goodyear Endurance Tires). Good thing about Discount Tire is they or their affiliates are all over the USA if you have a problem on the road. They will patch tires for free and etc. Not sure if you will find cheaper than Discount Tire, but I like the store I have near me. Bought my truck tires there also for the same reason.. Nationwide warranty coverage. They are usually the lowest or at least on par with anyone else.

[Karebru]

Sounds like I'll be looking at the Goodyears. Thanks, all.
I will also look in to Discount Tires and check with a local private shop that I trust. We don't have our next trip planned yet, so I have time.

[halfdome, Danny]

Discount Tire is where I bought my Goodyear's.
Danny

[tony.latham]

I prefer Goodyear Endurance trailer tires.

Maybe someone can clear something up for me. I've long held the belief that some trailer tires weren't built as well as passenger tires because they don't fall under the NTSB and thus they can cut corners.

Is there any truth to that belief?

Tony

[flboy]

I have no idea on the NTSB stuff, but my understanding is Trailer tires are different due to construction. Trailer tires focus less on traction and tread wear and more on sidewall construction and stiffness for load bearing attributes. Totally different animal than a car tire. Not interchangeable


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[swoody126]

Goodyear Endurance, and they are made in America.

Woodbutcher, this is apparently a new/recent happening

at least according what your post made me research

this gives me new information to use for a small horse trlr i just bought

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP

sw

[hankaye]

Karebru, Howdy;

A short while ago I posted this link on to one of flboy's threads, deals with the basic differences
between the 'types' of tires, ST, LT etc. ;
https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-tire-safety ... -rvt-1020/

There are additional links at the bottom of the linked page should you want to find out more.

Good luck with you search.

hank

[Socal Tom]

I prefer Goodyear Endurance trailer tires.

Maybe someone can clear something up for me. I've long held the belief that some trailer tires weren't built as well as passenger tires because they don't fall under the NTSB and thus they can cut corners.

Is there any truth to that belief?

Tony

Everything I see on line says that ST tires have stiffer sidewalls to take the load when turning. I've pulled trailers with Passenger car tires, ST tires and retreads. Retreads were a bad idea, they wore out in record time. Passenger car tires worked as expected. ST tires wore quicker, and rode harder than the passenger car radials. I wouldn't recommend passenger car tires on a heavy trailer, but considering that I've only run ST tires on a 1500lb TD, and gone through them about every 3 years, I don't think the quality is very good.
Tom

[tony.latham]

Everything I see on line says that ST tires have stiffer sidewalls...

I know what the difference is. I run LTs on our teardrops since 2013. They ride great and have had no flats after many-many miles on rough roads.

But my theory is that NTSB doesn't have high standards for them since they don't carry passengers. That's what I'm asking about.

Tony

[flboy]

I agree, trailers don't carry passengers, but failed tires on a trailer can be catastrophic on the highway for passengers in Tow Vehicle and others in traffic. I'd think they would care. I am interested in what others may know. Interesting topic.

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