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Here we go again: TRAILER TIRES! Recommendations?

Mercury
Howdy,
I haven't seen any discussion in a while about trailer tires, so what do you guys recommend? (I searched, but I didn't see many topics come up, maybe that was on the old forums?)

I normally run Michellin tires, but they don't seem to make trailer tires.

I want something made in the USA, that isn't a piece of crap. I have a 35' gooseneck that will be hauling thousands of pounds of various housing materials on some really bad roads.

If I have to pay a bunch more, to get something decent, I will.

I've seen good things about Goodyear Endurance tires. They only come in load range "E" from what I've seen though.

Any recommendations?


Thanks!

Merc
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  • randomnut
    I'm a Michelin dealer, but Maxxis makes BY FAR the best trailer tires available. I've used the M8008 10 ply exclusively for years. Not cheap though.
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  • dpmule
    I run Load Range E on my F-350? and F-450 pickups
    and Load Range G on my three horse trailers, two of which weigh 12,800# and 14,500# respectively, my 24?aluminum is relatively light until I stuff 10 head of mules/horses in it.
    With the G?s, I notice much less trailer sway when changing lanes and passing vehicles at speed and haven?t had any flats because of rock sliced side walls.

    Your results may vary with application.
    But this works for me.

    Mule
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  • Mobuck
    You;ll have less sidewall flex with the G-rated tires. Make real sure your installer uses the proper valve stems and also make sure your rims are rated to an equal or higher weight rating as the tires. Some of the China wheels have been known to break at the lug bolt holes and/or the welds between center and rim.
    I recently bought a used heavy duty trailer (tandem, dual 12K axles) and in the process of replacing tires found that 2 of the 8 wheels had passenger tire valve stems(60 psi max) rather than the 120 psi stems that should have been used.
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  • mjrfd99
    I run and am very happy with Maxxis 8008 Load range E on our toyhauler [11,000 lbs loaded]
    Most RV trailer guys recommend these too.

    https://www.maxxis.com/catalog/tire-122-129-st-radial-m8008
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  • spasmcreek
    do NOT buy made in chinee tires..says rite on sidewall where made..went to move utility tractor on my 18' car trailer to the lake place..checked tires (tread like new) and steel belts were separating off of the tread ????? ...delayed trip & told local seller i wanted replaced with MADE IN AMERICA...he said Goodyear...got em an made trip to lake then happened to look at sidewall...goodyear brand tires made in china.....when back i went to a dealer in town 30 miles away, he had 2 brands to fit and i asked where they were made...got a blank look so we went to warehouse and found both were made in Costa Rica ......???????? USA seems incapable of functioning without imports
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  • Big Sky Redneck
    I don?t know about light vehicle tires, never had to buy any since I never kept a trailer long enough to wear out a set if tires.

    But I can tell you my experiance with heavy truck tires and Chinese brands has not been good. Every Chinese tire I?ve bought in the last 3 years has failed prematurely. From sidewalls to horrible tread pattern wear.
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  • us55840
    I replaced the tires on my toy hauler this spring. Had run the factory 'china bombs' since 2012 with no issues, unlike many.
    I did alot of reading and searching and decided two brands .. Goodyear Endurance or Maxxis would be good choices. Since the nearest Maxxis dealer was bout 300 miles away and not many dealers in the midwest, opted for the Goodyear Endurance tires as Goodyear stores and near everywhere should an issue arise.

    I've run them thru the summer on numerous trips and couldn't be more pleased. They 'hold the road' better and there is less noticeable sway when towing in the wind due the a hefty sidewall. Any yes, I do use an Equal-i-zer, wd anti sway hitch.
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  • Mercury
    What brand are these G rated tires? I am not finding anything G rated. Thanks.



    dpmule wrote:
    I run Load Range E on my F-350? and F-450 pickups
    and Load Range G on my three horse trailers, two of which weigh 12,800# and 14,500# respectively, my 24?aluminum is relatively light until I stuff 10 head of mules/horses in it.
    With the G?s, I notice much less trailer sway when changing lanes and passing vehicles at speed and haven?t had any flats because of rock sliced side walls.

    Your results may vary with application.
    But this works for me.

    Mule
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  • Mercury
    Yes, these are tandem, 12k axles. How do you know what the valve stem is rated at?

    Thanks

    Merc

    Mobuck wrote:
    You;ll have less sidewall flex with the G-rated tires. Make real sure your installer uses the proper valve stems and also make sure your rims are rated to an equal or higher weight rating as the tires. Some of the China wheels have been known to break at the lug bolt holes and/or the welds between center and rim.
    I recently bought a used heavy duty trailer (tandem, dual 12K axles) and in the process of replacing tires found that 2 of the 8 wheels had passenger tire valve stems(60 psi max) rather than the 120 psi stems that should have been used.
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  • dpmule
    I know I?ll get flamed, but all of mine are WESTLAKE and I?m pretty sure they are Chinese and the last 5 I bought cost me $1,180 mounted.
    I haven?t had any issues with them so far and have several thousand miles on each of the three sets, all seem to be wearing evenly.

    Mule
    Mercury wrote:
    What brand are these G rated tires? I am not finding anything G rated. Thanks.



    dpmule wrote:
    I run Load Range E on my F-350? and F-450 pickups
    and Load Range G on my three horse trailers, two of which weigh 12,800# and 14,500# respectively, my 24?aluminum is relatively light until I stuff 10 head of mules/horses in it.
    With the G?s, I notice much less trailer sway when changing lanes and passing vehicles at speed and haven?t had any flats because of rock sliced side walls.

    Your results may vary with application.
    But this works for me.

    Mule
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  • dpmule
    That's some good information, I'll check when I get home.
    Is there a visual difference than will identify between the two?

    Mule


    Mercury wrote:
    Yes, these are tandem, 12k axles. How do you know what the valve stem is rated at?

    Thanks

    Merc

    Mobuck wrote:
    You;ll have less sidewall flex with the G-rated tires. Make real sure your installer uses the proper valve stems and also make sure your rims are rated to an equal or higher weight rating as the tires. Some of the China wheels have been known to break at the lug bolt holes and/or the welds between center and rim.
    I recently bought a used heavy duty trailer (tandem, dual 12K axles) and in the process of replacing tires found that 2 of the 8 wheels had passenger tire valve stems(60 psi max) rather than the 120 psi stems that should have been used.
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