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josgood
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Initially Posted - 09/03/2008 :  17:44:18  Show Profile
Flat out.. money aside.. who make the best ... most reliable trailer tires to haul my boat with?
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/03/2008 :  19:11:08  Show Profile
"most reliable trailer tire"

May not be a trailer tire. Reports are that all the ST tires are now being made in China, and there seem to be problems reported with all of the manufacturers.

I've read a couple people suggesting going to LT tires... you can still get American made rubber and they have a higher speed rating than ST tires.

Dunno.
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Response Posted - 09/03/2008 :  20:20:47  Show Profile  Visit Unsinkable2's Homepage
With the exception of one Big-O store (the Big-O on 800 North in Orem, Utah), I have always had terrific experiences with Big-O's tires and especially their service. Even when I can get a cheaper tire somewhere else, I still buy BigO because I know they will back the tire and I can get free service anywhere. That may not answer your "which tire" question, but be sure to consider the service and warranty you get along with it.
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 09/03/2008 :  20:50:29  Show Profile
Goodyear load range D
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josgood
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Response Posted - 09/03/2008 :  21:47:51  Show Profile
so, try and buy Good Years at Big O :)
Frank.. I had heard that Good year have been having some issues lately (falling apart)
not so with you?
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 09/03/2008 :  22:45:15  Show Profile
Main criteria is to get tires rated for the weight.
Regular car tires or even truck tires are not suitable, you need tires that have stiff sidewalls that will prevent sidesway.
Sidesway comes from weight and/or height of load. A double whammy for a C-25.
Sometimes they are rated 'D' sometimes they are rated 'ST' ... it depends on the manufacturer.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 09/03/2008 :  23:27:40  Show Profile
Trailer tires are usually replaced due to age or fail due to age. That is an issue of oxygen and UV, not manufacturers. I don't know if all ST tires are made in China or not, but I know if I buy an established, national name I will be able to get service.
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Response Posted - 09/04/2008 :  08:02:25  Show Profile
My Goodyear Marathon range D tires just finished a trip to Texas from Wichita and will make many trips to the gulf. No problems in the first year. They made me feel safe just to look at them.
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Response Posted - 09/05/2008 :  18:39:20  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by stampeder</i>
<br />Sometimes they are rated 'D' sometimes they are rated 'ST' ... it depends on the manufacturer.
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There are the various types of tires (LT, ST, P) and various load ranges (C, D, E, F, etc). Based on weight requirements, you can have an ST rated tire, with 'D' load range.

I have a 14k 5th wheel, the truck (a dually), has LT tires with 'D' load rating. The trailer has ST tires with an 'E' load rating.
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josgood
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Response Posted - 09/05/2008 :  23:05:29  Show Profile
Your E rating tires.. on 15 inch rims.. or 16?
who makes them? I would rather have 10 ply for sure
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josgood
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Response Posted - 09/06/2008 :  10:39:36  Show Profile
does anyone make 10 ply tires for 15 inch trailer rims?
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 09/06/2008 :  11:42:20  Show Profile
Ebay has an offering for 4 205/...D14's and 15's on wheels starting at $440/set. I typed in 'boat trailer' on the search line.
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josgood
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Response Posted - 09/07/2008 :  09:17:51  Show Profile
D rating are 8 ply. looking for 10.
gotta love that E-bay though :)
thnx
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Response Posted - 09/13/2008 :  14:19:56  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by josgood</i>
<br />Your E rating tires.. on 15 inch rims.. or 16?
who makes them? I would rather have 10 ply for sure
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Sorry it took so long to get back to you...been off the net.

My E rated tires are on 16" rims and are 10 ply. They are Missions, made in China. Many complain about them, but mine have been fine.
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josgood
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Response Posted - 09/14/2008 :  19:35:24  Show Profile
ok, 16"ers... that seems to be what I have been hearing... 10 ply load E not available on 15's
thanks for following up for me.
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