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Old 04-20-2022 | 08:05 AM
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GY Endurance ST205/75 15 update. Installed 4 new tires May 1, 2019 and just replaced all 4 April 19, 2022. App 15,000 miles towing open Featherlite 2 of the tires developed tread separation.

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Old 04-20-2022 | 09:24 AM
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GY Endurance ST205/75 15 update. Installed 4 new tires May 1, 2019 and just replaced all 4 April 19, 2022. App 15,000 miles towing open Featherlite 2 of the tires developed tread separation.

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Not many years, but probably more miles than many of us tow. How much does the trailer weigh? What tire pressures do you run? I'm hoping to get more than three years from a set. Thanks for the follow-up information.


General question: should the trailer tires be rotated? Seems like a good opportunity to get a good look at them, plus it spreads the mileage across all five (six?) tires. I'm assuming everyone replaces the spare(s) when installing new tires.
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Originally Posted by Steve Dawson
Not many years, but probably more miles than many of us tow. How much does the trailer weigh? What tire pressures do you run? I'm hoping to get more than three years from a set. Thanks for the follow-up information.


General question: should the trailer tires be rotated? Seems like a good opportunity to get a good look at them, plus it spreads the mileage across all five (six?) tires. I'm assuming everyone replaces the spare(s) when installing new tires.
Trailer loaded with 911 weighs app 5200#, I have TPMS and I run max pressure 65# to help prevent tread squirm, tow at 70mph and tires do not get hot. I have over the years become very conscience of any increase in Trailer vibration as it is usually caused by tread separation.

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Old 05-06-2022 | 03:30 PM
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I’ve been running the GY Endurance tires on my 24’ enclosed ever since they came out. Fully loaded I’m at around 9500lbs (it’s a very stout steel trailer). I haul at 80mph with the tires at 80psi. When my wife is driving I have to keep after her to keep her speed below 85 (seriously). I replace tires every three years at the max. Usually two years. So far have not had a tire issue.
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I’ve been running the GY Endurance tires on my 24’ enclosed ever since they came out. Fully loaded I’m at around 9500lbs (it’s a very stout steel trailer). I haul at 80mph with the tires at 80psi. When my wife is driving I have to keep after her to keep her speed below 85 (seriously). I replace tires every three years at the max. Usually two years. So far have not had a tire issue.
What size tires, Mike? Something in a 225/15 or larger?

FWIW, Goodyear's chart (near the top of this thread) shows 87 mph max rating for all sizes.

Do you run a trailer TPMS? Carry one spare or two?
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Originally Posted by Steve Dawson
What size tires, Mike? Something in a 225/15 or larger?

FWIW, Goodyear's chart (near the top of this thread) shows 87 mph max rating for all sizes.

Do you run a trailer TPMS? Carry one spare or two?
Pretty sure they ar 15’s but will check. On long hauls I carry two spares. Quick trips to COTA or other Texas tracks one. No TPMS. My though is that the GYE tires, proper inflation, and regular replacement of tires (2-3 years) are keys. I should also note that my trailer is stored indoors.
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Originally Posted by Steve Dawson
What size tires, Mike? Something in a 225/15 or larger?

FWIW, Goodyear's chart (near the top of this thread) shows 87 mph max rating for all sizes.

Do you run a trailer TPMS? Carry one spare or two?
225/75 15



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