winders

Okay, what is the best 225/75R15 trailer tire? My trailer is tandem axle and weighs less than 8000 lbs loaded up. I suppose I want an E rated tire that is able to handle at least 70 MPH.

winders

No one?

techno99

After much research, I went with Maxxis M8008.

winders

How long have you had them are you happy with them. I am thinking of getting the E load range version.

techno99

Just six months. So far no issues. They're on a 24' ATC TAG that's less than 8000 lbs loaded. I went with them because of among other things the higher speed rating.

BobKid

I went with the Carlisle Radial RH on mine, mainly because it was all the shop had I recognized when I needed a replacement quickly. Much better than the crap mixed truck tires that came with the trailer when I bought it used.

Mussl Kar

^^ Carlisle here too. 2 seasons or about 50+ tows on them. No matter what they look like I will replace with same after next season. 3 seasons max. Trailer tires are really not made to go over 65 mph, but had no issues doing 4 hours at 75-80 in northern Maine. I pull a 28' goose with less than 10,000 total.
Stay away from Power King Towmax. STAY AWAY!!!

Spyerx

Not sure this is a compare. But I have d rated Goodyear marathons 225 75 15 on my open featherlite. This is a bigger tire than the stock 205/c rated. I went with bigger and heavier tire due to the same issues that affect all trailer tires. Blowouts.

Have maybe 15k miles over 2.5 years on them. Good so far. Wear looks even and sidewalks seem fine. But I'm only maybe 5k loaded up. I think the uprated tire was a good decision. Trailer is stored outside with tire covers on it. Gets used at least monthly, and i have it inspected/bearings packed/brakes checked annually. I don't tow over 75 though! (Cali)

I did have one experience a slow sidewall leak when i went to pick it up for an event, but with no indicated damage or hits. It was replaced by Americas tire free.

RickyBobby

Spyrex free replacement sounds like a sweet deal: did you buy the road hazard protection?

Also: what kind of tires covers do you use for the outdoor storage?

Spyerx

I don't ,but I buy a lot of tires from these guys. Local Americas Tire (part of Discount Tire) has THE best customer service. They take care of me, i spend a lot of $ there.

Tire covers, I have a set of these. They're probably about due for a replacement after about 3 years sitting in the sun. One side of my trailer gets direct sun 1/2 the day.

I have a set of these:
http://a.co/gD5PcAc

Geneman

great thread scott. i am in a similar mindset...the radials sound like a good bet.

would be interesting to hear why to STAY AWAY FROM TOWMAX.

Mussel can you elaborate? i have had terrible experience with these btw..... blowouts all the time

Mussl Kar

I was able to limp home the last ten miles and it was night time. Replaced with a spare and next trip the other tire blew. They were Towmax. Got all new Towmax from Tire rack and replaced all. Decided to remove and inspect a year later before an 8 hour trip. At least 2 of them had serious delamination happening on the inside. Don't know if my review is still up at Tire rack or not.

177mph

Thats not pretty....

Drew_K

If you have the clearance, I recommend looking into LT tires rather than ST's for an enclosed trailer. Main downside is you'll have to buy 16 inch rims to buy an E load LT tire. The 16 inch LT tires are slightly larger in diameter so they may not fit if your tires barely fit into the wheel well.

I won't go into LT vs ST because there is already a lot of discussion out there.

If you stick with ST's, Maxxis seems to have the best reputation although not without its own reports of failure.

Dr911

Nice! I ordered 2 prs.