JIMNLIN
Big Cabin, OK
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doing a search on any ST tires shows a big majority with tire problems which is nothing new as ST tires were problematic back before radial tire tech and bias ply was current tech. The trailers weight has most to do with making a cheap tire work. Heavy trailers/interstate speeds/ST tires is a most likely will happen ruined tire event. Most folks with those heavier trailer or folks just wanting a reliable trailer tire move up to a LT tire. The big problem with 14" wheels is they are not 65 psi load range D pressure rated/no quality LT tires are manufactored anymore. Discussing which ST tires are best is like arguing which is the best music, heavy metal or rap. If it was my trailer I would dump those little 14" wheels/tires and go with a 15" trailer wheel if possible. There are a few quality 15" LT tires left on the market that work great on those lighter trailers.
When asking what tire should I use it would be a big help if posters would tell us if its a pop up or a 40' trailer and its GVWR.
JIM
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Bonefish
Midland, TX
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http://www.titan-intl.com/content/contact-titan
Hmmm! No foreign addresses on the contact list.
They make tires for off road, heavy tractors and mining equipment.
Just bought old Goodyear plant for off road tires made in USA.
Hmmm! Titan tires has got my vote.
Tow Vehicle: $48000
Camper: $40000
Saving: Trying to save $20-$50 on cheep tires and stems for camper or TV.
Unfortunately the potential loss of equipment or life is
Not Priceless!
Bonefish
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Dixonmatco
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Bonefish wrote:http://www.titan-intl.com/content/contact-titan
Hmmm! No foreign addresses on the contact list.
They make tires for off road, heavy tractors and mining equipment.
Just bought old Goodyear plant for off road tires made in USA.
Hmmm! Titan tires has got my vote.
Bonefish
Very Interesting.. I also feel that tires are not the place to save a buck..
A dealer search lists all the Les Schwab tire dealers in the area. I am going to check them out.
2000 Chevy Silverado 1500
2005 Komfort Trailblazer T23S
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tkeaton
Indiana
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how do you know if you can step up to a 15" tire from the 14"? how much room do you need to have for movement?
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mecreature
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tkeaton wrote:I just drove the tt home the other day. I went out and looked at the tires today. they are already cracked between the tread grooves, one especially more than the others. These are brand new. the trailer is only 1 month old. My truck tires have smaller cracks and have 30,000 miles on them and are probably 3 years old. This is a big concern for me.
mecreature-I will happily sell you these great brand new tires!
your original post did not say these tires were cracked.. IIRC
I don't care if they are TOTL michelins if they are NEW and crack someone will be replacing them.
the OP talks about upping your tires to a d load.
If you take this rig out with cracked tires on it you cannot blame the tire if it blows..
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tartan camper
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We have a 2008 Sprinter Copper Canyon 5th Wheel with Mission ST235/80/R16/E tires and I have been getting more concerned about these tires since I started to read this tire thread. I do check the pressure and keep it between 78psi and 80 psi and keep speed to 65 mph max. However, I just (today) noticed that there is a depression that runs the width of the sidewall, tread to rim, on each of the four tires on the trailer and I don't recall ever seeing such an indentation on any trailer tires or car/truck tires we have owned in the past. Is this a reason for concern? I see no other bulges or cracks in the tires.
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JJBIRISH
BUTL;ER, PA, USA
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tartan camper wrote:We have a 2008 Sprinter Copper Canyon 5th Wheel with Mission ST235/80/R16/E tires and I have been getting more concerned about these tires since I started to read this tire thread. I do check the pressure and keep it between 78psi and 80 psi and keep speed to 65 mph max. However, I just (today) noticed that there is a depression that runs the width of the sidewall, tread to rim, on each of the four tires on the trailer and I don't recall ever seeing such an indentation on any trailer tires or car/truck tires we have owned in the past. Is this a reason for concern? I see no other bulges or cracks in the tires.
nothing to worry about that indent is in most radial tires and is normal...
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tartan camper
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Thanks! I won't worry about the indents anymore. I will watch the pressure to make sure that we keep it near 80psi.
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dclark1946
Richardson,TX,USA
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Dixonmatco wrote:I have read just about every thread on TT tires here for that past couple of years. I have come to a couple of conclusions;
1. every brand has had some documented problems, no matter where they were made.
2. every brand has some great success stories, no matter where they were made.
3 My TT came with the dreaded "Mission" tires which have served me perfectly so far. (3 seasons and about 20,000 miles of every type of road and weather conditions)
4. I believe that it is time to replace them before they become a problem.
5. I am putting on a set of "Towmasters" as they seem to have as good a record as any and my local dealer which is providing them (and is a place I have known for many, many years and that I trust) also has a very good history with them.
I hope they serve me as well as the Missions did.
I don't think you will find anyone that has gone to LT tires that has been unhappy with them.
Dick
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Richardson,TX
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JJBIRISH
BUTL;ER, PA, USA
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dclark1946 wrote:Dixonmatco wrote:I have read just about every thread on TT tires here for that past couple of years. I have come to a couple of conclusions;
1. every brand has had some documented problems, no matter where they were made.
2. every brand has some great success stories, no matter where they were made.
3 My TT came with the dreaded "Mission" tires which have served me perfectly so far. (3 seasons and about 20,000 miles of every type of road and weather conditions)
4. I believe that it is time to replace them before they become a problem.
5. I am putting on a set of "Towmasters" as they seem to have as good a record as any and my local dealer which is providing them (and is a place I have known for many, many years and that I trust) also has a very good history with them.
I hope they serve me as well as the Missions did.
I don't think you will find anyone that has gone to LT tires that has been unhappy with them.
Dick
then what is the explanation for those that start out with LT's from the mfg. and have blow-outs...
there is no magic in LT tires... although some would try to convince you there is...
there are reasons for blow-outs... almost every case is related to over loading...
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