partimcmpr
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NTB was able to get a 'fresh' set of Denmans in one day for me.
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RVMusician
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If you go with LT tires, make sure the load range is equal or greater than the load range of your current tires.
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I went a size larger than were on my TT and so far I'm doing OK with the new tires.After five blow outs on mine I finally realized that forest river put marginal tires on mine. they were with in a few lbs of being over weight. Plus the fact they put two different sized tires on the TT didn't help either. I've got the tires they should have put on in the first place, just try to get forest rover to reimburse you, I will have better luck with a shark in my bath tub.
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RichieO
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Consulted with the local tire shop this morning. He suggested that I go with a larger KELLY tire which is 225/75R15 which will also be an upgrade from a C to a D for load...or 6 ply to 8 ply. I could have went with a 10 ply but the cost was considereably higher. The four tires installed, balanced,filled with nitro, heavy duty valve stems and disposal fee. $420 out the door.
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JJBIRISH
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I have posted many times why I think there is so many problems with OE tires…
I have also posted many times about how difficult and expensive it can be to switch to LT’s for most of the TT made today…
It has been posted and is in care of tires sections on many tire mfg’s that if one tire blows both on that side of the trailer should be replaced because the second tire was severely overloaded at the time of the blow-out…
Chances all three of these apply to some degree here.
Also if I remember correctly you first failure was most likely due to road hazard and there is a good chance both tires on that same experienced the same hazard and maybe all four have…
You need to start at the scales, before buying new tires, them do a lot of reading about tire care and safety…
Also LT tires are speed rated when used on a RV although it is 75 instead of 65...
But here is the questions no one wants to answer…
What trailer, says their trailer is safe to tow at speeds over 65???
What light duty trucks recommend or even rate themselves for towing even at 65???
These guys just justify what they do by claiming it is safe, and they are doing the right thing to drive with the autos… that is just a load of bull that allows them to feel good about doing it…
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coolbreeze01
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I really think you are on the right track. For me, a dealer I know and can trust, is important. I don't recommend any brand over another. Good luck with your purchase.
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steelpony5555
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The previous owner of my TT did the same and am glad he did cause I would have done it anyways----he changed the OE 14 in tires on my TT over to 15 in 10 ply tires cause he had 2 blow outs.---Since that time he made a trip from TX to Ca and I have made lots of trips up and down the state of Tx and have had no problems.---and yes they are Carlisle ST tires---I am one of those that have had Carlisle tires on everything from my bike trailer to car hauler and have yet to have a flat much less a blow out.----the biggest problem folks have is they actually believe the tire rating on the side of the tire and think if they are a couple 100 lbs below it they are ok. Maybe if you only drive it 20 miles down the road. But getting out on the highway and traveling a couple 100 miles or so changes everything. To be safe or avoid blow outs the best insurance you can have is to get the largest tire and the most plys you can buy that will fit. Some 5er's are stuck with the size they come with cause there is very little clearance in some. Others have the room to go to a 16 in tire. Most TT's can go to a 15 in tire. It may cost a little more but as you can see it is a very common thing to have a blow out which is never fun. So far my plan has worked and I hope it continues to work.
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NHguy
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Smart move to get all 4. One fails then another...just restart and get peace of mind.
I believe getting one load range higher is a good move too, since TT's normally arrive with the absolute minimum tire.
I am not in agreement with the folks who won't use ST's on light TT's they are the right way in many circumstances.
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Chuck&Gail
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IMO CHECK YOUR WHEEL RATINGS. If wheels are rated for Load Range C, and you inflate new Load Range D tires to max on sidewall, your WHEELS are THIRTY PERCENT overloaded. IMO overloading wheels is as dumb as overloading tires, and result can be the same. So please check the rating on the wheels, and buy new ones if needed, as many manufacturers match wheel rating to tire rating to save money.
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JJBIRISH
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Chuck&Gail wrote:IMO CHECK YOUR WHEEL RATINGS. If wheels are rated for Load Range C, and you inflate new Load Range D tires to max on sidewall, your WHEELS are THIRTY PERCENT overloaded. IMO overloading wheels is as dumb as overloading tires, and result can be the same. So please check the rating on the wheels, and buy new ones if needed, as many manufacturers match wheel rating to tire rating to save money.
Chuck is right they match the wheel to the tire and it should have a load sticker on the outside of the rim that reflects this...
but you should also find a sticker inside the rim when the tire is removed giving you the tires PSI rating… so you may be able to remove a D LR and replace it with a E LR and run it at more than 65 PSI but not the full 80 PSI the tire is rated for, still giving you the added capacity you need… doing this and following the GVWR would not overload the wheel…
My steel wheels came with LR D tires with a max 65 PSI but the rims have a max PSI of 75 making the switch to LRE a worthwhile change… while it would increase my load capacity it don’t change the load allowed…
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