I'm sure this topic has been addressed already but can not figure out how to search within this forum only. It's about time I replace the tires on my 35RLTS and was needing some feedback on which one to buy. Loosing quite a bit of thread on the driver side front tire. The inside thread is nearly gone (just smooth) I may need some help as to why this one looks so bad compared to the other ones. Thanks in advance for the help.
Uneven tire wear on a trailer indicates that the alignment is off by a bit. In other words, your tire is either tilted to have the inside carry more weight, or might be toe in (lit that one tire is making a slight right hand turn).
most times the tires should rot and not wear out unless you are putting on 10,000 miles a year or more.
When I replaced my steel sidewall tires with Goodyear polyester sidewall "Quiet Ride" tires, I lost a lot of stability, then had to replace them in 400 miles with new Goodyear all steel sidewall tires. When you compare them side by side unmounted, the tires where a lot softer with the polyester sidewall. In driving, the steel sidewall tires do not allow as much "Wiggle" in the rear axle, and provided a much more stable ride.
You did not mention the GVWR of your trailer, or the tire size.
I bought my last set of Michelin 235/85R16E tires from Wal Mart. they arrived at the store within a couple of days after ordering them, and installed in a couple of hours. It was a all steel RIB tire, now sells for $275. Costco has them too.
I wouldn't put a ST tire back on a trailer that size.
The tire wearing the inside of the tread could be a bent axle or the axle stub.
Also a tread belt speration under that area of the tire can cause a wear pattern like that.
You didn't give us any reference to what size tire you need so we can only guess.
If your trailer has 6k axles and smaller there are several major brands of LT235/85-16 E tires at 3042 lb capacity are available.
If you have 7k axles the Goodyear G614 at 3750 lb capacity and 110 psi.
Some folks with 7k axle upgrade to 17.5" wheels and LT tires at 4xxx lb capacity.
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I had that same wear pattern on mine when in their sixth season. Inside of front axle tire, on drivers side, wearing down. Took it in to have it checked out, and the shop said no problems were evident, but the tire was finished. Got a new set, and haven't had a problem for 5k miles. How old are yours? I would definitely have it checked by a qualified tech before you get a new set anyway.
Sounds like a Jayco Designer, so not a light weight. Verify rims can handle 110 pounds inflation and installed GY G614's which is what it should have had OEM anyway. What is the gross axle weight rating? Or install new 17.5 rims and 215/75R17.5 LRH tires rated to 4805 each @ 125lbs. Diameter is about the same.
That worn tire most likely has a ply separation occurring.
Red Birder wrote: Sounds like a Jayco Designer, so not a light weight. Verify rims can handle 110 pounds inflation and installed GY G614's which is what it should have had OEM anyway. What is the gross axle weight rating? Or install new 17.5 rims and 215/75R17.5 LRH tires rated to 4805 each @ 125lbs. Diameter is about the same.
That worn tire most likely has a ply separation occurring.
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I had a situation at the CG a coulple of weeks ago. A sunday mourning outside having a cup of coffee, just happened to look down a the right rear tire and saw a big ol side wall bulge. Wasn't like that when we got there. so after putting the spare on I went to the tire shop, went 1 size up and put the GY G614s on. They are G rated and what a difference the ride is.
brianreed0715 wrote: I'm sure this topic has been addressed already but can not figure out how to search within this forum only. It's about time I replace the tires on my 35RLTS and was needing some feedback on which one to buy. Loosing quite a bit of thread on the driver side front tire. The inside thread is nearly gone (just smooth) I may need some help as to why this one looks so bad compared to the other ones. Thanks in advance for the help.
OMG . . . . . If I would see ANY wear on my 5th wheel tires, I would replace them immediately. I certanily would not go on a trip with worn tires. Trailer tires have a bad history of blowing out and damaging the trailer. THen you have to sit for hours waiting for Good Sam to come and help. Especially if your tires are old (3 to 4 years old) and from China.
Yes, this topic has been beaten to death for years. You have to take what anyone says with a grain of salt and make up your own mind.
I agree with others that you should list what tires you now have, how old, and weight of trailer. This would help.
Our trailer weighs over 14,500 pounds, and we are on weight limits. We have ST tires (desinged for trailers). I will replace my trailer tires with ST tires, and NOT with LT tires. MOST on this forum would use LT tires. Not me. ST tires are designed for trailers, and LT tires are designed for trucks. ST tires have a higher weight rating than LT tires for the same tire size. LT tires are designed for truck performance, not tire duty. I will use the ST tires because they have a higher weight rating than LT tires (i.e. 3000 pounds vs 3400 Pounds).
Good for you for checking you trailer tires.
ken
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brianreed0715 wrote: I'm sure this topic has been addressed already but can not figure out how to search within this forum only. It's about time I replace the tires on my 35RLTS and was needing some feedback on which one to buy. Loosing quite a bit of thread on the driver side front tire. The inside thread is nearly gone (just smooth) I may need some help as to why this one looks so bad compared to the other ones. Thanks in advance for the help.
OMG . . . . . If I would see ANY wear on my 5th wheel tires, I would replace them immediately. I certanily would not go on a trip with worn tires. Trailer tires have a bad history of blowing out and damaging the trailer. THen you have to sit for hours waiting for Good Sam to come and help. Especially if your tires are old (3 to 4 years old) and from China.
Yes, this topic has been beaten to death for years. You have to take what anyone says with a grain of salt and make up your own mind.
I agree with others that you should list what tires you now have, how old, and weight of trailer. This would help.
Our trailer weighs over 14,500 pounds, and we are on weight limits. We have ST tires (desinged for trailers). I will replace my trailer tires with ST tires, and NOT with LT tires. MOST on this forum would use LT tires. Not me. ST tires are designed for trailers, and LT tires are designed for trucks. ST tires have a higher weight rating than LT tires for the same tire size. ST tires are designed for truck performance, not tire duty. I will use the ST tires because they have a higher weight rating than LT tires (i.e. 3000 pounds vs 3400 Pounds).
Good for you for checking you trailer tires.
ken
Ken
What would my tires fall under? ST or LT?
GoodYear G6114 H 215/75 17.5 Unisteel "Trailer use only"
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B&W Companion Hitch, Maghytec Trans and Rear Dif Covers, AMZ/OIL Top To Bottom
2007 1/2 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 27,000# Combined
GoodYear G6114 H 215/75 17.5 Unisteel "Trailer use only"
Neither. Look at the tires and following the tire size it might have the letters "HC". That means the tires are "Low Platform Trailer Tires". I'm guessing the "HC" stands for "High Capacity".
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