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Old 05-23-2016, 01:30 PM   #1
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New Trailer Tires

Okay, so recently bought a new to me 2010 26bh from a buddy. In immaculate condition. The tires look great, but are the originals and I want to change them before I take them on the next outing. I believe they are supposed to be changed about every 5 years or so.

Anyhow, I haven't bought trailer tires before and would like to know some of the brands you might recommend. I have read the guide and know I need ST tires and 65mph is top speed, inflate to max psi (usually 65), etc.

There is a Discount Tire near my house that can do the install for me. I called earlier and can get Maxxis for $626 out the door including taxes, mount, balance, etc. I'd also get $160 cash back through some other incentives they are currently have going.

Are there any better tires than the Maxxis?
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Not sure what size tire you have but I bought Carlisles at Discount Tire for my former Forrest River 2601. They are priced at about $500 OTD. You are right about replacing the tires even though there's probably more than enough tread. I read somewhere they should be replaced every 6-7 years regardless, unless you are on the road full time
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Old 05-23-2016, 02:11 PM   #3
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Go up a load range and go with the Maxxis. That price is a bit on the high side though unless you are also replacing the spare.
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Old 05-23-2016, 02:20 PM   #4
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Here's my opinion on ST tires: Click Here.
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Thanks for the input. The pricing was only for 4 tires. Speaking of spares, I need to pick up a rim and extra tire as well. Right now nothing exists, and I don't like the idea of being stranded if a flat occurs.

I appreciate the review on the Carlisle's. Those are readily available from multiple sources and quite a bit cheaper. I noticed Tread Depot had them for $55/each. If push comes to shove I can have one of my buddies at the GMC dealership mount & balance the tires on the trailer. That is where the guy works that I bought the TT from anyhow.
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Old 05-24-2016, 03:45 PM   #6
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One other thing that many do is to up the load rating of new tires that are bought. For example, my new trailer came with load range "D" tires and when I bought new tires I went to load range "E" tires. Upping the load range also would mean upping the air pressure in the tires so it's important to check to see if the tire rims can handle the increased air pressure. Also, not all diameter tires will have available increased load ranges.
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Take it from a guy that has been there. Tires are not where you want to cut corners. Buy the best tire you can. Before you buy them, check the build date on the tires to make sure they haven't been setting in a warehouse somewhere aging. Crabman is correct. Upgrade to the next higher load range when you buy. It will increase the load bearing ability and keep you further away from the tires load capacity. Most folks seem to like Maxxis but it really has to do with what your dealer has access too. If you have 15 inch rims, Carlisle does make an E rated tire for that size. Something other makers don't have.
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When I made a suggestion to go up a load range, I had not noticed that Crabman also suggested that. But what does Nambarc think?
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Nambarc's thinking seems to be a bit backwards, maybe it's just me.
2of my TowMax tires gave it up in a 75 mile stretch. I replaced them with Goodyeay 614's. They're $$$ but made in the USA.
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I need to double check, but I thought the tires on my 26bh were 205/75/15. If that's the case, and I match exactly then I don't see an E load option. However, if I jump up to the 225/75/15 then I can get E load and the price isn't that much more ($10+/- per tire).

Mathematical (nominal) differences are minimal. Carlisle's website confirms the math is within a tenth or so of actual dimensions:

205/75/15 = 8.071" wide x 27.106" tall
225/75/15 = 8.858" wide x 28.287" tall

I wouldn't blink an eye if I were doing this for my vehicle. Just a simple recalibration of the speedometer and all would be okay. However, this is my first TT and I'm not quite sure what adjustments (if any) I should be making for installing larger tires.

Anyone order trailer tires from Tread Depot? I ordered a set of normal truck tires a few years back and I had no complaints. I was just concerned with getting old stock since trailer tires are more sensitive to age vs mileage.
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Welcome and congrats on the rig!!!

The 205 vs 225 sizing there is actually about a 1" difference so make sure you have the room. Do you have C rated tires now?

Carlisle 15" tires are speed rated to 81mph from what I was told by a gentleman there. Was 87mph, but they changed it due to a government tarif on tires with certain sizes and ratings. Carlisle also has a new tire out that Discount has already from what others have posted.

And as you know get a spare and jack/tools setup to change out if needed when traveling.

Not sure I would order the tires unless guaranteed they are within 6 months of their born on date.

Check the bearings also. May need to repack them.

Also check all the seals on the roof and any in the walls.

Good luck!!
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Okay, did some checking this evening and found out the following:

- Tire manufacturer = Goodyear
- Tire size = 205/75/15
- Tire load rating = C
- Tire PSI = 50
- Tire date = either 3|08 or 3108, hard to tell (if the latter I assume 31st week of 2008)
- Wheel manufacturer = Dexstar
- Wheel load rating = 1820# (load C) per the sticker
- GVWR = 7,500#

Doing the math the tires are rated for 7,280# total. Although GVWR is 7,500#, this sounds about right when you factor in the tongue weight. So maybe load C is correct, but I like the idea of going up a step to load D tires.

I guess my question is that since the rims/wheels are only rated for 1820# (load C) can I do this safely?
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Okay, did some checking this evening and found out the following:

- Tire manufacturer = Goodyear
- Tire size = 205/75/15
- Tire load rating = C
- Tire PSI = 50
- Tire date = either 3|08 or 3108, hard to tell (if the latter I assume 31st week of 2008)
- Wheel manufacturer = Dexstar
- Wheel load rating = 1820# (load C) per the sticker
- GVWR = 7,500#

Doing the math the tires are rated for 7,280# total. Although GVWR is 7,500#, this sounds about right when you factor in the tongue weight. So maybe load C is correct, but I like the idea of going up a step to load D tires.

I guess my question is that since the rims/wheels are only rated for 1820# (load C) can I do this safely?
If you go up a load range to a D, 65psi you will have to get new rims assuming that the rims are only rated for a C tire. Still a good idea IMO.
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In case you do want to buy higher rated new wheels, here's a link to a Dexstar Wheel catalog (clicky). Looking for a wheel with an 1820 pound capacity in the catalog, it looks like your wheels may be model 017-347-xx (check the sticker on your rims). They have what looks like to be a matching wheel, 017-345-xx with a load capacity of 2150 pounds at 80 PSI.

I've bought wheels from etrailer.com with good results.
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New Trailer Tires

Thank you for the additional info this is very helpful. From a money stand point I'd like to use the same rims if possible.

Actually mine are 17-143. Attached is a picture. The sticker says 1820 but the Dexstar catalog states 2150@80psi. I'm guessing that is max load and psi and that I should be okay with D tires (2150@65psi).




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I had a similar confusion regarding the wheels on my trailer, and I called Dexstar to confirm for sure what the wheel ratings are; the company was straightforward and easy to deal with. Since your wheels were made in 2009, Dexstar may have changed the design since yours were built. Maybe the new ones in that model are 80 PSI but the older ones were not. So you might want to contact Dexstar, too, just to make sure.
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My Dextar wheels were good to 80lbs psi so upgrading a load range tire which required 65psi was not an issue.
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For those that may be following or searching in the future I wanted to provide an update on this situation.

I contacted Dexstar to confirm the max loading. Design has not changed but in 2009 the wheel was only rated/tested for 1900lbs @ 65psi. Later (no date provided) Dexstar received testing for the higher 2150 @ 80psi rating.

So while my wheel (in 2009) was not rated for the bigger load, Dexstar has confirmed the wheel can withstand the load and it is safe to do so.


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