Tires

[Antny]

Hi all. We have a 2014 Jay Flight Swift 154BH, before our trip in October I wanted to replace tires since it has been sitting 8 months and they are 4 years old. I purchased a pair of bias ply tires already mounted on wheels for $60 each. Trouble is they are bias ply and originals are radials. Should I return them and get radials or am I fretting over nothing. Thanks for reading.

[jimp]

I would return 'em and get radial tires that are more durable for the stresses related to TT's. GY Endurance are some good ones to research.

[bigironcoder]

In my opinion, you'll be happier running radial tires on a lightweight single axle TT like the 154BH. You'll have less bounce and a smoother ride.

On the other hand, there are plenty of cheap TT radials for sale that should be avoided. Like "jimp", I've become a fan of Goodyear's Endurance radial trailer tires.

[TWP723]

Go radial. I run Carlisle HD's and love them.

[Iraqvet05]

I believe Goodyear Endurance tires on come in D load and up. If you jump up a load rating, make sure your rims are rated for the pressure of a higher load.

[PMC]

My understanding of rim load rating is more about the valve stem rating than the actual rim itself. I highly doubt a steel rim is going to fail with 60 psi but have no doubt a Schrader valve designed for 50 psi could fail if run at 60-80 psi.

Put new high pressure valve stems in and you should be golden with whatever you get. Someone can feel free to correct me if I'm off base.

[John from Central Florida]

Originally Posted by jimp

I would return 'em and get radial tires that are more durable for the stresses related to TT's. GY Endurance are some good ones to research.

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[bigironcoder]

Originally Posted by PMC

My understanding of rim load rating is more about the valve stem rating than the actual rim itself. I highly doubt a steel rim is going to fail with 60 psi but have no doubt a Schrader valve designed for 50 psi could fail if run at 60-80 psi.

I've been told by a tire guy that stock TT rims come with valve stems that are rated to 65 psi, but he had seen plenty of 85 psi tires mounted on them. The stem can fail and let the air out so fast the tire shreds before the driver realizes it. So, it looks like the tire failed, and the guilty stem gets replaced at the same time. This tire guy said any stem that is mostly rubber is suspect.

[RogerR]

I got a pair of Goodyear Endurance mounted on rims that are rated properly from Ecustomhitch.com. Have not towed yet but much less movement just sitting still in the driveway.

Love the 87 MPH rating vs. 65 MPH. I have been on Interstates where going under 65 or 70 is suicidal.

Like the extra weight carrying capacity. Not planning to overload but it also gives a lot more leeway as tires age.

Knowing the rims are correctly rated and not just hoping was also great.

My old tires were only 2 years old so I sold them to a guy who had a boattrailer he towed locally with a light load which offset some of the cost.

[Antny]

Thanks all. Gonna return and get the radials like OE.