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04-09-2019, 01:45 PM
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Trailer tires
Looking into replacing my Ranier tires on my 16 Jayflight. Just wondering if anyone out there is using LT tires instead of ST and how they handle. I am looking at a set of Continental VanContact 215/70R15 (load rating of 109) to replace my ST205/75R15 Raniers. Overall diameter is the same. I feel the reliability of the LT tires are probably much better. Please share your thoughts.
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04-09-2019, 02:20 PM
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I bought Goodyear Endurance, load range E tires for our TT to replace the Rainer tires. They've been great.
Have you ruled out the Goodyear Endurance trailer tires?
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04-09-2019, 02:41 PM
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Yeah this is what I have the GY E rated but then again this is what came on the 5th wheel.
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04-09-2019, 04:13 PM
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I just went through Goodyear to put load range D 205-75 15 on my 2017 287. They were $107 a tire. They charged $25 total for all 5 to mount and balance. The reviews on them are excellent.
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04-09-2019, 05:59 PM
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I replaced my 2 year old Raineers with Goodyear Endurance one size up.
I bought them pre-mounted on new rims as I could not confirm that the old rims were rated 65 lbs.
As a side effect I sold the Raineers on the rims on craigslist for $50 which offset part of the cost. There was nothing bad about this as the guy who got them needed to replace 12 year old tires on his boat trailer that got about 100 miles a year.
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04-09-2019, 07:10 PM
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I have been looking at the Goodyear Endurance line as well. They seem OK but they are still not built to the same standards as a DOT regulated tire - so I understand anyway. Just thinking that I may get a year or 2 more out of the LT vs the ST. The Endurance line seems to be getting a lot of attention lately.
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04-09-2019, 07:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Soares
Looking into replacing my Ranier tires on my 16 Jayflight. Just wondering if anyone out there is using LT tires instead of ST and how they handle. I am looking at a set of Continental VanContact 215/70R15 (load rating of 109) to replace my ST205/75R15 Raniers. Overall diameter is the same. I feel the reliability of the LT tires are probably much better. Please share your thoughts.
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My 22BHM Baja came with LT235/75/15 tires from the factory from Jayco. I have had no issues with them and will replace with LT's again when the time comes (probably a different brand).
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04-09-2019, 08:13 PM
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Things sure have changed with tires, back in the old days we would head across country with 10-year old cracked tires and think nothing of it. Now, we have the have the latest and greatest new tires plus a TPMS, just to go on a short trip.
If we had a flat or blow out, no problem... even my mother could change a tire in a few minutes.
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04-09-2019, 08:30 PM
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That's true, the only concern is the potential damage to the trailer that can result from the tire blowing out. I have had it happen to me on my previous Jayco, not good. Changing the tire is the easy part.
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04-09-2019, 08:47 PM
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I have used LT's in the past. Never had an issue with them. What I have read and been told by tire distributors, you need to reduce the rated load capacity by 10%, when used as a trailer tire.
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04-11-2019, 06:50 PM
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That's a very good point. Thanks for that.
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04-13-2019, 07:41 AM
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04-13-2019, 08:59 AM
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E rated truck tires 16's high 120s weight rating 2015 Eagle, so far so good!
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04-13-2019, 10:22 AM
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What trailer do you have? Load range of 109 is something like 2200 lbs per tire. I have a 9500 lbs trailer, so I have Goodyear Endurance E rated tires with a 2800 lbs rating per tire. Just something to consider.
I like my Endurance tires, they seem well made. I wasn't able to find a LT tire in a 15" rim that had a large enough load rating for my trailer.
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04-13-2019, 02:17 PM
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Trailer tires tend to age out before they wear out so getting a top notch trailer tire makes sense financially compared to a LT.
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04-13-2019, 06:47 PM
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I have a JayFlight 26BH. Rated at 7500 lbs GVWR. Currently have Ranier load range C tires that I do not really trust (only 9k on them currently). Load Range 109 is definitely an improvement. Tire wear is not really my concern, more reliability and quality of a LT vs a ST tire. Heard alot of good things about the Goodyear Endurance tire and how quality has improved. The problem is I can get LT tires for only $5 more per tire. Just not sure if that is a better move or if I should just stick with ST tires. Maybe I am just giving this too much thought???
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04-17-2019, 12:01 PM
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Trailer Tires
After reviewing the comments and doing some research I went ahead and ordered the Goodyear Endurance ST 205/75R14 8-Ply, Load Range D, with each tire maximum load capacity of 2040 pounds.
Thank you for the comments and helpful advice.
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04-17-2019, 03:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Soares
Looking into replacing my Ranier tires on my 16 Jayflight. Just wondering if anyone out there is using LT tires instead of ST and how they handle. I am looking at a set of Continental VanContact 215/70R15 (load rating of 109) to replace my ST205/75R15 Raniers. Overall diameter is the same. I feel the reliability of the LT tires are probably much better. Please share your thoughts.
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Your ST205/75R15 tires are rated 1,820# with 50 psi if LR-C or 2,150 @ 65 psi if LR-D.
Your replacement tires should have equal or greater load capacity that the OE tires no matter the size or Load Range.
A LT235/70R15 LR-D has a Load Index of 109 and is rated for only 1,030 @ 65 so definately is not enough tire for your application
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04-17-2019, 03:39 PM
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Video about TT vs LT tires
Check out this YouTube video by loloho
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04-17-2019, 04:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seabrat
Check out this YouTube video by loloho
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I posted to LOLOHO "I notice you are still not running TPMS. Leaking air was the cause of the failure (Right Rear) as I identified back in 2012 RV Tire Safety: "Blowout" A Real Life Experience. The First tire at Myers Flat had a belt separation. Probably due to the high Interply Shear. 2nd might be Run Low flex. Limited info but I see possible evidence. Simply checking the air is no way to ensure you don't have a separation already in your tires or to know about developing a leak from a puncture or from a leaking valve. Why didn't I hear any mention of your measured tire loading? or the age of the tires? I do notice you increased the load capacity from2,540@ 65 psi to 2,680 @ 80. Without knowing your actual measured load I can't figure your reserve load but clearly, it is now better."
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