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| | | Posts: 1178 | Location: Elgin,IL | Registered: February 08, 2010 | 
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| quote: Originally posted by 67 Goat:
I have pretty much grenaded every trailer tire I have ever used. Next set will be Goodyears. I park my trailer with car in it in the last corner bay of my shop, in order to get it in there I just about have to jack knife the trailer and truck. Trailer tires look like they want to fold over on themselves. Never had a sidewall issue, but I have had complete treads just peel off and steel belts break and other various tread explosions and failures. Always use Load range E. I am in hot and humid South Florida with hot temps almost all year round. Any of you can correlate sharp turns with tread failure?
SAME HERE BOUQUE BLOW OUTS, I NEVER DRIVE OVER 55.
STATE CAPITOL RACEWAY
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| | | Posts: 54 | Location: SOUTH LOUISIANA | Registered: December 01, 2009 |
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| quote: Originally posted by Footloose:
I have the original good year Marathons on my trailer. 14 yrs old and look almost new. The trailer only has maybe 3K miles. just sets. I am scared to change the tires because of all the crap thats out there.
Maybe I am misunderstanding. Are you saying the tires on your trailer are 14 years old?! Take care. Tom Worthington
If it seems that bracket racing has gotten too expensive for you, maybe you are just doing it wrong.
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| | | Posts: 1286 | Location: Rocky Mount, NC | Registered: December 01, 1999 |
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| quote: Originally posted by mavman:
I have looked into 16". Problem is, I'm 5 lug 3500 lb axles-and I haven't found any 16" rims to fit the hubs. Tires are no problem but the rims are.
Look at Summit. Multiple steelies in 16"diameter. |
| | | Posts: 1108 | Location: OklahomaCity,OK | Registered: December 01, 1999 |
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| We have been offering the TowMAster ASC (all-steel construction) F-rated (12-ply) 15" trailer tire nd it has had zero failures. Due to it being F-rated it requires 85-100 psi and needs a stronger wheel to match the weight capacity of the new TowMaster ASC tire. We have them mounted on the HD white spoke wheel for $149.00 each plus the ride. We also have TowMaster ASC - G-rated in 16" 235/80R16 ad 235/85R16. $135.00 plus the ride. Be safe out there and check the cold tire pressures before you leave for the track every week. |
| | | Posts: 1243 | Location: Janesville, IA | Registered: December 21, 2004 |
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| quote: Originally posted by Mike Beck:
Been talked about many times on here. Seems most people blowing out tires are doing so with the 15" stuff.
Never had a problem with any of my 16" stuff, but had enough bad experiences with 15", that were almost brand new, that I will never use a trailer with 15" wheels to tow more than 50 miles.........
I've only had one trailer tire blow, and it was a 16". It sounded like someone shot at me. I've never had any issues with my 15's other than picking up road debris and going flat once I've stopped, they normally just dry rot before the tread wears out. |
| | | Posts: 525 | Location: Orange County, NC | Registered: September 29, 2000 |
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| quote: Originally posted by Footloose:
I have the original good year Marathons on my trailer. 14 yrs old and look almost new. The trailer only has maybe 3K miles. just sets. I am scared to change the tires because of all the crap thats out there.
quote: Originally posted by Footloose:
Yes Tom 14 or 15 yrs. 03 Hallmark 24 ft race edition. Bought to resale and deal fell through. So I got to eat it. Has not been moved in 3 yrs. Sad really. Used for storage. It wont go out of town without New tires. Has bad hail damage.
What?? Your trailer is 15 years old and hasn't been moved in years.. but you have not had a blowout? Damn, that's a good recommendation for GY Marathons. I've seen a mid 90's singlewide that still had tires on it, but I didn't go up examining the tire brand so I could put it on my race trailer or RV....
Mikey
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| | | Posts: 1710 | Location: In a Marriott near you! | Registered: February 10, 2006 |
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| | | Posts: 2436 | Location: Wadsworth, Ohio | Registered: December 12, 2001 |
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| I’ve been looking at the new Good Year Endurance and the Greenball Tow-Master ASC (All Steel Construction) in size 225/75R15 for a specification comparison and here’s what I’ve found.
The GY Endurance is 28.3” tall, weighs 34 lbs , 2830# load rated and speed rated to 87 mph. Made in USA.
The Tow-Master ASC is 28.3” tall, weighs 46 lbs, 3195# Single / 2835# Dual load rated, speed rated to 81 mph. Made in China.
Both tires are priced about the same. |
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