Trailer tires?

[iceracer]

I am about to put new tires on my 5th wheel. I have read tons on the likes and dislikes of many brands. Original equipment was Goodyear Marathon. Can anyone offer some advice as to what is the best tires for a 5th wheel? Where can I buy trailer tires in Calgary (or area)?

 

[250mark1]

any thing but carlise tires they are junk

 

[goodngrubby]

X2^^^^. I would stick to the Goodyears, it's going to be tough to find any other tire that will out-last them. They are a litle spendier in the short term, but by the time you replace a chinese pos 3 times as often, it more than works out in your favor.

 

[roadtech]

I had 2 blow outs this summer on new chinese trailers 225 75r15 on the fth wheel ST tires, why can't we use a good LT rated tire on a trailer? My thought is a steering tire just sites there going round, and as long as it was weight rated it should be ok. yes or no
Thanks
Don

 

[van isle]

I had 2 blow outs this summer on new chinese trailers 225 75r15 on the fth wheel ST tires, why can't we use a good LT rated tire on a trailer? My thought is a steering tire just sites there going round, and as long as it was weight rated it should be ok. yes or no
Thanks
Don

I had the summer from HE!! because of chinese trailer tires.
one tire has a slow leak takes about a week to go flat. 3 flat tires and 2 full blow outs.

Next time im going with Maxxis e rated 225 75 15 as they are rated for more weight and only cost 20 more a tire then the same tire in a d ratting. I know there not quad tires but since i have had such good luck with my Zilas i'm going to give them a try.

 

[fat tire]

I had the summer from HE!! because of chinese trailer tires.
one tire has a slow leak takes about a week to go flat. 3 flat tires and 2 full blow outs.

Next time im going with Maxxis e rated 225 75 15 as they are rated for more weight and only cost 20 more a tire then the same tire in a d ratting. I know there not quad tires but since i have had such good luck with my Zilas i'm going to give them a try.

I like the good years......seem to be a good fit for our toyhauler.........good load range too depending on what your need is. Cheers!

 

[Big Jon]

You can run light truck tires with the proper, or higher, load rating on trailers. You can't swap the other way. I gives a ton more choices when it comes to tire selection.

 

[teeroy]

I had the summer from HE!! because of chinese trailer tires.
one tire has a slow leak takes about a week to go flat. 3 flat tires and 2 full blow outs.

Next time im going with Maxxis e rated 225 75 15 as they are rated for more weight and only cost 20 more a tire then the same tire in a d ratting. I know there not quad tires but since i have had such good luck with my Zilas i'm going to give them a try.

I put those on my 5th wheel last summer, so far so good.....

 

[ZRrrr]

Maxxis from Kal Tire. Very pleased with them.

 

[goodngrubby]

I had no idea Maxxis was building trailer tires. I replaced 2 out of 6 on my toyhauler last year, and had to replace one of the new ones this summer. I was 500km from home, and Goodyears weren't available, just Chinese junk. I will be looking into the Maxxis for spring.

 

[calgarysledguy]

I am about to put new tires on my 5th wheel. I have read tons on the likes and dislikes of many brands. Original equipment was Goodyear Marathon. Can anyone offer some advice as to what is the best tires for a 5th wheel? Where can I buy trailer tires in Calgary (or area)?

I took off the chinese junk and put on some Denman Cargo Carriers.It had 205 75 15 on it . i could only get a D rating in that size. So i went up to a 225 75 15 so i could get a E load range. Great tires no problems so far and are wearing realy nice.I got them at Country Tire in the NE.I just told them what i wanted after i did a bunch of research on the rv sites.I just took my tires off and took them there as there parking lot isnt the most trailer friendly.

 

[iceracer]

Thanks for all the input. I've done a bunch of research on rv sites etc. and have decided I'll go with Maxxis. They seem to get the best reviews even over the Goodyears. They obviously make a good off road tire. Thanks again.

 

[van isle]

Maxxis from Kal Tire. Very pleased with them.

What size and price where they ?

 

[iceracer]

What size and price where they ?

Just called the Kal Tire on Edmonton Trail (Calgary) for a quote. My size is ST225/75R/15 in the Load Range D. They quoted me $601.69 for four tires mounted and balanced tax in which by my research is a pretty good price. He said it was $100.76 per tire then add the $4.00 tire tax and $38.50 per tire for the install/balance not including GST. Oh ya this was for the Maxxis M8008 ST radial.

Kal Tire here I come.

 

[Summitric]

just called the kal tire on edmonton trail (calgary) for a quote. My size is st225/75r/15 in the load range d. They quoted me $601.69 for four tires mounted and balanced tax in which by my research is a pretty good price. He said it was $100.76 per tire then add the $4.00 tire tax and $38.50 per tire for the install/balance not including gst. Oh ya this was for the maxxis m8008 st radial.

Kal tire here i come.

that is a fair price..... We can get similar tires for about the same price..... Load range d, and only 35/tire install/balance, but what they are offering is fair.

 

[ZRrrr]

If you really look into the companies manufacturing tires, most are now made off shore....out of the same factories!

I went with word of mouth and also with a company that has lots of locations in case I need warranty/service.