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Old 08-01-2016, 07:57 PM   #1
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Replacing ST235/80 R16 tires

We need to replace our tires on our Crusader 334ckt after a tire failure. Current tow max tires have weight rating of 3520lbs and 80 psi. We are totally lost as to what to replace them with. Trying to find an ST tire (not LT). Any suggestions?
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Old 08-01-2016, 07:59 PM   #2
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After one of my Blow max, I mean Tow max blew out, I replaced all for with Maxxis M8008. Have been very happy with them.
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Old 08-01-2016, 08:03 PM   #3
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How long have you had the Maxxi's on?
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Old 08-01-2016, 08:20 PM   #4
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How long have you had the Maxxi's on?
since February. Got about 1000 miles on them. Still look like day 1
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Old 08-01-2016, 08:43 PM   #5
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Look on the metalic tag at the left front, see what axle ratings you have and find tires to at least equal that. My guess you will have 6K axles. If so go shopping for a decent LT tire and quit fretting about ST failures.
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Look on the metalic tag at the left front, see what axle ratings you have and find tires to at least equal that. My guess you will have 6K axles. If so go shopping for a decent LT tire and quit fretting about ST failures.
X2. LTs and never look back. I run Transforce 235/85r16E never had an issue.
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I agree that an LT tire is the best tire for replacement but you say you want to stay with the ST tire. I have not read of many ST tires that are not problematic. The Maxxis 8008 as stated seem to be the best but can be hard to find, especially if away from home and in need of one quickly.

Regardless, IF you decide to go to a LT tire it MUST equal or exceed the axle rating of your trailer. An LT tire in the weight capacity you would need may create clearance problems and require a higher rated rim because of pressures.
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Old 08-02-2016, 11:53 AM   #8
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I called around and was told the Maxxis 8008 has been discontinued. Is this true? Was offered an Omnitrail or Marathon instead.
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I would do a little more research to make sure tire dealer is trying to sell you something else. Omni and Marathons are on more "no" lists of buyers.
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Old 08-02-2016, 12:08 PM   #10
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Maxxis tires are alive and well. I just purchased 6 they Amazon at 147 each, free shipping. M8008 ST235 80 r 16. Might have gone with LT Tires, but clearance issues prevented that. Si far, so good.
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I put Goodyear UniSteel on my Crusader. Best tire made but pricey. I did not want to deal with tire failures on a trip with the Tow Max. The tire dealer gave me $30 each for the Tow Max which is what he said he paid for them. He also recommended the Transforce which are less expensive but I chose to go with the best there was. Have well over 1k miles on them and they look like new. They are rated to max PSI of 110 so check your rims to be sure they can handle it. I did and mine were stamped 110. Also be sure to get the metal high pressure valve stems - not the rubber - if you plan to run TPMS on them.
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Old 08-02-2016, 03:26 PM   #12
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x2 johnruff. After Blowmax set and a GY Marabomb set I now tow without worry with the G614s. Also bought TPMS system with the tires.
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Old 08-02-2016, 04:46 PM   #13
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I called around and was told the Maxxis 8008 has been discontinued. Is this true? Was offered an Omnitrail or Marathon instead.
No that's wrong I just put 6 Maxxis 8008s for $157.00 each from a dealer where we live but they can be gotten on Tire direct.com same price choose a installer in your area and your good to go. I did have an issue with one tire don't know what happened got one from Tire direct had it shipped to an free shipping to an installer in Gettysburg had it put on no problems the rest of the way Philly to Niagra Falls and then over the Cleveland Ohio then back to IL. Took the tire that was bad back with me the place back home reimbursed us $157.00 for the tire replaced. All in all I'm happy with the Maxxis 8008s. To me there are a lot of things that go into no having blow outs in summer driving.
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You will also notice that with the Goodyear Unisteel tires, the air will stay in them. I check them at every stop and they never needed more air. This is not the case with Tow Max and the others,
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Old 08-02-2016, 07:42 PM   #15
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When you order from Tires direct can you find out ahead of time how old the tires are before they ship? I can't find a dealer near me that has the Maxxis.
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I run Maxxis 8008, same size as yours. They were new March 2015 and I've now towed them 12,800 miles and they still look like new. I had them balanced at Discount Tire and Discount stocks them at their warehouse. It usually takes about a week for them to bring them local to you.
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When you order from Tires direct can you find out ahead of time how old the tires are before they ship? I can't find a dealer near me that has the Maxxis.
I think they were able to give me a date of about 6 months I would call not order online I'm happy with what we got.
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Have you looked on etrailer.com?

I have had good luck with them for all sorts of parts, tires, rims, brake parts, etc.
Any order over $99.00 is free shipping.
I know I sound like an advertisement for them but you really can't beat the deals anywhere
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Put on Goodyear Marathons last year. Put 16000km (10000miles) on last year. Tough tow and a lot of gravel road with no issues! Carry maximum 80PSI all the time , check pressure before every major trip and once a week thereafter. Our trailer weighs 9500lbs ready for the road.
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Old 08-02-2016, 09:38 PM   #20
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I got m8008 maxxis on my crusader 1 month ago with a May 2016 manufacture stamp. Very happy with them. For your bigger trailer the sailun s637 g rated tire would be a good choice.


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