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Old 12-11-2017, 03:14 AM   #1
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So last week I was taking s short trip (50miles) and about 10miles into it I lost the tread on one of the trailer tires. I had checked before we took off and everything looked good. These were the original Westlake tires that came with the trailer and had about 8k mile on them over the last 18 months.

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The tire just lost the tread and never actually blew. As it was on the rear axle I don’t see how something in the road could have damaged it.

That all being said, any suggestions for a replacement. I’m going to replace all four as today one goes, tomorrow the next. I’d rather avoid that if possible.
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So last week I was taking s short trip (50miles) and about 10miles into it I lost the tread on one of the trailer tires. I had checked before we took off and everything looked good. These were the original Westlake tires that came with the trailer and had about 8k mile on them over the last 18 months.

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The tire just lost the tread and never actually blew. As it was on the rear axle I don’t see how something in the road could have damaged it.

That all being said, any suggestions for a replacement. I’m going to replace all four as today one goes, tomorrow the next. I’d rather avoid that if possible.
I would replace all 4 with either Max is, or Goodyear endurance. Both are good tires used by a lot of people on here. My oem, tires lasted 6000 miles.
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Old 12-11-2017, 06:15 AM   #3
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I've been extremely pleased with my Goodyear Endurance tires. I put them on my Cardinal the day after we purchased it.

I know anything can happen to a tire out on the road, but the smoother ride and peace of mind has been terrific for the 2,700 miles we've put on them since May.

If you have a Discount Tire store there, I'd recommend them as well as buying their replacement "certificates". That's cheap insurance in my books.
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Old 12-11-2017, 09:54 AM   #4
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+1 on the Goodyear Endurance.

Our trailer turned six this spring and it was time to replace the stock tires. After a fair bit of research we went with the Goodyear Endurance, upgrading from Load Range C to D in the process. We run them at 55 PSI.

After a season of towing we're very pleased and I would recommend them.
I have some photos at 2012 Rockwood - Goodyear Endurance replacement tires.
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Old 12-11-2017, 09:59 AM   #5
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+1 on the Goodyear Endurance.

Our trailer turned six this spring and it was time to replace the stock tires. After a fair bit of research we went with the Goodyear Endurance, upgrading from Load Range C to D in the process. We run them at 55 PSI.

After a season of towing we're very pleased and I would recommend them.
I have some photos at 2012 Rockwood - Goodyear Endurance replacement tires.


As my trailer is almost 17k max I’ll need an E rating. I thought the psi was supposed to be 80 though.
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That is correct, 55psi is d rated, e rated is 80
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Old 12-11-2017, 06:51 PM   #7
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What kind of tires do you have on your 350? We need to replace ours. Thanks
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Old 12-11-2017, 08:09 PM   #8
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As my trailer is almost 17k max I’ll need an E rating. I thought the psi was supposed to be 80 though.
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That is correct, 55psi is d rated, e rated is 80
Almost... LRD is 65 PSI, but we did not want the tires to be too firm for our trailer. At 65 PSI there would be too much bounce, causing too much wear and tear on the trailer and the contents.
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Since you getting new I would consider going up to 14 ply steel cased G rated tires.
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Old 12-20-2017, 09:50 AM   #10
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Since you getting new I would consider going up to 14 ply steel cased G rated tires.


Any suggestions?
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Old 12-20-2017, 10:57 AM   #12
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Without opening a big can of monkeys, there are many well rated tires that will meet your needs. With that said you will get some responses of people who have not had good luck or poor performance with various tires manufacturers. My suggestion is to do your own research and choose the ones you like based on how you will be using them.

Personally I have had good luck with Omni Cargo, on our current Silverback. On our Wildcat we used Carlisle and had good luck with them. I also like the Gladiator. I have read some bad about Goodyear, Maxxis and Carlisle's, but this is to be expected since they are probably the most popular.
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Sailun tires are 14 ply and much less $$$ than G614. Several here are running them. I have put 8700 miles on mine this year with no problems.
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Old 12-20-2017, 11:34 AM   #14
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If you are going up a load range or two, make sure that your rims are rated for the increased pressure as well. You may have to get new rims to handle it.

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Old 12-21-2017, 08:48 PM   #15
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Any suggestions?
Just some info. I don't do brands.

What are the axles certified to carry? That info is on the trailer's certification label found on the left, forward external section of the trailer.

If more than 6840#, none of the ST235/80R16E tires with a maximum load capacity of 3420# qualify as replacements. Your Westlake tire in the picture shows a load capacity of 3520#. It can be fitted to GAWR axles above 6840# as long as the vehicle manufacturer has a letter on file with NHTSA certifying it's use on axles above 6840#. If a certification letter was not provided the 3520# Westlake would defalt to 3420#.

Almost any tire upgrade is going to cause you to replace those wheels. Probably the best option would be to stick with the vehicle manufacturer's tire size (ST235/80R16) and just go up a couple of load ranges to LRG. They would not violate the vehicle manufacturer's Original Equipment size so all warranty's would stay in effect.
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OP advised his trailer is 17k would like to think axles are 7000lb.

Hopefully the wheels are marked inside as to the max pressure allowed. More than likely they are Lionshead, which may not be marked.
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