Tire Issues and Pricing

[Rvdixie]

We have a 2016 Chaparral Lite 29MKS which we will probably load close to maximum. The trailer came with E rated tires which from reading many posts on this forum are sub par and or are simply maypops. I just returned from a tire dealer who quoted me a price of $1666.00 installed and balanced ect for a set of 4 LT235/85R 16/14 Load Range G. Does any one have any idea as to whether or not this is a reasonable price. Also does anyone have any idea what to do with the take offs which are E Rated and the only miles on them are from the factory to Orlando.

[Learjet]

What brand are you taking off? Craig's list or something to sell them.

[Stormrider151]

$1666 for 4 trailer tires sounds extremely high. 4 E rated tires for my truck were only a little over $800 out the door. I think I would shop around some more.

[Rvdixie]

Originally Posted by Stormrider151

$1666 for 4 trailer tires sounds extremely high. 4 E rated tires for my truck were only a little over $800 out the door. I think I would shop around some more.

Taking off a brand called Constaney. Yes I thought 1600 was quite high that's why I posted this. However since posting I have been all over the internet and it appears on those particular tires that the price is pretty good. They are G rated and I guess there are not that many choices.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Stormrider151

$1666 for 4 trailer tires sounds extremely high. 4 E rated tires for my truck were only a little over $800 out the door. I think I would shop around some more.

Big difference between E rated tires and G rated tires.

[lgray]

Originally Posted by Rvdixie

Taking off a brand called Constaney. Yes I thought 1600 was quite high that's why I posted this. However since posting I have been all over the internet and it appears on those particular tires that the price is pretty good. They are G rated and I guess there are not that many choices.

Not so sure that is too bad. My 2013 Trilogy came with a tire upgrade option, Goodyear LT’s, H rated from G. That upgrade was $900.

[jtaylor1920]

I'm looking at about $1500 for 4 Goodyear G614 tires mounted and balanced. That doesn't included the $500 for new wheels to handle the required 110 PSI for the tires. Make sure your current wheels support that tire pressure. It should be stamped on the inside of the wheel.


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[Stormrider151]

Originally Posted by Rvdixie

Taking off a brand called Constaney. Yes I thought 1600 was quite high that's why I posted this. However since posting I have been all over the internet and it appears on those particular tires that the price is pretty good. They are G rated and I guess there are not that many choices.

Well that's 2 of us with "constancy" tires. I have not found anyone else who had even heard of them. Must have just made 8. I guess G rated tires cost that much. I've never researched that tire so I stand corrected. For that much they should be bullet proof. I would think you would have no problem at all with those tires.

[Learjet]

Have you though about Maxxis ST tires? they have the only ST tire not made in China and have a good reputation. The load E can easly handle the weight of your trailer.

I have them as the upgrade option on my new Wildcat, I had also put them on my previous Trailer.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Learjet

Have you though about Maxxis ST tires? they have the only ST tire not made in China and have a good reputation. The load E can easly handle the weight of your trailer.

I have them as the upgrade option on my new Wildcat, I had also put them on my previous Trailer.

Maxxis are made in Taiwan which is just down the road from China.

[youroo]

Are these (16") tires? G rated tires on a (Lite Trailer pulled by a F 150 seems like (Total Overkill)! Youroo!!

[Learjet]

The other consideration, esp if you run the tires at higher pressure, how rough will that ride be on your trailer and frame?

[mb1834]

Discount Tires Direct sell these for $140.00 each.

Taskmaster Provider ST Radial F385 Trailer Tire
ST235 /85 R16 129L G RBL

[Docgeo]

I would go to a Goodyear fleet dealer and get a price, also I usually make at least 10 phone calls to dealers to get the best price

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Learjet

The other consideration, esp if you run the tires at higher pressure, how rough will that ride be on your trailer and frame?

Not nearly the damage a blown tire from running lower pressure would cause. Put shocks on the trailer and you don't have to worry about it.

[Docgeo]

I don't think there is any overkill as far as tires go, these are the same size you mentioned 215 85 R16 and I think they are probably cheaper

[BamaBob]

One word of caution...I notice where the tire dealer was going to put LT tires on your rig.


Search the forums for the extended debate on LT vs ST tires. I and several (many? ) others do not recommend or would use a LT tire on a multi-axel trailer. Bottom Line is the ST tire has a beefed-up sidewall that can handle the axel movements the LT tire is not designed for.


Like others I suggest Goodyear Marathons or Maxxis - neck and neck in reputation and quality.

[Tireguy397]

Be careful about tire load ratings. Spending more for a tire with higher ply rating may be a waste of money for you. A tire with higher ply rating simply means that it is designed to hold more air pressure. Higher air pressure means more load carrying capacity. Most people don't know that the wheel that the tire is mounted on also has a maximum allowable air pressure. Max air pressure is stamped on the wheel. Do not buy tires that require more air then the wheel is capable of holding. Wheels can blow apart to if overloaded.