Anyone using Carlisle tires?

[charlie g]

Just remember, the “Stiffer” the sidewall the more vibration will transfer throught the RV. Things will start to come appart and fall.

[SheldonK]

Two years of hard off road trailering, no issues. Just keep them covered and keep proper air pressure. Also check lug nuts, this goes for all tires and rims.

[GSPguy]

I put a set on my 8310SS last year. Took a number of short trips, under a 100 miles and one trip 30 mile east of Cincinnati to Cherokee Nc without any issues. They only ran 5 to 10 degrees warmer than the ambient temperature on I75. So far so good!

[HappyCamper1962]

Originally Posted by Dodge Guy

I`m running the Carlisle Radial Trail HD`s in the Load range E. love them, just installed them this spring. nice strong tire with an 81mph speed rating. Had a set the old Carlisle radial trails on previously. had no issues with them either!

Carlisle has come a long way from what they were a long time ago.

How many ply is that tire...? Can't seem to find that info... thanks!

[Hclarkx]

Originally Posted by Campinfishin

The NEW Goodyear Endurance are nice. 10ply

I read recently that the relatively new Goodyear Endurance is made in the USA. Anyone know that for sure? It would be a good plus.
That said, I have 11K miles on a set of Maxxis and they still look new. Have not had to add air yet.

[Hclarkx]

Originally Posted by charlie g

Just remember, the “Stiffer” the sidewall the more vibration will transfer throught the RV. Things will start to come appart and fall.

I think this applies to trailer tires in general via pressure. If you get better tires and up the pressure, there can be the consequences you mentioned.


I think it's best to get the manufacturers pressure vs load chart and use the pressures indicated there. Do this especially if you've moved up one load range. If you go from, say load range C (50 PSI max) to load range D (65 PSI max) and raise the pressure you will get a stiffer ride. With the chart you can set the pressure for your known per-tire load and then add a few lbs to have some margin. You will have a firmer ride but not over the top bone jarring (or should I say not wall cabinet dismantling).

[LHCAZ]

Maxxis gets my vote

[Underdog]

I went through a lot of tire brand failures on my 10,000 lb trailer. The latest I bought were Carlisle load range E, and no problems with them so far. Any Carlisle failures reported should be clarified as to whether load range D or E. And one of the biggest causes of failures is underinflation and resulting heat. I now run all trailer tires at their max rated pressure regardless of load.

[HappyCamper1962]

Originally Posted by SEB

Actually they are 81 mph rated tires. Just to clarify . I am also a fan of these tires and have read lots of great reviews on them. I would definitely go with them.

On the actual tire it states Speed Rating 75mph which I saw and noted. HOWEVER....NEWSFLASH FOR ME: My tires are not Carlisle, they are Castle Rock!! Glad you said something that made me go out to take another look. They are 8-ply but only D load rated. So regardless, replacements planned before our cross country trip. Now I need to take another look at Carlisle HDs and seriously consider them . Thank you, forum!!!

[HappyCamper1962]

OK now I am not finding the Load E rated Carlisle HD in my tire size. Am I missing something?

[Outsider]

We just bought our first full size (small) full function camper (had pop-ups before). This 2015 Coachmen Clipper 16B had only been used 5 times when we got it. It has the original Westlake, Load Range D, 8 P.R. Maxload 1710 at 65 PSI tires. We are currently only taking short trips (100-200 miles). Next year we plan on retiring and doing serious long range camping. I haven't seen the Westlake brand mentioned in any of the comments. In general is it a brand I can trust for long distance or would an upgrade be wise?


Thanks for you wisdom.

[CaptnJohn]

Originally Posted by Outsider

We just bought our first full size (small) full function camper (had pop-ups before). This 2015 Coachmen Clipper 16B had only been used 5 times when we got it. It has the original Westlake, Load Range D, 8 P.R. Maxload 1710 at 65 PSI tires. We are currently only taking short trips (100-200 miles). Next year we plan on retiring and doing serious long range camping. I haven't seen the Westlake brand mentioned in any of the comments. In general is it a brand I can trust for long distance or would an upgrade be wise?


Thanks for you wisdom.

Time to change. If you decide to keep them a while I'll send you money to buy me lottery tickets. Chances of them going much longer and me hitting the Powerball are about the same.

[HappyCamper1962]

Agreed, probably time to change them now if not very soon. Camper tires should be replaced every 4 years or so, regardless of tread wear. If your rig is a 2015 the tires were probably manufactured in 2014 or before then, if they have been on your camper since 2014/date of camper manufacture.

[Dodge Guy]

Originally Posted by HappyCamper1962

How many ply is that tire...? Can't seem to find that info... thanks!

Not sure off hand, I think 10 ply but I will have to go look.

[CaptnJohn]

Originally Posted by Dodge Guy

Not sure off hand, I think 10 ply but I will have to go look.

Carlisle LR E are 10 ply rated. I went with Carlisle LR F on my Cougar which are 12 ply rated.

[SEB]

Originally Posted by HappyCamper1962

How many ply is that tire...? Can't seem to find that info... thanks!

These tires don’t really go by ‘ply’ anymore. That was a term for bias ply tires. The new radials now use load ratings C, D, E etc and that is basically equates to 6, 8, 10 ply tires respectively. So a E load rated tire would equate to a 10 ply basically for comparison.

[Hclarkx]

Originally Posted by HappyCamper1962

Agreed, probably time to change them now if not very soon. Camper tires should be replaced every 4 years or so, regardless of tread wear. If your rig is a 2015 the tires were probably manufactured in 2014 or before then, if they have been on your camper since 2014/date of camper manufacture.

Absolutely agree on the 4 years. Two friends had blowouts, one at 5 years, one at 6 years. In the 6 year case the tire shredded, took out the plywood above, got into a 120V wiring harness, and pulled wires out of that whole side of the trailer. The trailer was totaled.

In the 5 year case, one tire failed and the other four all were found to have small to medium sidewall separations (bulges). I wish I could remember the brands.

Both of these guys now swear that 4 years is the limit.