screw trailer tires?

[viking2018]

I was hoping someone could elaborate on a topic that I read about in another thread.

My viking 17bh has Chinese tires in a size of 205 75 r14.

From what I have read, the only good tire in this size (ST type) tires is the goodyear enduro

As an alternative choice, I believe someone mentioned that if you buy truck tires in a 195 75 r 14 they would actually be physically the same size as an ST 205 75 r14.

Is this a good Idea?

I found these at sears ( I have a gift card)

Sears.com

would they fit on my wheels??

[babock]

You have to derate them 10% for trailer use and they are not the same size as a 205/75/14

I use Maxxixs tires myself. The Goodyear Endurance tires have not been out long so keep that in mind.

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by viking2018

I was hoping someone could elaborate on a topic that I read about in another thread.

My viking 17bh has Chinese tires in a size of 205 75 r14.

From what I have read, the only good tire in this size (ST type) tires is the goodyear enduro

As an alternative choice, I believe someone mentioned that if you buy truck tires in a 195 75 r 14 they would actually be physically the same size as an ST 205 75 r14.

Is this a good Idea?

I found these at sears ( I have a gift card)

Sears.com

would they fit on my wheels??

Can you point out what thread you may be referring to? There is a lot of incorrect information in your quote above.

[viking2018]

Unfortunately I do not have link to the original thread. I was just searching "tires" and it was on one of the many pages in one of the many threads. Doubt I could find it again.

Ok, so what is incorrect? 195 truck tires not actually the same size as 205 st?



What I am trying to boil it down to is this:

I would like to buy US made tires that will fit my trailer with a load range of D or higher. My ST options seem limited. What would my truck tire options be?

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by viking2018

Unfortunately I do not have link to the original thread. I was just searching "tires" and it was on one of the many pages in one of the many threads. Doubt I could find it again.

Ok, so what is incorrect? 195 truck tires not actually the same size as 205 st?



What I am trying to boil it down to is this:

I would like to buy US made tires that will fit my trailer with a load range of D or higher. My ST options seem limited. What would my truck tire options be?

No, a 195/75R14 is not the same as a 205/75R14 in either width or diameter.

You may be confusing comparing a Euro metric sized 195R14 up against a 205/75R14. The Euro metric has an 82 aspect ratio which does make it close to a 205/75R14 in diameter.

Your options used to be very limited in getting anything higher ply rated than a 6 ply in a 14 ich diameter tire...without going to a Euro metric sized tire.

But that it changing also. Carlisle now builds a 8 ply rated (Load Range D) tire in a ST205/75R14, which is capable of over 2000 pounds.

https://www.carlislebrandtires.com/o...adial-trail-hd

[dustman_stx]

If you have the fender clearance, why not just go to a 15"? Wheels are cheap (unless you want aluminum), and you open up a LOT of options with much heavier duty tires.

[Oaklevel]

Originally Posted by viking2018

I was hoping someone could elaborate on a topic that I read about in another thread.

My viking 17bh has Chinese tires in a size of 205 75 r14.

From what I have read, the only good tire in this size (ST type) tires is the goodyear enduro

As an alternative choice, I believe someone mentioned that if you buy truck tires in a 195 75 r 14 they would actually be physically the same size as an ST 205 75 r14.

Is this a good Idea?

I found these at sears ( I have a gift card)

Sears.com

would they fit on my wheels??

Just my 2 cents just because trailer tires are made in China or anywhere else does not automatically make them bad tires. There is so much wrong information out there.

[DieselDrax]

Originally Posted by babock

You have to derate them 10% for trailer use and they are not the same size as a 205/75/14

I use Maxxixs tires myself. The Goodyear Endurance tires have not been out long so keep that in mind.

They've been out for over a year now with a number of people here on the forums running them without issue, including myself. How long does a product need to be out in order to prove itself?

@viking2018, I went with the Goodyear Endurance and have been very happy with them, but Maxxis are also good based on what I've heard. Stick with the OEM size, moving to a load range D will give you a nice cushion and you won't have to worry about running the tire at its limits and potential failures.

[Iwannacamp]

IMO...use the gift card for something else and buy your tires somewhere else. I googled the Sears website and don't see tires I would buy for MY RV. Does this mean they are trash? No, but I would then be wondering about the tires again.
Mine has 15" and LT tires just don't make it. It is change to 16" or use one of the 15" already manufactured and stop re-inventing the wheel.
YMMV

[babock]

Originally Posted by DieselDrax

They've been out for over a year now with a number of people here on the forums running them without issue, including myself. How long does a product need to be out in order to prove itself?

@viking2018, I went with the Goodyear Endurance and have been very happy with them, but Maxxis are also good based on what I've heard. Stick with the OEM size, moving to a load range D will give you a nice cushion and you won't have to worry about running the tire at its limits and potential failures.

A lot longer than 17 months.

[babock]

But I am glad there are beta testers out there! [emoji3]

[Flybob]

Originally Posted by wmtire;1803948 Carlisle now builds a 8 ply rated (Load Range D) tire in a ST205/75R14, which is capable of over 2000 pounds.
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Upgraded to these this spring and I am very happy, I have used Carlisle tires on my previous TT and had good results. If you don't overload the tires, don't abuse them, maintain the correct pressure and replace them in 3-5 yrs you should be fine.

[DieselDrax]

Originally Posted by babock

A lot longer than 17 months.

It's interesting that you would have an issue with a new tire but not a new truck...

Just busting your chops.

[My17Ram]

Originally Posted by viking2018

Unfortunately I do not have link to the original thread. I was just searching "tires" and it was on one of the many pages in one of the many threads. Doubt I could find it again.

Ok, so what is incorrect? 195 truck tires not actually the same size as 205 st?



What I am trying to boil it down to is this:

I would like to buy US made tires that will fit my trailer with a load range of D or higher. My ST options seem limited. What would my truck tire options be?

I just put a set of Goodyear Endurance 205/75-14 on my 233s and it tows much better than with the China tires.
I think the Endurance checks off all your boxes on your new tire questions.

[viking2018]

So, what would be wrong with putting a truck tire on? —- just can’t get them in the right size?

[My17Ram]

Originally Posted by viking2018

So, what would be wrong with putting a truck tire on? —- just can’t get them in the right size?

Not being a trailer tire is wrong enough for me. Sidewall stiffness maybe? Put the Endurance in the correct size 205/75-14 on. USA made. You will be happy with these.

[babock]

Originally Posted by viking2018

So, what would be wrong with putting a truck tire on? —- just can’t get them in the right size?

In a size 14", by the time you derate them 10%, they usually don't have enough capacity.

[Brewhedd]

Originally Posted by DieselDrax

They've been out for over a year now with a number of people here on the forums running them without issue, including myself. How long does a product need to be out in order to prove itself?

In the case of Good Year I will never use them if they are in service for 100 years. There have been too many people killed or crippled that used their motor home tires. Those tires, that I'm sure you've heard about, were never designed for that amount of weight. Good Year denied there was a problem that they were aware of (a total lie). Therefore, I wouldn't trust them to build a tire for a golf cart.

[DieselDrax]

Originally Posted by Brewhedd

In the case of Good Year I will never use them if they are in service for 100 years. There have been too many people killed or crippled that used their motor home tires. Those tires, that I'm sure you've heard about, were never designed for that amount of weight. Good Year denied there was a problem that they were aware of (a total lie). Therefore, I wouldn't trust them to build a tire for a golf cart.

I have heard and that's your choice. I'm not going to replace perfectly good tires that have a solid track record just because some other tire line has had known problems. Thanks, though.

[babock]

Originally Posted by DieselDrax

It's interesting that you would have an issue with a new tire but not a new truck...

Just busting your chops.

I wouldn't have bought it if it was a brand new design this year or first year for the engine.