Thinking about crossing my fingers - castle tires

[jdbunch1630]

Just picked up a 2020 wolfpack with the castle rock E rated tires, about to head to SD on a 3400 mile round trip, I really don't want to put new tires on a brand new camper, but with all the stuff I've read, i'm at least thinking about buying 2 new good years and having them with me just in case. Any tire shop on the road can at least change a tire. whats everyones thoughts

[Tatsngats]

I did 2 long road trips and several shorter trips equaling about 10k miles on the original Chinese tires on my first trailer, a FR Salem Cruise Lite. No problems at all. Keep them aired up to max pressure and you should be fine.

[dannyabear]

Originally Posted by jdbunch1630

Just picked up a 2020 wolfpack with the castle rock E rated tires, about to head to SD on a 3400 mile round trip, I really don't want to put new tires on a brand new camper, but with all the stuff I've read, i'm at least thinking about buying 2 new good years and having them with me just in case. Any tire shop on the road can at least change a tire. whats everyones thoughts

That sounds like a good plan

[MtBiker]

Tires have changed a lot over the last few years. Most are now rated for higher speeds and just built better. Manufactures are tending to use a higher rated tire than they did just a few years ago. Your E rated tires would have been a D rated tire with a 65 mph limit in the past.
Keep them aired correctly and don't speed and you should be fine.

[Iwannacamp]

Only thing I would add is to check the weight(at least advertised gross) and add 10% and check weight rating vs actual/estimate of weight. IMO if you are 20% under the tires rating...I wouldn’t be too concerned. I would invest in a tpms. Then you can keep an eye on the pressure with checking every day. Ymmv

[Cost4133]

ive put about 6K on my castle rocks this year, I tow at about 62mph no problems, tires are staying cool. im shooting for 10-12K miles and then ill replace.

[TitanMike]

Don't jump on the "Fear Train".

Check tires for proper inflation regularly, don't overload, don't "speed", avoid potholes and curbs, then just enjoy your trip.

Rather than buying a couple new tires as spares, invest in a TPMS that can give you early warning if you have a tire starting to lose air from a nail, etc.

I followed the above advice and got close to 20,000 miles out of my Chinese Tires before I chose to replace them due to their age.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by TitanMike

Don't jump on the "Fear Train".

Check tires for proper inflation regularly, don't overload, don't "speed", avoid potholes and curbs, then just enjoy your trip.

Rather than buying a couple new tires as spares, invest in a TPMS that can give you early warning if you have a tire starting to lose air from a nail, etc.

I followed the above advice and got close to 20,000 miles out of my Chinese Tires before I chose to replace them due to their age.

This is good advice.

It will give you some peace of mind and do a way better job of monitoring your tires than glancing in the mirror.

I got about 6000 miles and 18 months on my Castle Rocks before three of the four failed.

[Lvn2tvl]

I've been using TPMS for over 5 years and am monitoring tire pressure now without having to look at the monitor repeatedly during trips. My confidence in having a safe uneventful trip has definitely improved since I started using the TPMS. It's not a guarantee that a tire won't fail but you'll know in advance that an issue is brewing so you can pull over before it destroys a wheel well.

I recently upgraded to GY Endurance only because I needed new tires for my gooseneck enclosed trailer. Ironically they are the same size so I opted to put the new GY wheels on the 5th wheel and reuse the Constancy ones on the cargo trailer just because it made more sense.

[JimMorrell]

I have a 2014 32' Wildwood, GVWR 7,650#. The Cargo Capacity is 998#. I blew the first tire at 45 mph, 1,200 miles after I bought the TT. I have since blown 3 more.Except when dry camping, I carry about 1/3 capacity fresh water. I found the axles out of alignment, and fixed them. I changed to different tires as recommended by my Firestone Dealer after the first blowout (which cost me $7,000 in damages).I have just found that I am probably overloading the tires and am looking at going to larger, LT tires.I carry minimally required tools, jack and safety gear. Not a lot of clothes and necessary food and drink for the trip. The GAWR is 7,000# (both axles) which is 650 # LESS than the recommended GVWR! By all means, look at those tires. If you can, weigh it fully loaded.

[lewisra]

Ive got over 7k miles on my Castle Rocks. I think it’s crazy to throw out new tires just because they might be an issue. I spent $40 on a Zeepin TPMS on Amazon. Let’s me know tire pressure and temp. Works great.

[lazyjj]

I would still keep my speed around 65 max no matter the rating. Get there safely. Hope you have a great trip!

[Bluepill]

The Castle Rocks on my 2015 have over 15,000 miles trouble free miles on them. I run 3000 lbs in my trailer with a tire rating of a bit over 3200 Lbs. Speed rating is 65 MPH, and I drive at 62.

I check my tire temperatures with an IR thermometer 30 minutes after starting my trip, then about every hour afterwards when I stop for breaks.

On my 2019 I recently found a 20 degree temp. difference at one stop, and sure enough I had a nail in the sidewall.

[justpassinthru]

Hi there. You say you would like to buy 2 Goodyear tires to carry along with you just in case you do get a blowout. IMO if your going to go through the cost of purchasing 2. To carry just think about them laying around getting dried out by not being mounted. Then if you do have a blowout what’s the cost to have them mounted etc. why not just bite the costs. Change them out now, have better peace of mind and be done with it. Factor in the damage to the RV from the blowout and insurance deductible and repairs. For me not worth taking the risk. Again just my opinion. Hope this helps. Thanks

[whjco]

We have a 2019 Cherokee 274vfk that has the same E rated 15" tires. In reading the posts about Castle Rock tires being "China bombs", they all seem to be C and D rated tires and not the E rated. We've been on several long trips and have not had any problems whatsoever and the tires seem to be of good integrity and quality. As with any trailer tire, monitor tire pressures, watch curbing them and inspect them regularly. Otherwise, enjoy your trip and don't worry about them.

[Iwannacamp]

Originally Posted by whjco

We have a 2019 Cherokee 274vfk that has the same E rated 15" tires. In reading the posts about Castle Rock tires being "China bombs", they all seem to be C and D rated tires and not the E rated. We've been on several long trips and have not had any problems whatsoever and the tires seem to be of good integrity and quality. As with any trailer tire, monitor tire pressures, watch curbing them and inspect them regularly. Otherwise, enjoy your trip and don't worry about them.

Hmmm. Lions head does not show 15” E rated tires on their website(lest it’s old). Do you have 16” wheels? I have seen several notes of heavy RVs with 16s giving trouble. FWIW

[whjco]

Originally Posted by Iwannacamp

Hmmm. Lions head does not show 15” E rated tires on their website(lest it’s old). Do you have 16” wheels? I have seen several notes of heavy RVs with 16s giving trouble. FWIW

The tires that came on our RV are ST225/75R15 tires, Load Range E 10 Ply Rated, Speed Rating "L" (75MPH/120KM/H Max) and are branded Castle Rock. The trailer has 6-lug 15" wheels on it.

Bill J., Lexington, KY

[Iwannacamp]

Originally Posted by whjco

The tires that came on our RV are ST225/75R15 tires, Load Range E 10 Ply Rated, Speed Rating "L" (75MPH/120KM/H Max) and are branded Castle Rock. The trailer has 6-lug 15" wheels on it.



Bill J., Lexington, KY

Cool. With a 10k RV the cushion is there.