Trailer Tires: 5 Things You Should Know
Making sure you choose the correct trailer tire for your needs is crucial to the overall safety of hauling your trailer. There are 5 key things you should be aware of when it comes to your trailer’s tires. Whether you are pulling a utility trailer, an enclosed trailer, a stock trailer, an equipment hauler or an RV, be sure you know and understand the ins and outs of your trailer’s tires.
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Just bought a new to me 1448 Jon boat, 1988 Evinrude 9.9hp tiller, and a trailer. The hour plus drive home was sketchy at best, dirt roads and slow. Trailer rehab time. At a minimum, the trailer tires are shot, dry rot. I don't know squat about trailer tires which is why I am here. Thanks for the extremely informative/educational video. Knowledge is pretty cool when passed along by someone who nails the delivery spot on.
I sold tires for 38 years and I agree with everything you said.
Appreciate that feedback! Thanks for watching!
So mention that the speed rating is based on 30 minutes not all day driving. If a tire has a speed rating of 80mph that means yes you could speed up to 80mph to pass another vehicle but not drive for 8 hours at 80mph. Most of us RVer's believe that 65mph is fast enough for a safe speed. It's not about you it's also about other people on the road that could be killed.
I recently bought a small 2003 boat and trailer. When I got it home I checked the DOT date code. 2002. Twenty-two years. Previous owner used the boat and trailer every year. Tires looked great, but a new set was the first upgrade I did to my new boat!
That was probably a pretty wise decision! Congrats on the boat!
Those tires are cheap, smart to not risk blowout.
Same here, 2012 boat/trailer, on the ride home I thought I was being followed by a low flying plane; 4ply cheesy tires, new tires are 8ply, effortless and quiet now..
I run 12 ply steel belted 225s. Best trailer tire upgrade I’ve ever done.
Very helpful reminders. Since you asked, I pull an 11,000 lb 5th wheel, and a dual 3500 lb axle utility trailer. I check the tire pressure & lug nut torque before each trip. I write the torque & PSI on all equipment w/ a paint marker so I won’t forget. Thanks for helping us be smarted about our trailers.
Way to go! You are one of the few my friend! Keep up the good work!
5 psi over cold. I used to heavy haul and that saved many tires. Especially in the high temperatures in the summer. I check tire pressure every trip. And sometimes during a trip. Excessive? Maybe. I have never had to change a tire on a trip. Carry spares for truck and trailer anyway. Y'never know. Pull a 48' 18K tri axle gooseneck & a 42' 13K dual axle fifth wheel. Inspect/service bearings often. Beginning and midseason.
My trailers are used intermittently so I check the tire pressures before each use. If used on a trip, I use the "thump" method each morning and when doing rest stops.
I do check tire pressure everytime I hook up to the trailers. Then again every morning along the way of our trip. But then again at every pit stop the first I do is go and touch all the hubs to see if anything is getting warm...
This is really good to hear! Preventative practices go a long way in avoiding break downs & emergencies. Nothing is ever 100% guaranteed, but it sounds like you have a good routine for checking things!
Bought a new toy hauler. It came with chrome modular wheels. Pulled it 1,500 miles. Checked the lugs and TP at almost every gas stop. At least felt the hubs and tires… got ready to head out and heard a clicking sound. One of the wheels was LOOSE!😮 The chrome had broken off the wheel seat so wheel was wobbling. Had to replace the studs and put standard steel lug nuts on it. Later went from 14 to 15 inch aluminum wheel wheels. Never had problems after that.
I check them every time! You are great! Good explanations on everything !!!!
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
Very informative and helpful. More people need to pay attention to their tire ratings than they actually do these days.
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
Your video was 100% not 99, 100 lol. Great job. Thanks.
Thanks for the vote of confidence! We appreciate you watching!
Loved the video. You provided a wealth of solid, useful information. I take my tire age and condition very seriously as I pull a 30 foot RV from Colorado to Canada each Summer. My tires are currently the originals from the 2018 trailer I pull. Although they look great, I will be replacing them in a few weeks as you suggested, because of the age-factor. Thanks again for the great video.
Thanks for the feedback! We truly do appreciate it. I'm glad the tire video was helpful to you, especially as you get ready for a big trip! Thank you for watching and may you have safe travels!
I pull an RV trailer and I check the tire pressure at least once a week while travelling or at the beginning of a trip. I also carry an extra spare tire just in case when travelling afar in some cases. In over 25 years of pulling an RV I only had one flat on my trailer and luckily it was not a blow out but just a nail. After replacing the flat with the spare, I stopped at the next town to replace my spare. It's harder than you think to find a ST tire [in the size required] in some locations. That is why I carry an extra spare.
We have a saying in our family. “It’s better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.” I’d say in the case of having a spare tire for your rv or trailer, this saying fits perfectly. Good job on being prepared and proactive. It’s what I do, too. I never haul a trailer without a spare tire.
Thank you for a very informative video. As a tow / recovery operator, seen lots of tire issues. This information needs to be out there. Well done.
For sure! Thank you for watching!
When looking for new tires don't forget to look for the tread depth. Some new tires are 7/32 some are 10/32 which is a 30% difference.Some are 4mm or 5mm. Many companies make the depth hard to find in their ads. If your buying tires with 20% less tread they should be 20% cheaper if the tires are comparable in quality.
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For a trailer tire most users have to replace them because of age or blowout -- long before the tread wears out.
I check the pressure on my trailer tires before every trip. I also run a TPMS on my trailer.
Generally, the more premium tires have less tread, and the reason is tread depth contributes to sway. Especially when loaded.. Cheaper tires have more tread to look better. Goodyear Endurance and Hankook Vantra ( another premium tire ) are both lower tread tires. Even the well loved Maxxis 8008 and Kenda Loadstars are lower tread tires
I never wore out a trailer tire, is that even possible?
Good advice. Thanks.
I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching!
Firestone LT tires were the the bomb 💥
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I like seeing all the examples you have being balanced. Something i think that is important.
Thanks for that feedback. And thanks for watching!
Great video. I'd like to see a video on the tire pressure.
Fantastic video... I understood everything explained. Thank you C J
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the information 😊
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Good Stuff I would also like to add that I have seen high psi tires with low psi valve stems !! I have seen the wrong valve stem just blow out
Good point. Happens all the time! Thanks for watching!
Also when folks add TPMS snesors to their rubber valve stem they take the risk of the valve stem wobble and fail. Always replace all rubber valve stems with steel valve stems when using TMPS sensors.
I have used 10 ply truck tires on every RV I have owned. I have never had a tire failure with them. The only tire failure I have had was with an original Goodyear ST tire.
I was just about to say the same thing. I have much better luck with using 10 ply lt tires. I also use tires that match my dually. Once my 4 rear tires wear on my truck I will put my camper tires on the truck to wear them off and put 4 new tires on my camper. Keeps my tires from dry rotting.
I have two living quarter horse trailers that came with Goodyear g rated 235/85R16a and I kepp them aired to sidewall max and I lost a bunch of them and only had GY stand behind two that lost tread but held air. I thought that maybe I was getting punctures like GY store said. I switched to Michelin XPS Ribs on advice of other horse haulers with the same experience. Those are 80 psi truck all steel plies tires. I aired them to 90 to have little squat and never had a failure. I got nail punctures and thebtire survived and it got plug patched and ran it to the wear bars. I learned no GY tires and LT is not a disqualifier for a sturdy made tire.
As I said in the video, I’m not a fan of Goodyear tires for truck or trailer, EXCEPT for the Goodyear Endurance, specifically. If you want to run a tire designed for steering like a truck tire is on your trailer, instead of equipping your trailer with tires designed for the function of being pulled that’s okay. That’s your business. I’m just getting the info out there from a shop/mechanic standpoint. Trailer tires is one of the most confused topics relying to trailers. The comments section is proof of that.
@@TheTrailerSmith the tire failure I had was the Goodyear endurance.
Had a Goodyear endurance with around 5000 miles on it and 4 years old fail recently on an 15:45 RV trailer. Checked the other 3 and were all cracked. Checked air pressure before trip but never imagined the tires would be cracked so didn’t even cross my mind to check them since they were hardly 4 years old. Original tires were changed at 6 yrs due to age and I thought GY endurance would be an upgrade. I will not use GY endurance again.
Just got a new 16' Utility trailer and pulled it home i did look at the weight it was good for but i didn't know all this so when i get off work tonight i will be checking all this out . Thank you for the info thats why i was here i was curious to know these things
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Great info..............thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback and for watching!
So Wise , Thank You . Why is the tire life so Short now? We Must all remember and execute
Great info!
Thanks for watching!
Definitely check before every use. I learned the hard way.
Sometimes the best lessons I ever learned was through the hardest way to learn them. Thanks for watching!
Most definitely,. every pull with a load. On long hauls I Always walk around at every fuel stop and even check the temp of the tires and hubs with my hand. Doesn't every one?.
Unfortunately, the only way to truly learn is......the hard way.
No. Absolutely not. It would probably surprise you at how many people barely give a second’s thought to checking the tires on their trailers. I’m glad to hear there this that do. Gives me hope!
I used to work in a tire store and I was trained. I'm not a tire expert, but I have been trained. The speed rating is for 4 hour sustained speed, not for a minute or two. It doesn't mean that the tire is going to fly apart if you exceed that by 1 mph. The load, speed and tire pressure all work together to determine how long the tire is going to last. If your load speed and tire pressure is near the max that the tire can handle, you're more likely to have a failure. This is a problem because so many RV trailers are designed to operate at or even over the tire and axle max weight. Reduced load and/or speed reduces the risk of failure. I have pulled a lightly loaded U-Haul trailer at highway speeds with no problems. I have a 1,000 pound popup trailer that I've pulled for many thousands of miles at highway speed on the 5.30-12 tires that it was designed to use, inflated to about 40 PSI. You don't need the listed MAX pressure in a tire if the load on that tire is significantly less than the max load.
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I just replaced the ‘18 Castle Rocks on my 19 foot Camper. (March 2024) They looked fine, but I plan to travel longer distances this year. Once the tech removed the tires, they were warped and extremely dry cracks in area I didn’t see. I bought the GY Endurance ST225/75/R15 at Belle for $640. (3 tires) my camper weighs 3600 dry, never been over 4200 on the scales. 👏👏 great info!
Good choice! Thanks for watching!
Great Video!!
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Great Video,
Thanks for watching!
Thx. Good info.
Thank you for watching!
I check my tire pressure every time I start to use my trailer. Check it in the cool of the morning and have a TMS to watch the pressures and temp of my tire down the road.
That's the way to go! Thanks for watching!
check or change? the tire pressure on a trailer should be adjusted depending on the weight its carrying, there are no shocks most can be safely pumped up to around 60PSI refer to the TIRE LABEL NOT THE DOOR STICKER OR MANUAL the door sticker pertains to the original equipment only and is usually not even correct just a good guess
Good Information
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I had a toy hauler with 7000 pound axles and it came with 16 inch load range G tires that failed frequently. I switched to 17.5 inch rims and 4400 pound rated tires and had no more problems. The new tires were the same diameter as the original tires.
You made a good move! We use 17.5 rims on a lot of our applications. Thanks for watching!
Very interesting, I do check the air pressure every time I pull our travel trailer mostly because it may set 2-3 weeks in between usage.
Good job! Thanks for watching!
SO glad I found your video. Was getting things in order for spring and towing the boat What about trailer tire balancing and flat spots from being parked over the cold months. Would those tire beads that balance as the tire rotates be a good idea?
Hi! Thanks for watching! I haven't used the beads enough to form an opinion about them. At this time, I just prefer traditional balancing. Most tires, once properly inflated, will return to form after being pulled. They can be balanced after that if needed. Hope this helps!
I check my tire psi before I pull out. In tire care I would suggest that if your trailer is parked outside and it’s not used very much to either pour a cement pad just for your tires and the second is to buy tire covers. I had a box trailer that sat outside and the drivers side of the trailer was basically facing east to west with no shade on it. One day I got to move it and while checking the tire psi I noticed that the tire was starting to dry rot. The outside of the tire had small splits all the way around it. The other tire facing away from the sun was fine. A cheap set of covers would have saved me $150 bucks. I also had heavy duty inner tubes installed when I put the first set of tires on it.
I do landscape/Hardscape/tree brush/dig graves in rural East Tennessee, in the mountains .I run a 7 x 12, 10,000lbs. dump trailer with a Bobcat E 20 /MT 100 most job sites. It's a lot of miles on crazy roads/trails sometimes at awkward speed and traction.😂 I was sitting outside of the tire place waiting on the tires to get done and was just curious about what else was out there. That hasn't been said anybody who comes across this video found in gem. Y'all should probably listen to this man. Also, if you don't check your air pressure every time you're about to pull that trailer out and double check your connections,before you load it up you're doing wrong.
Thanks for watching! I've been in those hills & mountains of East Tennessee. Beautiful country! Those winding roads are something else. We appreciate the feedback! Keep on keeping on!
LT tires are fine for trailer use if they meet the weight rating for the axle. They are built better. LT tires are actually designed for shifting weight loads vs static weight loads. The entire reason ST tires exist is that they are not designed to be used on an axle that can self propel. LT tires can be used on an axle that is self propelled.
ST tires are also built to be twisted under load, as the case with a tandem trailer in a tight turn.
Yes, LT is designed & structured to be on a vehicle. ST is designed specifically with trailers in mind. A QUALITY ST is the preferred tire for trailers while a QUALITY LT is preferred for light trucks.
Some RV company's (Air Stream) put LT tires on their trailers. The tire categories overlap with each other so if your going from a ST tire to a LT tire better make sure you are getting all the weight number correct.
Timely info as I'm looking to replace the tires on my travel trailer. I check the air pressure every time I take it out of the barn. It drives me crazy when I'm traveling the interstate at 70 mi an hour and a little utility trailer passes me and those 12" to 14" tires are just a singing. Check your lug nuts! 😄
Yes! Check your lug nuts! And your air pressure! It's crazy to me how many people are pulling trailers down the road that are in really awful condition or they are severely overloaded, or they are going too fast for the wheel/axle. It seems they always get to where they are going. I wouldn't make it 3 feet in those same conditions! LOL Thanks for watching the channel!
I have definitely gone over 55 with U-Haul trailers on a number of occasions. I thought it was just a suggestion because in most places the speed limit back then was 55, so I figured it was to keep me legal😅
🤣 I always took it as a suggestion myself! “Drive it like a rental”. But in all seriousness, yes there’s a specific reason for that recommendation. Thanks for watching!
I check them every time, because I use my trailer for about 3 - 4 times a year..... I also do the 1 mile stop and check hitch and chains and lights. I am a little paranoid
Good to hear from others who are safety minded! Great job! I'm a little paranoid when it comes to safely driving a vehicle or hauling a trailer. I just couldn't live with myself if my actions caused harm to my family or anyone else. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment. Keep up the good work!
I run my tires with a TPMS, so I know exactly what pressure and temperature my tires have. And before I take my trailer anywhere, I make sure the pressure is right, but I also check the torque on the lugnuts.
Way to go! Check. Your. Lug. Nuts. Always!
I have a : horse horse trailer with living quarters. I use it as a toy hauler, just one small Honda . I don’t run my tires at full pressure because it bounces around. I normally don’t run with more than 30 gallons of water. But I check the air pressure before every trip and make sure all 4 are the same. I also carry a digital thermometer and check all the tires every time I stop. Trailer stays under cover when not in use . This last trip I knew they were getting old and so I slowed down to 70 max. Coming out of Ok. Hit a really bad stretch on 40 slowed down to 60 . Stopped for the night and within 1 hour of starting the next day both of the front tires came apart. First one than about 30 miles the other one. Stay vigilant. Check tire temperature and check mirrors. And always take note of how it feels . Mine told me and I caught them before they tore anything up.
Good job on taking all those factors into consideration. Not everyone does. It really does boil down to a safety hazard on the roadways to ignore the key things to keeping trailer hauling safe. So glad you caught it before it caused damage to your or you trailer/vehicle!
Slowing down to 70? No way you should even have that rig going 70. Speed kills,everyday.
good video for the common sense things or things you should know if you want to run a trailer and they all apply to your car tires the same way i love to see a bmw or benz go rolling buy with some noisy tires and then at the stop light the cheap tires they bought for the car
Thanks for watching!
I have always checked my tires air press pre trip, truck, trailer, and cars. It's free insurance. Adjust as necessary. I agree with you.
Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for watching!
I pull a 7600lbs GVWR travel trailer and I always check the tire pressure before we hit the road every time we hookup. My cheapo TPMS quick working last year and I checked the pressure every time we pulled over for a break. Still running the original china bombs so very carefully with speed and pressure.
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I check my trailer tires for cracking, bumps, unusual ware and pressure before every tow. I also have an active pressure and heat monitoring system that reports information during towing.
That’s the way to do it! Thanks for watching!
I like your style, Man...great video, very informative. If you have kids, I'm confident that they receive THOROUGH explanations, lol.
Thanks for the vote of confidence! I’m not sure my kids would think they receive very thorough explanations. 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!
I do lawn care I pull a trailer about three times a week and I check the air pressure in the tires about once a month.
Keep at it! Thanks for watching!
Mine has a TPMS which is helpful.
That is super helpful! Thanks for watching!
I bought new tires for my small trailer when they were about 15+years old. Not much tread was left and there was cracks. I got nervous so I replaced them. They were made back when tires were made a bit better.
Yeah. I’d say it was probably time for new ones!
Tire pressure checks EVERY TIME before moving the trailer!!! So important before you hit the road! Every time folks. Be safe, stay safe. ((Topic Idea: how to properly inspect your frame and suspension system---how to properly look under a trailer for damage and wear. Another important safety consideration. Thanks TrailerSmith!))
Safety first! Great idea for a video! Thanks for watching!
Excellent information. Thank you! I check it every time. I run them at 40 PSI for light loads. I have 5x10 PJ U6 10' that needs new tires due to age. I also have a trailer that is towed by a 1981 Delorean. It needs to go precisely 88 mile per hour. What are your recommendations?
Check the flux capacitor! Would love to see a picture of the Delorean!
The age part is becoming an issue. Got a flat on my trailer the other day. 6 month old tires. Puncture was just below the outside tread block. Selling dealer refused to repair. Too close to the sidewall. When the tires were replaced 6 months ago, I saved one that was newer (it had been replaced 3-4 years ago) but was now 7 years old. Indicating to me that it was at least 3 years old when sold as new. Tire shops here are refusing to do anything except sell you new if it's over 5 years old. Guess I'll be looking for a tire machine. Had one years ago, should have kept it.
I run 45 lbs cold on my little car hauler (says 50 max). Always check before leaving the house and multiple times after they get warmed up.
Good deal! Thanks for watching!
I drove a Uhaul while towing my vehicle and did 75-80 from Fl to La.
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I rotate the tires on my trailers. I start at the right front putting the spare on and then go clockwise around the trailer. The last tire off becomes the spare. Also I have seen the inside edge will usually wear quicker. I will get the tire flipped on the rim giving more tire life. I also check air pressure regularly. Lube lug nuts and retorque once after roughly 100K. This has worked well for me.
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I check tire pressure every time I hook up to it. I check it again daily when hauling significant load. Rarely do I not check it. That only happens when running back empty or silly light load, but I still checked it when I hooked up
That’s the way to do it! Thanks for watching!
Amazon tire pressure monitor FTW 👍.
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I checked the speed rating on the uhaul trailer tires and they were good to do so we were going 80 most of the time
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Great video and great info. Just purchased a used RV. How do you know what the wheel is rated for?
It’s usual cast on the back of the wheel. You can see it if you get under the trailer.
Thanks for watching! The wheel should be stamped somewhere on it what it is rated. There are cases where it isn’t stamped. In that instance you should assume it has the lowest ratings.
I’ve pulled U-Haul car dolly with a 3/4 ton Volkswagen bug on it at 75 mph before 👍🏼👍🏼
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My RV trailer came with Westlake ST205 70 14 tires. Max inflation is 65 psi. My question is should they be inflated to that level? Should I run them at 55 psi for a bit more cushioning to help keep from rattling the trailer to pieces?
All good advice. I know what he is talking about. If you don’t follow his rules you will experience bad excursions period.
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I check pressure about every other time on my trailer
Good to go! Thanks for watching!
we have 30+ enclosed 10K capacity utility trailers in our fleet. when i switched up from buying cheap trailer tires to Goodyear trailer tires, our tread wear life went way up, and issues with tires went WAY down. more than pays for the difference in cost. you can feel the weight difference in the tires also, the same size tire in a Goodyear VS. the cheap tires is a several pound difference, with the Goodyear being much heavier, and the sidewall feels much thicker and stiffer. the Goodyears also seem less likely to get damaged from when the drivers take a corner too sharp pulling into a parking lot and 'hop the curb' with a fully loaded trailer.
💯 everything you just said. Thanks for watching!
I went from 15s to 16s, LT better than what I had, I never exceed 50mpr if that, will change to ST, soon! Thanks for the info.
Glad to help! Thanks for watching!
I have a ww2 jeep mb that is running the old non directional tires. The tires are marked Firestone usa and dated 1956. Not a single crack on them. Of course she rarely hits the street and 50mph is white knuckle max speed.
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What's you thoughts on tire pressure monitoring systems both interior & exterior type?
I prefer the internal TPMS. I'm sure the exteriors work, they are just more subject to the elements, in my opinion. Thanks for watching the channel!
I installed TPMS EZZ RV system on my truck and trailer so I have continuous tire pressure showing in my display when I drive. I turn it on before I leave on every trip.
Money well spent!
I TOWED MY 16K GOOSE NECK DUMP TRAILER 86 MPH TO THE DUMP.HAD TO GET THERE BEFORE THEY CLOSE. DIESEL POWER BABY
There may be an exception for getting to dump before they close! Pedal to metal. 😁
What tire would you recommend for a single axel boat trailer 2300# salt water?
What is your opinion on adjusting tire pressure to load and repairs. I have always had tires pulled off the wheel and patched depending on location. I shopped for a quality trailer. The standard tires were GY Endurance. When I towed it was usually 250 miles. Yes I checked tire pressure every trip. Most people think a wheel is a wheel. This not so as you stated.
If you know your exact total weight, yes, you can adjust your air pressure accordingly. Many times people will decrease air pressure to soften the ride, not taking into account the load and the pressure needed for that load. On patching tires, I have used patches & done repairs for years. Due to new federal regs, some are using patch/plug combo. I usually make my decision based on size & location of the puncture, always erring on the side of caution. If I’m using the trailer on a regular basis, I will likely just replace the tire.
I bought a 12 ton equip. trailer. Tires ( 8-14.5 LT LR-F 12 ply ) need replacing. What can you share with me about brands, size, tread patterns , hardness of rubber etc.... One tire I am looking at ( NM519 St 8 - 14.5 load range G 14 ply ) ---- 73.00 + tax ea.
I check my tire pressure every time I pull my 5th wheel out of the driveway and many times while on our trips.
That’s the way to do it! Thanks for watching!
I have a 30' fifth wheel. The original tires that were on it when I bought it were rated for 65psi max. I bought a new set of Goodyear Endurance that are rated for 80psi. The rims had a sticker on them that said to not exceed 65psi. So, with that, what pressure should I be running these tires at? So, I am exceeding the rim pressure if I increase to the 80psi for the tires. It is a conundrum that I find myself in.
Unfortunately, to get the correct performance out of the Goodyear Endurance, you're going to have to change your wheels. If you run the tire at 65 psi, there is potential for damage and wear to the tire. Good luck! Thanks for watching!
Now you have me up with a real conundrum..... I think of a RV the same way I think of a trailer. Jump in either and head off on vacation..... I have always had small RV's but recently bought a small trailer. I figured I am finished with all the maintenance of the RV motor, steering, etc. SO: if these ST tires are so great, wouldn't it be a good idea to run ST tires on my RV too?
Yes to ST on an RV trailer.
For those asking about ST tires on an automobile, I have seen on some ST tires warnings not to use on vehicles.
It is illegal to run ST tires in vehicles. And it’s definitely not safe.
I got a 2016 cargo trailer and I’m fixing to have to Replace the back door/ramp The wood is already rotting, even though I used a good exterior paint What Material would be best to use to put in place of the wood Something that would last a lot longer
Hey @6gatornation! Could you email me a picture of your ramp? I’ll see if I can recommend a better solution. adventuresmithco@gmail.com
What about using a light truck tire that compares weight rating wise to the trailer tire?
That’s a very good question. I explain my position on Light Truck tire (LT) vs Specialty Trailer tire (ST) in this video and in the Trailer Tire Update video we did.
I noticed that you had wheel weights on your tires. The next video should include how to extend the life of your tire. Easiest way to extend the life of your tire make sure it has good air pressure and that they are balanced. Last but not least have the trailer aligned.. Axles that are not straight will scuff the tires creating heat which shortens its life.
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What are your thoughts about putting an ST tire on my Chevy S-10.
That would be illegal in all 50 states, I believe.
@@TheTrailerSmith I thought so.. My neighbor has been running them on his '89 Toyota Tacoma for about 8 years now.
Idea for video: Is it possible to align trailer axles (Dexter) after a pothole hit? Tires are wearing on the inside….
That is something we can do a video on. Thanks for the idea! But if you’re having that wear, you most likely have a bent axle. I don’t recommend straightening a bent axle.
Have you any experience with airless tkres? Not solids, but tires with a honey comb side walls?
No experience with those at all. Sorry I can’t help there.
only use a TPMS system. Check before every use, everytime.
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I have the TPMS sensors that screw on to the valve stem of my trailer wheels and connect to my phone. And the signal works all the way to the cab of my RV. They monitor both PSI and temp.
Sounds good! Thanks for watching!
The trailer I am looking at, a Bear Track, to haul my Harley Trike, comes with MasterTrack UN203 st175/80r13, yes 13" rims. Will this be good for this purpose? Trailer weighs 410lbs and the Trike is approximately 1300 lbs.Is MasterTrack a good brand of Trailer Tire?
Hi! I’m personally familiar with MasterTrack, but I did a quick search on them with info you gave. Looks like that tire’s speed rating is about 81 mph, but be careful with your tow speed b/c on that 13” tire, that’s a lot of revolutions at highway speeds. It looks like the weight rating per tire is 1300 lbs, so it looks like the weight will be good. As always, make sure you verify the information yourself to ensure you have all your bases covered. Thanks for watching!
@@TheTrailerSmith Well the good thing is I don't intend to drive anywhere near 81 mph. I usually limit the RV to 65, (except maybe short bursts a little above that to facilitate a passing/merge. Hopefully the slightly smaller size will not be a problem. I mean the trailer, (and even the Kendon that I looked at also had 13"), were designed for hauling motorcycles/trikes, rated for it, so I can't imagine they thought people would not be hauling their trikes on highways. Thanks!
@@TheTrailerSmith One other question. The tires on the trailer, markings for Max Load, they give the weight and it says at Max Pressure of 50 psi. So I just want to be clear, that is what I should press them up to, cold. Not the 80 you indicated in the video as typical of Trailer Service Tires. The tires do have on them "Trailer Service Only". The dealer had them at about 28psi, and it was like that when I drove it home. Empty, about 30 miles. I hope that won't have been bad for them. Road conditions were good, smooth, no potholes, etc. I plan to use the trailer in a couple days and was checking the pressure.
I find the tires available around me are soft and dont have any tread, i make alot of turns so with dual axles it scrubs ALOT i got carlisle trailer tires and they dont really seem any better than the ones at princess auto maybe goodyear has more tread?
Depending on the surface you’re turning on & how tight you’re turning, most tires are going to scrub on a tandem axle. The Goodyear Endurance will definitely be a much better tire. Carlisle does make one decent trailer tire. Unfortunately, most Carlisle that are stocked will be entry level trailer tire. Thanks for watching!
@@TheTrailerSmith all tires scrub alot on a tandem axle its so bad that the tires will start to Cup and eventually it starts to deform the metal belt inside, I make lots of turns and literally cant use them, it also doesn't help much when a lot of the available designs are fundamentally flawed with flipping issues and loose bushing/no bushings just a piece of plastic,
How about small motorcycletrailer tires like st175 80 13 I have just bought a kendon fold an stand up single rail trailer no idea what the speed rating is trailer rated a 1750
I tow my bass boat over one thousand miles per month. I check the air pressure before every trip.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
Trailer tires don't worry about comfortability lol.
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I had a utility trailer 4,000# and currently a boat trailer 2,600# and I always buy CAR tires of a heavier load rating and typically air them below MAX at 28-30 pounds for some added softness or spring when hitting pot-holes or objects - the tire is a little more compliant and forgiving and transmits less shock into the trailer. No problems with sway and I don't pull over 60. Heck - I don't even carry a spare !! pulling trailers since 1993.
I used to run LT 6 plies on my Nissan truck, then looked at load ratings and started running passenger tires. Over 30 years, I have put on nearly a ton multiple times. I just air up for those times. Seems to work fine.
Are the Gladiator brand trailer tire any good?
They are a good brand and it’s what I try to use if we can.
I have a 2019 25' toy hauler, 10,600# GTW (that I run typically at 9500#) with TPMS and run near the max. Tires are always covered with white covers when parked to avoid SW USA sun damage. I never go over 70MPH (tires rated for 85MPH). I check the tire pressures within 24 hours before EVERY trip where I'll be driving >50MPH. I've put about 10K miles on the trailer since 2019. I hauled my nearly empty trailer back from a summer workamping job only 140 miles (downhill on a 78F day) Oct 2023, had the right rear trailer tire detread just as I hit 140 miles. No evidence of a puncture, the tread just peeled off and wrapped around the axle, doing some minor damage because I was slowing down on the freeway offramp when the damage occurred. IT ISN'T ALWAYS THE TREATMENT OF THE TIRES, some are just bad (Castle Rock tires that came on the trailer) :( The TPMS alarming saved me from further damage, I stopped and changed tires as soon as it was safe after the alarm. Soon I'll be buying 5 new tires (I don't trust the spare)
It sounds like you did all the right things! Keep up the good work. Sometimes a bad tire is just a bad tire. There's not a whole lot you can do, except get you a good set of tires the next time. Thanks for watching the channel!
I also have a 2019 toy hauler. Check the date on the tires because mine were from 2018 and i had two blow outs in one trip thid year. Always replace your tires after 5 years no matter what you do. I had Castiles as well and i put those things through hell, 130 degree heat in AZ, off road trails in NV and hopping curbs at gas stations. I would definitely buy them again, but i wanted to give the Goodyear endurance a shot to see if there is any difference.
I went 80 pulling a U-Haul (limit) it was fine. I had the insurance.
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So all things being the same such as ST 10 ply 225 75 15. Is there a difference between a $80 tire and a $150 tire or is it just name brand and marketing?