Trailer tire info,need some insight

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by bradford

Bias ply I like carlyse usa trails. Got them on 2 tandem axle boat trailers. Recently put a set of carlylse radials on a landscape trailer and it seems to ride smoother and pull a little better. Might try radials on the next V20 trailer. Towmasters bias ply on the skiff trailer seem good, stay away from Hi-Runs, cheap but ride like crap. I'll bet Destroyer will be here soon and give us the scoop though. He seems to know about that kind of stuff.

LOL Thanks for the quodos Brad.

Ok, for what it's worth, I also like and use Carlisle trailer tires. Been using them for decades and never once had one go bad on me. I like the Biased Belted tires rather than the radials for my trailers. Much less side to side squirm like you get with Radials. They make trailers tires for most trailer makers, so I figure that if it's good enough for the makers, it's good enough for me. Plus, they are made in the USA, not some cheap China import that you don't know about.

I use Carlisle USA Trail trailer tires mostly. And to quote their website:
"Carlisle manufacturers tires for many of the most popular trailers in use today. Each of these tires is purpose built to fit a trailer style or application. Carlisle tire builds road ready trailer tires built for work or play".

The Carlisle USA Trail Trailer Tire is a bias ply DOT approved for highway use trailer tire. The Carlisle USA Trail Trailer Tire is often found on boat trailers, cargo trailers, horse trailers, utility trailers and specialty trailers. Carlisle USA Trail trailer tires are made in the USA. They (Carlisle) have been building trailer tires for a long time. They are both innovative and reliable. Carlisle Tire was founded in Carlisle, PA by Charles Moomy in 1917. So they've been around for a long time and have earned the trust people place in them. Since 1917 Carlisle Tire has grown to one of the world largest manufacturers of specialty tires and wheels. Carlisle Tire is know the world over for producing high quality tires, tubes and wheels for all kinds of equipment from ATV's to lawn tractors, golf carts and trailers. Additionally, as I said earlier, Carlisle is a large supplier of OE Tires (original equipment) for many of the leading tractor manufacturers and ATV manufacturers.

So there you have it. The tires I use and why I use them. Mine are 14" rims and they cost about $89 each. For my money they are a well worth it bargain. Oh, and if you really want radials they make them also. I just don't like them as much.

[phatdaddy]

Thanks guys, good info. Buddy of mine just put 4 Carlisle radial ST's o his travel trailer. $325. They had to order them, but only took a day. Also heard to make sure they are "fresh". They can stay on the shelf for a year or two.

Guess the next question is radial or not.

What psi do you run the radials at, I'm guessing the bias is at 50psi

[THEFERMANATOR]

I have a guy on craigslist I found that sells them CHEAP, about half of what walmart sells them for. Yes they're china made, but so are the wally world ones, and about 80% of the trailer tires out there now. As to bias VS radials, if given a choice, I'll go bias ply. The load ratings are the same for both, but as I had somebody tell me before, bias tires let go and you get some scuffing, marks, and other stuff, but when a radial goes you lose fenders and can get holes knocked in your hull.

[bradford]

I run most of them at 50, radial or bias. Some trailers that are pretty light weight I'll run at a lower psi so they won't beat you to death.

[Destroyer]

I run them to the recommended inflation psig as found on the side of the tire. (usually in the 45-55 psig range).

[Woody76ss]

LR-C= 50psi, LR-D=65psi, LR-E=80psi. I do not recommend the use of P series tires on any trailer as they are only 2 ply in the side walls. ST & LT series tires are 4 ply side walls. Check the date codes on the side wall of each tire, if they are 6-8 years old or more get rid of them. Google tire date codes for the info on decoding the date code. 3500 lb. trailer should be running at least a load range C. 5000-7000 lb. trailer should be running at least load range D, 7000 - 10,000 lb. trailer should be on at least load range E.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Woody76ss

LR-C= 50psi, LR-D=65psi, LR-E=80psi. I do not recommend the use of P series tires on any trailer as they are only 2 ply in the side walls. ST & LT series tires are 4 ply side walls. Check the date codes on the side wall of each tire, if they are 6-8 years old or more get rid of them. Google tire date codes for the info on decoding the date code. 3500 lb. trailer should be running at least a load range C. 5000-7000 lb. trailer should be running at least load range D, 7000 - 10,000 lb. trailer should be on at least load range E.

Good info Woody.. thank you!!!

[Tunnaman88]

I used eastern Marine for all my trailer parts.. one stop shop! I rebuilt my trailer from ground up,.. hubs, springs, tires rims all new lights etc.. they were quick to ship..... or ebay has a pair for $155 galv.. rims and tires

http://www.easternmarine.com/st215-7...e-galv-mod-rim