RoadKing Trailer ?

[Suthrn]

Does anyone know what kind of rims roadking uses on their trailers? I have a dual axle 16" rim trailer good for 12000lbs that I tote my Amberjack on. I am interested in upgrading the tires from the Carlisle tires because I keep hearing bad things about them. Some rims have PSI restrictions and I want to know what the roadkings are before I buy the tires. Thanks for any help.

 

[ChuckW]

It can vary depending on your setup. http://www.roadkingtrailers.com/parts.htm
You can call them directly, too. I've found them very helpful over the years. I even stopped in at the Ocala Facility once, because I needed some replacement parts (Tail light and license bracket), they gave them to me no charge and no questions asked. That's customer service.

 

[Suthrn]

Thanks for the link. It looks like I am limited to 80psi. That knocks out the Goodyear G614, they have a psi of 100+. Now I am looking at either the Michelin XPS Rib or B.F. Goodrich Commercial T/A tires. The BFG aren't near as much. Does anyone have any input on either of these tires? Should I be worried about my Carlisles or am I reading too much internet stuff? I plan on at least one trip of over 1000+ miles one way to Florida this summer. Thanks for any input.

 

[Redhook98]

I had no issues at all with my Carlisle tires. I had a tri-axle Road King that hauled my 290 AJ. NO problems at all. I have also never heard of any problems or issues with those tires... ??

 

[ChuckW]

I have had issues, I haul from MA to FL 3 to 4 times a year (3k round trip), do over 15k per year on my trailer. I have a RoadKing Tri-Axle for my 260. The Carlisle just can't handle tough conditions. They shread sidewalls and belts. I've been switching over to Goodyear Marathon's. They have been solid.

 

[Redhook98]

I have had issues, I haul from MA to FL 3 to 4 times a year (3k round trip), do over 15k per year on my trailer. I have a RoadKing Tri-Axle for my 260. The Carlisle just can't handle tough conditions. They shread sidewalls and belts. I've been switching over to Goodyear Marathon's. They have been solid.

Gotcha. I never towed mine that much. I only put about 1000 miles on the trailer prior to selling it. No wear at all on the tires. Most of it was just local hauling..... Nevermind...

 

[keokie]

I have found the marathons fall apart, too. Years ago I switched to bias ply light truck tires and so far they have been great. I also hear Maxxis tires work well.