Tire choice for trailer

[sibnai1]

ok I need 205/75R 14 Load rating C radial tires what do you guys recommend, I searched and came up with Tow Master, any input appreciated, tia

 

[spfortjohn]

Maxis has performed great for me on various trailers

 

[Buckeye Boater]

Our trailer came with Maxxis 8008. The original set lasted seven years (Note - shorter boating years up here in the north). Our average trip to the lake is 75-80 miles one way. They finally gave out this past winter. Since I had no issues with the originals, I went with Maxxis as replacements.

 

[MonacoMike]

They are all made in China and nowhere near the quality we used to get. I have had great luck with my Goodyear tires on all my trailers. (Have 14 of them on the ground, LOL)

MM

 

[sibnai1]

Thank you all for the tips, I googled Maxxis and they have even better reviews, time to start shopping around

 

[sibnai1]

They are all made in China and nowhere near the quality we used to get. I have had great luck with my Goodyear tires on all my trailers. (Have 14 of them on the ground, LOL)

MM

wow 14, that's quite an endorsement!!!!!! While there is something to be said for personal experience google does not seem very friendly to Goodyear trailer tires

 

[sibnai1]

Thank you all for the tips, I googled Maxxis and they have even better reviews, time to start shopping around

simple tire has em for $180.06 shipped for a pair, good price yes?

 

[MonacoMike]

wow 14, that's quite an endorsement!!!!!! While there is something to be said for personal experience google does not seem very friendly to Goodyear trailer tires

2 tandems and one tri-ax will get you there and the 14 doesn't count spares, as I usually have 2 spares on each trailer. I have seen and heard that before and it doesn't surprise me with how cheap they all are made. I also keep in mind that many RV and boat trailers are near or over capacity (after you get it home and put your normal stuff in it) to keep costs down and create perceived value. Many folks opining about their tires have little or no experience to even know if their trailer tracks right, I see them in the marina lots. LOL I have nothing negative to say about any specific brand but my properly maintained GY's have been good for me so far.

MM

 

[sibnai1]

2 tandems and one tri-ax will get you there and the 14 doesn't count spares, as I usually have 2 spares on each trailer. I have seen and heard that before and it doesn't surprise me with how cheap they all are made. I also keep in mind that many RV and boat trailers are near or over capacity (after you get it home and put your normal stuff in it) to keep costs down and create perceived value. Many folks opining about their tires have little or no experience to even know if their trailer tracks right, I see them in the marina lots. LOL I have nothing negative to say about any specific brand but my properly maintained GY's have been good for me so far.

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no argument there its not like the masses have ever proven to be/do bone headed things right?? lol

 

[CougarCruiser]

Maxxis was great when we had a boat on trailer

 

[suss1173]

Any other reco's besides GY and Maximus

 

[sibnai1]

so my Maxxis tires were delivered today and whaddya know they are made in Thailand, I hope my experience mirrors the reviews I've gotten and saw online ........

 

[Henry Boyd]

You shouldn't be worried about tires based on where they were made. When I worked in land side fleet management the company had two moulds at a major US tire manufacturer. Basically we owned the hardware and the tire company supplied the labor and raw materials. At the time we were consuming about 125000 tires a year on new container chassis and general M&R. My tire budget was north of $15 million per year.

Here's the thing, making tires is really a miserable process. To do it economically it can't be in a country that has any reasonable environmental regulation. Ever wonder why Pirellis, Michelins, Contis, and the good Goodyear are two and three times the cost of Kumhos?

Much as it pains me to say it, these tires are less expensive not because they are cheap, but because their cost structure is lower. Don't get me wrong. I am by no means a liberal tree hugger. The environmental standards protect both air and water quality. Milton Friedman would say to let the third world learn the hard way just because it won't be happening in our backyard. I tend to agree.

Henry




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[BlewByYou88]

You'll be happy with the Maxxis'. They seem to be the only tire I've never blown out, shredded, peeled the tread, or explode. I don't care what discount tire co. says, I ain't going back to Carlisle, and screw tow masters! That's counting, 14 tires on the ground. Tri axle boat, tandem toy hauler, tandem flat bed.

 

[sibnai1]

You shouldn't be worried about tires based on where they were made. When I worked in land side fleet management the company had two moulds at a major US tire manufacturer. Basically we owned the hardware and the tire company supplied the labor and raw materials. At the time we were consuming about 125000 tires a year on new container chassis and general M&R. My tire budget was north of $15 million per year.

Here's the thing, making tires is really a miserable process. To do it economically it can't be in a country that has any reasonable environmental regulation. Ever wonder why Pirellis, Michelins, Contis, and the good Goodyear are two and three times the cost of Kumhos?

Much as it pains me to say it, these tires are less expensive not because they are cheap, but because their cost structure is lower. Don't get me wrong. I am by no means a liberal tree hugger. The environmental standards protect both air and water quality. Milton Friedman would say to let the third world learn the hard way just because it won't be happening in our backyard. I tend to agree.

Henry




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Its not that I was worried about them being made in Thailand ....................... ok I was worried, lol I was thinking what does PHUKET know about tires, lmao sounds terrible doesn't it?? I'm oh so well aware of how prevailing wages, healthcare, bargaining units environmental concerns governmental agencies etc factor into and affect pricing and dare I say quality...............

 

[sibnai1]

You'll be happy with the Maxxis'. They seem to be the only tire I've never blown out, shredded, peeled the tread, or explode. I don't care what discount tire co. says, I ain't going back to Carlisle, and screw tow masters! That's counting, 14 tires on the ground. Tri axle boat, tandem toy hauler, tandem flat bed.

well between you and MM I hope I have the same experience thanks for making me feel better about dumping double the dough on the Maxxis .....