Trailer Tires Reccomendation

[Elbert]

Any recommendations for a good trailer tire? I'll have to check the size on my metal deck car hauler...
I believe the current tires I have are "trailer king", which came with the trailer when I bought it . Recently had one of the trailer tires explode, with probally less than 5K miles.

Trailer is a dual axle metal deck car hauler type rated at 10.5K, brakes on both axles, bumper pull. I'm guessing I'm about 9.5 to 10K (trailer + 60 + crap). Trailer axles are 6 lug 5.25K or something close (I would have to look that up).

 

[Elbert]

edit to the above....the tires in question are Power King, Tow Max ST, ST 225-75-R15, 8 ply load range d, 6 lug wheel.

I may consider going to 8 lug axle on 16inch E rated tires.... I need to weigh the trailer but I think I may be on the border in regard to the total weight, tires came on the trailer, it has two 6 lug 5,200K axles.

 

[Elbert]

If anyone cares to offer their experience...I've posted the same in the tire area but I would assume the trailer thread is appropriate too.

Car Hauler Trailer Tires Experience?
Ok if you pull a trailer that hauls your 40,60, buggy, camper, rock-crawler or combination thereof, and its weighs more than 7K combined weight...please reply to the below. Not looking for info on Class 8 rigs as thats out of my range.


(1) estimated or known total weight of the trailer loaded.


(2) Do you run ST trailer tires, e rated truck tires, or other tires on your trailer.


(3) What's been your experience with your trailer tires over time. What worked what did not work, what if any brand or type tire do you recommend?


What I have is a metal deck dual axle car hauler trailer rated at 10.4K (two axles at 5.2K), brakes on both axles, currently the trailer has the same tires it came with ..Power King Tow Max ST 225-75-R15, this is a 8 ply load range D tire which I understand is probably made in china.

I've asked similar questions around the board, general consensus is trailer tires suck. A number of people recommend to go with an e rated truck tire for the trailer. IF I change tires I'll go to a 16 inch tire that would probally be in the size of 225-75-16.

 

[se2000]

I have truck tires on my trailer. For a flatbed, I find truck tires better than trailer tires. I'd use trailer tires for TT and other tall enclosed trailers subject to cross winds.
I buy used truck tires for cheap. For most, they will dry rot long before you wear them out. If you use the trailer daily or are running through snow or heavy rain, that is different.
I don't think going to 16" will buy you much.

 

[Elbert]

if you were inclined to run e rated truck tires....good selection in 16inch....not so in 15.

 

[se2000]

As long as you can get some, that is all that matters. If you can get 16" for cheap, it might justify the cost of wheels. It is not like finding the right tires for your driving vehicle.
It is up to you and your situation.
Mine already has 8 lug 16" so No brainer for me.

 

[BMThiker]

I seem to remember woody endorsing a trailer tire that he runs on his toy hauler a while back (great tread wear and low failure rates). Might want to ping him.

 

[Elbert]

Made up my mind and I'll post any negative or positive reaction to the events downstream.

I'm going to buy a set of E rated LT tires in something around 225/75/16E. The Chinese ST tires are out.

Not sure on tire brand/model just yet...but BFG All Season Commercial in on my radar screen.

I generally run 75mph + on the interstate. Got to get some wheels to match..and since I run a commercial type trailer...it has simple gray painted steel wheels, I'll round up some of those in 16 inch flavor.

I'm on on the ST tires...the last blow-out for apparently no reason got me to looking into E rated tires like a number of folks suggested.