NamMedevac 70
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I have also used Maxxis tires for many years on my TT with outstanding excellent results towing the trailer all over western U.S. from Texas.
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time2roll
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I had a MAXXIS losing the tread at about four years. Put Endurance on and so far so good.
Good luck with whatever you are running.
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fallsrider
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NamMedevac 70 wrote:I have also used Maxxis tires for many years on my TT with outstanding excellent results towing the trailer all over western U.S. from Texas. Glad to hear it. We are low mileage travelers, though, staying local mostly. We average no more than 25 hours driving longer distances each year. I would expect my tires to last better than frequent travelers.
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CKNSLS
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I have used all manner of Chinese tires. The trailer weighs 5,000 pounds. I have pulled from Utah to the East Coast and back without a single issue. I have had no troubles with any Chinese tires I have used. I have used at LEAST 4 DIFFERENT BRANDS. I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE NYLON CAP. I DON'T CURB HOP, RUN OVER 65 MPH, DO TIGHT TURNS, AND ALWAYS CHECK MY INFLATION.
According to some I am so lucky I should buy a lottery ticket! I suspect it just common sense.
The last tries were Greenball @ $68.00/each plus install.
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Huntindog
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CKNSLS wrote:I have used all manner of Chinese tires. The trailer weighs 5,000 pounds. I have pulled from Utah to the East Coast and back without a single issue. I have had no troubles with any Chinese tires I have used. I have used at LEAST 4 DIFFERENT BRANDS. I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE NYLON CAP. I DON'T CURB HOP, RUN OVER 65 MPH, DO TIGHT TURNS, AND ALWAYS CHECK MY INFLATION.
According to some I am so lucky I should buy a lottery ticket! I suspect it just common sense.
The last tries were Greenball @ $68.00/each plus install. From 2006 to 2021, I did all of those bad things and more to my TTs tires without a single issue.
Since I am in Phoenix AZ, which is brutal on rubber, I do not push the age. I get new tires every 5 years... Other than that, my secret??? I ran LT tires. Michelin XPS RIBS. I abused the snot out of them and they took it in stride.
Go with LTs and stop making excuses for your tires.
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Grit dog
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Huntindog wrote:CKNSLS wrote:I have used all manner of Chinese tires. The trailer weighs 5,000 pounds. I have pulled from Utah to the East Coast and back without a single issue. I have had no troubles with any Chinese tires I have used. I have used at LEAST 4 DIFFERENT BRANDS. I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE NYLON CAP. I DON'T CURB HOP, RUN OVER 65 MPH, DO TIGHT TURNS, AND ALWAYS CHECK MY INFLATION.
According to some I am so lucky I should buy a lottery ticket! I suspect it just common sense.
The last tries were Greenball @ $68.00/each plus install. From 2006 to 2021, I did all of those bad things and more to my TTs tires without a single issue.
Since I am in Phoenix AZ, which is brutal on rubber, I do not push the age. I get new tires every 5 years... Other than that, my secret??? I ran LT tires. Michelin XPS RIBS. I abused the snot out of them and they took it in stride.
Go with LTs and stop making excuses for your tires.
Reading comprehension….
A. He’s not making excuses, unless you mean making excuses for how WELL his tire have held up.
B. LT tires for 14” trailer rims? You’re way off base here. Even if 15”. LT tires don’t become viable, readily available or available at all until the 16” and up sizes.
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on my 3rd set in 15 years. Date code always runs out before the tread, but haven't had an issue with them yet other that rot/cracking between the tread rows when date runs out.
As far as I know, they are rated for 65 mph but I see a lot of people towing far above that. Courting disaster, IMO.
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Grit dog
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mosseater wrote:on my 3rd set in 15 years. Date code always runs out before the tread, but haven't had an issue with them yet other that rot/cracking between the tread rows when date runs out.
As far as I know, they are rated for 65 mph but I see a lot of people towing far above that. Courting disaster, IMO.
Do you and the others actually realize that the vast majority of light duty ST tires, in all sizes are rated for higher than 65mph now? Have been for years.
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ktmrfs
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I've run 3 sets of Maxxis tires on two different trailers, getting 25K or so miles/set before either tread wear (usually) or date came due for replacement. Did have one get a nail puncture, which the TPMS caught WELL before pressure dropped enough to result in tire failure. Other than that never any problems. But then the Towmax OEM tires on our Outback went 20K miles w/o any problems either.
The current sets on both my trailers are the Goodyear endurance. Endurance is one of the few ST tires with a >65mph speed rating w/o capacity derating, (85mph speed rating full rated load) and price wise were actually a few $$ less than Maxxis. Sof far I've only had the Goodyears for two years and one set has about 6K miles, the other 2K miles so can't verify reliability.
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ktmrfs
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Grit dog wrote:Huntindog wrote:CKNSLS wrote:I have used all manner of Chinese tires. The trailer weighs 5,000 pounds. I have pulled from Utah to the East Coast and back without a single issue. I have had no troubles with any Chinese tires I have used. I have used at LEAST 4 DIFFERENT BRANDS. I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE NYLON CAP. I DON'T CURB HOP, RUN OVER 65 MPH, DO TIGHT TURNS, AND ALWAYS CHECK MY INFLATION.
According to some I am so lucky I should buy a lottery ticket! I suspect it just common sense.
The last tries were Greenball @ $68.00/each plus install. From 2006 to 2021, I did all of those bad things and more to my TTs tires without a single issue.
Since I am in Phoenix AZ, which is brutal on rubber, I do not push the age. I get new tires every 5 years... Other than that, my secret??? I ran LT tires. Michelin XPS RIBS. I abused the snot out of them and they took it in stride.
Go with LTs and stop making excuses for your tires.
Reading comprehension….
A. He’s not making excuses, unless you mean making excuses for how WELL his tire have held up.
B. LT tires for 14” trailer rims? You’re way off base here. Even if 15”. LT tires don’t become viable, readily available or available at all until the 16” and up sizes.
Agree on LT tires.
Last I looked I could find NO 15" LT tires with a load rating that would handle my trailer. 16" no problem, lots available, but not in 15" unless your only needing a LR C ST tire.
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