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Old 01-31-2016 | 01:24 PM
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Does anybody recommend a good trailer tire. Besides Carlisle,size 225/75/15
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Old 01-31-2016 | 01:30 PM
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MAXXIS ...................don't buy carlisle
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Old 01-31-2016 | 06:19 PM
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Old 01-31-2016 | 06:32 PM
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Step up in load range.

mine require E and I run G instead
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Old 01-31-2016 | 06:33 PM
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For what it's worth, I bought these
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-X-Freestar...RWVhho&vxp=mtr)

I bought 2, then 2 more, finally 2 more (all six tires replaced) NO problems. Kept breaking belts before. (Goodyear etc) The shop that mounts my tires said most all trailer tires
are made in China.

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Old 01-31-2016 | 07:05 PM
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Another input for NO Carlisle - they don't stand behind their warranties.

Buy the highest load tire you can find in the size you need.
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Old 01-31-2016 | 08:13 PM
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Old 01-31-2016 | 08:25 PM
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Sydways please reply!
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Old 01-31-2016 | 08:39 PM
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E load light truck tires. No trailer tires.
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Old 01-31-2016 | 08:44 PM
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Same advice I always give:

1) Step up to 16" wheels if at all possible. Even if you have to raise your fenders a bit, it's worth it. Trailer wheels are cheap. More diameter means less heat.
2) Get LT E-rated truck tires, like discussed on several other threads; on the 16" wheels aforementioned.

3) If you have to stay with 15" trailer tires, go with the biggest size you can fit. Again, more diameter means less heat.
4) I will only buy Maxxis brand trailer tires. They are the best thing on the market. A friend did have a blowout of a sidewall on a brand new Maxxis tire, but we feel like that was an isolated flaw. Maxxis makes the only E-rated 15" trailer tires that I have found:
http://www.maxxis.com/trailer/traile...nflation-chart

There are quite a few other threads on this topic.

Definitely do not buy Carlisle.
I can't recommend Goodyear Marathons.

I've bought all of my Maxxis tires on eBay.

Be sure to care for your tires properly; also many other posts on this topic.

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