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I took the 10 year old Goodyear Wrangler HT 235/85/16s off my my Myco (LOTS of miles and abuse) and stuck them on my beater truck which I sold last week. They still passed VA inspection and were not dry-rotted. Your mileage may vary, but LT tires are the only thing I will ever install on the types of trailers under these bigger boats.

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Originally Posted by eightsecmopar (Post 4185592)

I think I'm going to use the Carlisle's 235 80 16 "E" load cap. 3520lbs.that's a 10 ply tire. $130 at discount tire. They do make a 235 85 16 in a "F" load cap. 3960 12 ply but I think that is a bit overkill.

Only if you don't like your trailer or the side of your boat !!!!

I and many people I know have had Carlisles come apart on them.

Toyo Open Country HT is what I ran on mine,,,,, there is a local tire installer that deals with truck trailer tires and they said they were the best at the time.

Just put brand new good year wranglers 235/85/16LT on my myco this summer after replacing the original goodyear workhorse tire that came on it from myco in 1998. With that many years on the original goodyears i felt it would have been a mistake to go with firestone

Goodyear 614s, done deal.

I thought I had this figured out but I guess I was wrong!!
I was concerned with the load rating of the LT tires only being 3000lbs. in the 235 tire. That's why I started looking at the ST trailer tires again. The 265LT had the higher load rating but it is too wide. I have a dual axle trailer under the Bullet that's why I was concerned with the load rating.
I will look at the Goodyears and Firestones again.
Thanks again for the input!!

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Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4185605)

DO NOT GO WITH Carlisle. NO ONE has had good luck with them.

As far as a tire guarantee goes, that's not going to do much for you when a tire blows, takes out your fender, and does $1200 worth of gel coat damage to your boat, if not worse. Remember, Tommy Boy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEB7WbTTlu4 Go with LT truck tires. That's what's been discussed on here mucho-numero times. Myco, Manning, and the other top trailer builders ship with LT tires.
Firestone TransForce
Goodyear Wrangler HT

I have had THOUSANDS of trouble free towing miles towing with those brand tires in 235/85/16 size on multiple trailers and setups.

IF you are hell-bent on an ST trailer tire, go with Maxxis E-load range. They have rave reviews with in all of the RV forums. I have Maxxis tires on my single axle cat trailer.

And last, remember that tires don't take care of themselves.
-Maintain pressures.
-Consistently look for uneven wear indicating alignment and/or axle problems.
-DON'T park them on grass or soil, Trailers need to be parked on pavement, concrete, or gravel.
-Do not leave them exposed to the sun.

I second the comment no the Maxxis tires. I put a set on my trailer earlier this year and they tow great. Time will tell how they hold up though. I got them at Discount Tire and purchased the warranty as well.

Pretty sure I had Carlisles under my AT and they kept blowing up for no reason.
Im happy with the Transforce so far, they are not under a light load thats for sure.

For a LT tire,hard to beat Michelin LTX 10 ply. A 100k mile tire

Go Maxxis 10 .... Carlisles SUCK