New Tires

We had a blow out on our way home today. Thinking of changing all 4 out. we have the factory tires on them still. have a few questions what is the advantage of going to load range E over keeping the Load D that I have now. Also where is the best place to go buy new ones.I have been looking through the posts and see eveyone goes crazy picking new brand of tires. The ones I have now dont shake or wobble at the high speeds. I know most people say to change the factory ones. Any help would be great. I cant believe after a year and a half i had a blow out already.

Myself - I will be changing to 16" wheels and LT E rated made in USA tires.

If by chance I change my mind and stay with 15" wheels; I will go with Maxxis E rated tires.

I've read many threads on many forums about this subject. The above is the two most popular choices. In that order.

whats the advantage of E rated tires

MountainMan wrote:Myself - I will be changing to 16" wheels and LT E rated made in USA tires.

If by chance I change my mind and stay with 15" wheels; I will go with Maxxis E rated tires.

I've read many threads on many forums about this subject. The above is the two most popular choices. In that order.

What size and brand LT tires are you planning. I'm considering the same thing but don't know if I have the clearance for the 16's. Seems to get a fairly higher weight rating you need to go with the larger 16's.

crazymcs wrote:whats the advantage of E rated tires

Included are: greater margin of safety for weight being carried, if you also go with 16" wheels the ride is a little smoother, the trailer rolls more easily (better MPG) due to higher pressure (80 vs 65 lbs).

Others may know of more.

I upgraded to 16 inch wheels and Class E tires three years ago. Still happy with the choice. I stayed with ST (trailer) tires; I will consider LTs next time around.

ok i have another stupid question whats the difference between the ST and the LT

ST (trailer)
LT (truck)

crazy mcs wrote:oki have another stupid question whats the difference between the ST and the LT

ST tires are special trailer, they supposedly have better UV protectant in them so the sun doesn't break them down as fast, and I think the side walls are stronger too. But most are made in China, and lots of folks say they are not built to USA standards, so they blow very quickly.

LT are light truck tires, just like you have on your truck.

Sometimes, in load range D, its hard to find anything but ST tires. Unlike LT tires, everyone makes them, but most are in load range E and higher.

But, I think you have to look at how much weight the tire will hold, and of course the height of the LR E tires.

I also have been looking at replacing tires. The LT seems like a good option. However, I have the 16" ST tires now and have very little (2.25"-2.5") between tires. From what I have seen, the LT tires run a little wider than the ST's. With such a small amount of clearance now, I would be very careful on putting 16" LT's on.

I went to 16" ST's. I feel the same as many do that the foreign tires are not as good. But, don't they all have to adhere to a DOT standard?

I'm sure they do. And I believe foreign manufacturers are supposed to adhere to lead content standards in children's toys and other products (cookware, for instance).

Tater

Lograf - I haven't decided on a tire yet since I'm hoping to get this season out of the oem's.

I do pay attention at campgrounds for 16" tires on 5ers especially Wildcats. I've seen 235/85/16, 235/80/16 and a smaller 215? or 205?

I can get an extra inch or so clearence by moving the Cats springs to the lower holes of the shackles if needed. I'm riding a bit nose high as it is right now with my hitch at its lowest setting.

I was going to pop for new tires and wheels this summer, but medical bills kept me from it. When I do though, I've already decided on Maxxis 15E and as well as E rated cast aluminum wheels. I'm scared to move up to 16" for fear I won't have enough clearance. I spend just as much time on gravel roads as I do paved. And some of them can get awfully washboardy and rutty.

TC

Dean Tires are supposedly made in American. There is another but can not find it now.

ST 235/85/16 D's came on my wildcat. I now have ST 235/85/16 E's. Load rating of E way over what I need but piece of mind is great.

Run 78 LBS

Recommended top speed.

LT - Fly Low
ST - 65

I keep it at 75 or under on the downhill.

TC wrote:I was going to pop for new tires and wheels this summer, but medical bills kept me from it. When I do though, I've already decided on Maxxis 15E and as well as E rated cast aluminum wheels. I'm scared to move up to 16" for fear I won't have enough clearance.
TC

After our blowouts and flats, we switched to aluminum wheels and Maxxis 15E. We need a few more miles on the tires to see how they are working out. Very well, so far.

Tater

Scruffy and Tater wrote:

TC wrote:I was going to pop for new tires and wheels this summer, but medical bills kept me from it. When I do though, I've already decided on Maxxis 15E and as well as E rated cast aluminum wheels. I'm scared to move up to 16" for fear I won't have enough clearance.
TC

After our blowouts and flats, we switched to aluminum wheels and Maxxis 15E. We need a few more miles on the tires to see how they are working out. Very well, so far.

Tater

Yeah, I've read nothing but good about them. Can't find them just anywhere though. Most likely will have to order them in and have them installed once their here.

TC

TC
I replaced mine this spring went 10 ply dont recall brand name but got them through T.O. Haas thier central city store total bill was like 560.00 for mt bal etc

I think those Maxxis E's are about as elusive as a USA made 225/75/15 right now.

I'd rather have the 16" LT E's but I will not be too heartbroken if I am forced to stay with 15" and the Maxxis E.

I've used Maxxis tires for years on my dirt bikes and atv's. I know from experience they make good tires.

Finding them may be the real problem as they seem to be a hot item as of late. I think people are so desperate to find a good/reliable 225/75/15 tire, they are buying Maxxis faster than they can produce them.

MountainMan wrote:I think those Maxxis E's are about as elusive as a USA made 225/75/15 right now.

I'd rather have the 16" LT E's but I will not be too heartbroken if I am forced to stay with 15" and the Maxxis E.

I've used Maxxis tires for years on my dirt bikes and atv's. I know from experience they make good tires.

Finding them may be the real problem as they seem to be a hot item as of late. I think people are so desperate to find a good/reliable 225/75/15 tire, they are buying Maxxis faster than they can produce them.

Hope they don't cheapen them or cut corners in the process of filling orders. Wouldn't be the first time a product's quality went down the crapper cuz everybody suddenly wanted it.

TC

Information about Maxxis Tires.
They started in Taiwan. They have plants all over the world and also in the USA
I have Maxxis tires on our trailer. No problems so far.

Portagie1968 wrote:I keep it at 75 or under on the downhill.

How do you keep the CHP off of your tail when the speed limit towing in the Great Republic of California is 55?

Re: New Tires
by kwf904 Today at 5:30 am


I also have been looking at replacing tires. The LT seems like a good option. However, I have the 16" ST tires now and have very little (2.25"-2.5") between tires. From what I have seen, the LT tires run a little wider than the ST's. With such a small amount of clearance now, I would be very careful on putting 16" LT's on.

KWF904
We went to the LT 16" and went from about 2 inches to about 1 inch clearence between tires. We have been on several trips since and have had zero problems.

Portagie1968 wrote: Dean Tires are supposedly made in American. There is another but can not find it now.

ST 235/85/16 D's came on my wildcat. I now have ST 235/85/16 E's. Load rating of E way over what I need but piece of mind is great.

Run 78 LBS

Recommended top speed.

LT - Fly Low
ST - 65

I keep it at 75 or under on the downhill.

Do you know what your axle spacing is? When the Wildcats come from the factory with 16's do they use the 35" axle spacing vs. 33" which is what i have with the factory 15" setup.

jacandjan wrote:

Re: New Tires
by kwf904 Today at 5:30 am


I also have been looking at replacing tires. The LT seems like a good option. However, I have the 16" ST tires now and have very little (2.25"-2.5") between tires. From what I have seen, the LT tires run a little wider than the ST's. With such a small amount of clearance now, I would be very careful on putting 16" LT's on.

KWF904
We went to the LT 16" and went from about 2 inches to about 1 inch clearence between tires. We have been on several trips since and have had zero problems.

What brand did you go with? and can you fit a wheel chock between the tires? I use the X-chock because it can close up tight, but wondering if it would fit with only an inch space.

mattebury wrote:

Portagie1968 wrote:I keep it at 75 or under on the downhill.

How do you keep the CHP off of your tail when the speed limit towing in the Great Republic of California is 55?

Never bother me. On the downhill they cut you some slack. The buses do that all the time and there speed is 55 in CA. Usually I run 55 to 65. The I have watch the engine because U can not lock out overdrive and it lugs the engine. Best speed is 65.

Mopar_Earl wrote:WC's only come with 33" axle spacing with either 15" or 16" wheel option.


Earl

Thank you Earl. I ordered mine from the factory with 16's.

You can save yourself a lot of pain and possibility of a lot of trailer damage if you invest in tire pressure monitor system. Blow outs do not normally occur suddenly. The tire pressure monitor system keeps you posted on the tire pressure in all tires and saved having to go around and individually check each tire.

After our last blowout - the one that did so much damage, we bought a set of tire monitors. We use them on the 4 truck tires and the 4 trailer tires.

Tater