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    17” Bullet Rims tire recommendations

    I have 17” bullet rims on a 2015 dual axle Ranger trailer. I have the original General Ultamax on them now but they aren’t trailer tires?... What do you guys recommend as replacements? Already checked and Goodyear Endurance does not make this size.

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    I have a 2018 with 17-inch “Challenger” rims, and the factory tire on it is Kenetica. I would imagine it is the same profile rim as what you have, and I love this tire. Pulled my trailer ~8,000 miles this year and they show no wear at all. Extremely smooth riding, too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jc2bg View Post
    I have a 2018 with 17-inch “Challenger” rims, and the factory tire on it is Kenetica. I would imagine it is the same profile rim as what you have, and I love this tire. Extremely smooth riding, too.


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    Never heard of them. Checked it out and see they are made in China. Thanks but I’ll pass on these.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gabes1 View Post
    Never heard of them. Checked it out and see they are made in China. Thanks but I’ll pass on these.
    Ranger OEM tire. Pass if you want, but you may not find a better tire for your Bullets.

    https://www.tires-easy.com/215-65-17...irecode/170035

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    Thanks guys. Really appreciate the feedback.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jc2bg View Post
    I have a 2018 with 17-inch “Challenger” rims, and the factory tire on it is Kenetica. I would imagine it is the same profile rim as what you have, and I love this tire. Pulled my trailer ~8,000 miles this year and they show no wear at all. Extremely smooth riding, too.
    That's what came on mine. No complaints.
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    Most of what we have in America is "made in China"....

    Quote Originally Posted by gabes1 View Post
    Never heard of them. Checked it out and see they are made in China. Thanks but I’ll pass on these.


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    They used to use General Altimax rt43 but I think you can use any tire you like with similar load rating.

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    Try the high end Michelins. pricey but heavy side walls and doing good on my bullets.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bbbill View Post
    Try the high end Michelins. pricey but heavy side walls and doing good on my bullets.
    Got a model number on those?

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    I got 3 years out of my Kendas and that's not even rotating. Best tire I have ran on any of my trailers.

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    Gabes1 - why are you replacing trailer tires? The General tires were from Ranger Trail factory build. No need to replace them unless you have a specific reason such as lots of wear from many miles of service or some type of damage. As these are 17" rims you will find few trailer tires in this size. I also have a 2015 Z520C and I'll probably stick with the General tires when its time to replace mine. If you look on the cross member forward of the front axle you'll see a information plate stating to run them at 44 PSI.
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