Ok guys im in need of buying new tires for my stratos trailer. I have an 18ft with 150 johnson single axle trailer. What I need is input on trailer tires versus car tires Will be putting 225/75/15 on. Thanx for your input.
Ok guys im in need of buying new tires for my stratos trailer. I have an 18ft with 150 johnson single axle trailer. What I need is input on trailer tires versus car tires Will be putting 225/75/15 on. Thanx for your input.
This will probably open up a can of worms but I've been running Cooper Cobra radials on mine since last October. I've put around 7,000 miles on them since and haven't had any problems. I keep the air pressure at the max recommended. I've had three trips at 400 miles one way without stopping and the tires have held up great. Can't hardly tell any wear on the tread either.
Jason Ferrell
Virginia
2015 Skeeter ZX250
2015 Yamaha VMAX SHO 250
thanx Jason will see what else I get on here. J.D.
IMHO Car tires will be ok on a single axle trailer(Providing the weight rating is correct). But the sidewalls were not designed to be drug sideways on a slow tight turn on a tandem or triple axle setup.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by ericjeeper »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">IMHO Car tires will be ok on a single axle trailer(Providing the weight rating is correct). But the sidewalls were not designed to be drug sideways on a slow tight turn on a tandem or triple axle setup.</td></tr></table>
I'd say the opposite. Car tires are okay on a tandem, but will almost always be overloaded on a single axle.
The sidewall stress on a front tire on a car while it's turning sharply is way more than you'd ever see on a trailer.
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity,
nothing else matters.
Go with Marathons and keep them at 60 psi. Found this addendum a few years ago and haven't had a single problem yet. Discount tire will match Walmart's price too.
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...+tire+addendum
Eric, the Coopers ( 4 ) on my Bass Cat trailer are in perfect shape, 5 years+ old.Originally Posted by ericjeeper
I don't know what the deal was with my Marathons, I would rotate them and everyone had the belts break in them. All three of them.
Pat C. 95 Ranger R70 125 Merc. 56Th Tac Fighter Sq. 56Th SPS Sq. USAF
+1 After 3 Marathons started coming apart with broken belts, I'm now running Carlisle Radial Trailer RH's and have had no issues.
I run Maxxis radials never had any trouble with them.
This is title of the article you are looking for in the above search.
Marathon Special Trailer Applications - Tire Rack
Actually you can this click on the title and opens the pdf.
I did not know it would do that when I originally posted.
I went with Hankook and so far so good.
Just got a set of 4 Maxxis 215/75 R 14. I've researched trailer tires for a while. Seems the like the best tires are: Maxxis, Kumho (if you can find them), Towmax or a Towmaster. Don't worry, their all made in China or Thialand.
Agree 100%.
Also remember, the manufacturers lifespan for trailer tires is measured by age not tread depth (3-5 years). Balance them (sticky weights on the inside of the rim), treat them with 303 and replace at the manufacturers suggested lifespan and barring any road hazards your tires will be the least of your problems. I run Powerking Towmax and in 2 years have put 10,000 miles on them (I take a lot of long trips) and they are wearing great. I would pay the additional $$ for Kuhmo or Maxxis on a single axle. Dual gives you a little more wiggle room since you are distributing the weight over 4.
Those Cooper Cobras are tough!! I use them on my flat bed and they are awesome. I have firehawk 500 on my boat trailer with no issues after 5 years, but they quit making that model. I gave up on Marathons. I sold them for 3 years and they suck! Constantly coming apart. I went through 3 pairs in 5 years on my boat trailer and now 5 years with the Firestone Firehawks. No modifications. Explain that? I say give the Coopers a try. It's not gonna hurt!
Maxxis 8008 on all my towed rigs. The biggest difference is they are a high speed rated trailer tire (99 mph), about the only ones that I know of. Regular ST trailer tires are speed rated at only 65mph, exceeding this is asking for seperated belts and failure.
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