Trailer King ST thoughts??
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Trailer King ST thoughts??
I've got a 2013 F250 Powerstroke hauling a 7,000lb '08 TT in Alaska that I plan to drag down to the lower 48 next year when we move (military). I bought the TT last year and towed 3 months with no problems; I'm sure the tires are original, if not they're too old for my comfort. Amazon has Trailer King ST tires for $82 (Prime--free shipping). Anyone have any positive/negatives on these tires? Amazon reviews are favorable. Thanks.
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I hate to say it but anymore trailer tires all suck these days. Almost next to impossible to find an American made trailer tire.
That being said I installed a set on my fifth wheel last August and have not had them pop yet after 500 mi. Went from load range c to e. Big difference in towing ride.
That being said I installed a set on my fifth wheel last August and have not had them pop yet after 500 mi. Went from load range c to e. Big difference in towing ride.
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Best thing you can do is pull the hubs and repack/inspect the bearings and service the brakes while you are in there. Inspect the axles to make sure they still have the proper camber and alignment to them.
When we bought our travel trailer we scrubbed a set of tires in less than 6K miles because the rear axle was in a bad way.
Trailer tires, just buy the right size and load rating that has a good customer review basis.
When we bought our travel trailer we scrubbed a set of tires in less than 6K miles because the rear axle was in a bad way.
Trailer tires, just buy the right size and load rating that has a good customer review basis.
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I've found trailer tires to be junk in general. I just replace them based on age and error on the side of caution. So even if the tread looks ok the tire gets changed every 3 years regardless.
My current trailer has small 14" wheels (twin axle). If I had a bigger wheels and room for more tire I would consider using a small truck tire. At least then you can pick a top brand name.
My current trailer has small 14" wheels (twin axle). If I had a bigger wheels and room for more tire I would consider using a small truck tire. At least then you can pick a top brand name.
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I've found trailer tires to be junk in general. I just replace them based on age and error on the side of caution. So even if the tread looks ok the tire gets changed every 3 years regardless.
My current trailer has small 14" wheels (twin axle). If I had a bigger wheels and room for more tire I would consider using a small truck tire. At least then you can pick a top brand name.
My current trailer has small 14" wheels (twin axle). If I had a bigger wheels and room for more tire I would consider using a small truck tire. At least then you can pick a top brand name.
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The trailer sits kinda low because its a small 2 axle ultralight (5500 lb GVWR). I've been thinking about doing an axle flip to raise the whole trailer up. I drag it out to the desert and sometimes the roads get rough and I worry it doesn't have enough clearance. Just an inch or two of extra height would help.
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Most of them appear to have a 75mph speed rating, which is good
Look at the letter behind the load rating to find the speed rating. E.g 107L
Beyond that, I don't know much about them. Customer reviews would prevail from there for me.
Look at the letter behind the load rating to find the speed rating. E.g 107L
Beyond that, I don't know much about them. Customer reviews would prevail from there for me.
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No, no, no
Not on dual axles, I have never seen trailers come with LT tires, just because you can does not mean you should.
The sidewall on ST tires are designed to take the twisting sidewall pressures exerted while making turns.
I've found trailer tires to be junk in general. I just replace them based on age and error on the side of caution. So even if the tread looks ok the tire gets changed every 3 years regardless.
My current trailer has small 14" wheels (twin axle). If I had a bigger wheels and room for more tire I would consider using a small truck tire. At least then you can pick a top brand name.
My current trailer has small 14" wheels (twin axle). If I had a bigger wheels and room for more tire I would consider using a small truck tire. At least then you can pick a top brand name.
Maxxis, Goodyear, Kenda, Kumho are not "top brand name(s)?"
LT or truck tires on a trailer is not recommended.
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Whenever it comes to tires each side has it's proponents, for example the ST versus LT debate, including some on this site. Same with best and worst brands. While I understand the logic of each side, man the tire issue is a tough one! Pair poor tire maintenance with variable manufacturing quality and you end up with a real problem.
So you go with ST tires. Do you stay within their speed rating? Do LT tires really come off the rims or break down when you "jack" your trailer? Do you religiously check tire pressure and maintain them at the max pressure rating on the sidewall? So you want a tire made in the U.S. My tire guys says that is a constantly changing so what I bought one year is no longer made here, now it is made there.
Way more questions than answers and no matter how dogmatic the opinion, I still end up thinking to myself "and how do you know that?"
Steve
So you go with ST tires. Do you stay within their speed rating? Do LT tires really come off the rims or break down when you "jack" your trailer? Do you religiously check tire pressure and maintain them at the max pressure rating on the sidewall? So you want a tire made in the U.S. My tire guys says that is a constantly changing so what I bought one year is no longer made here, now it is made there.
Way more questions than answers and no matter how dogmatic the opinion, I still end up thinking to myself "and how do you know that?"
Steve
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I've found trailer tires to be junk in general. I just replace them based on age and error on the side of caution. So even if the tread looks ok the tire gets changed every 3 years regardless.
My current trailer has small 14" wheels (twin axle). If I had a bigger wheels and room for more tire I would consider using a small truck tire. At least then you can pick a top brand name.
My current trailer has small 14" wheels (twin axle). If I had a bigger wheels and room for more tire I would consider using a small truck tire. At least then you can pick a top brand name.
I do something similar with the truck we use to tow on all the fluids, even if way ahead of schedule.
Breakdowns on the road not only cost in dollars, but can really make a mess out of a vacation schedule, so I figure I may be saving money in the end. Don't know that for sure, but that's just my philosophy.
Steve
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Not on dual axles, I have never seen trailers come with LT tires, just because you can does not mean your should.
The sidewall on ST tires are designed to take the twisting sidewall pressures exerted while making turns.
Maxxis, Goodyear, Kenda, Kumho are not "top brand name(s)?"
LT or truck tires on a trailer is not recommended.
The sidewall on ST tires are designed to take the twisting sidewall pressures exerted while making turns.
Maxxis, Goodyear, Kenda, Kumho are not "top brand name(s)?"
LT or truck tires on a trailer is not recommended.
The Jayco Baja with dual axle came with Dunlop "Mud Rover" LT tires from the factory.
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See that is the problem. There are RVs that come on LT tires, but there are also multiple sources on the Internet saying not to use LT tires. It always boils down to who you believe and why.
Steve
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From: In the field...
and...
and...
https://www.etrailer.com/question-59480.html
and...
RV Tire Safety: Can I change from ST to LT tires on my Trailer or 5ver?
Not all of the above links state without question ST and LT are not interchangeable.
I prefer to err on the side of caution.
Notice I did not write...it is against the law...void the warranty...or a host of other observations.
I wrote "I have never seen".
As Steve wrote: