Thanks Stewart, We don't have a Tech Folder here and I'm not sure how much content we could collect for one with the Towing forum being divided up like it is.
I did post up the details and some of these pics over in the EX forum too. There are a couple of additional pictures but with dealing with both old and new grease as well as crawling around on my back under the TT I didn't snap as many as I would have liked to.

 

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

I figure we gotta start somewhere! We can cross post the tech folder across the whole towing section forum, making it a sticky in all the tow forums. Maybe start collecting tech on refurbishing Pro Pride hitches.

Stewart

 

Over the years I have had nothing but problems with ST tires ,sometimes for long cross country trips had to have up to 4 spares onboard, no, not an exaggeration. when we bought our most recent trailer a 2015 MY 5th wheel it had way under rated tires, so the first thing we did was upgrade to LT tires and I will never run an ST tire again. The track perfectly, ride better, feel better and I haven't had a moment worry on any outings over the past 2 + years we've had them on the camper. Well worth the upgrade, for the peace of mind aspect, but added benefits mentioned above were a plus.

 

Not all ST tires are created equal - and the quality of offerings has improved significantly over the last 8 - 10 years. There is a small contingent of RVers in the full-time community who swear by LT tires... but those who do, invariably, are towing rigs that weigh in less than 12,000 lbs. (based on observations on numerous forums such as Escapees, RV.net, etc.). LT and ST tires are designed for different purposes and there are significant differences in the sidewalls. Unfortunately, brands like TowMax, etc., have given ST tires a bad name. More recently, RVers who need/want to go with load range G tires have increasingly turned to tires like Sailun (my personal choice - and that of thousands of commercial trucking companies), Maxxis, etc. My point it this: switching from STs to LTs on an RV - especially a heavier rig - is not necessarily nor always an "upgrade."

Rob

 

I ran Carlisle on my boat trailers for decades. Have run Carlisle ST on a TT and two 5ers. Never a problem, rarely need to add air. Have only ever heard of one Carlisle giving a problem ~~ a guy online running 11 year old tire.

 

Not a fan of Carlisles. To each their own. I do recommend some research.

on edit, here's a starting point to consider:
http://www.vehicletire.com/Complaint...e/Radial+Trail
http://www.epinions.com/reviews/Carl..._Tire/44823726

 

Anyone have any experience with Trailer King ST's. My Montana has them ST235/80R16 124/120 L Load range E. Made 4014. Thanks Garry.

 

They are Chinese made tires that are very cheap. This is the type tire that most RVers hate. My Sandpiper had them when it came from the factory and one had to be replaced the day it was delivered. They weigh about 32 pounds or so versus the Sailuns or GY614s that weigh about 65 pounds a piece. The TKs that came on them have very soft sidewalls and cause a lot of bounce in the rig. Most of the time it is these types of tires that separate during trips that cause blowouts and damage to rigs.

 

Yep, what the Medik said, plus they are getting OLD! 2 of my similar cheap Chinese ST tires failed (thankfully caught early with no blowouts or damage) at 2 years and 50 weeks of age. I run a TPMS system, always check pressures before every trip and keep them covered when parked at home sitting on steel plates so they are not on the ground. I have very low expectations and faith in these cheap ST tires based on my experiences and what I have read from other users.

 

Exact same tires that came on my 5er, although mine were newer on a 2016 5er. I took the 5er to my tire dealer, sold those to him for a $15 credit each on Carlisle tires. I spoke with a camper that said he had nearly 10,000 miles on the exact tire in 2 years, I just did not have faith in them.

 

Chinabombs. Is that politically incorrect? Hope so.

 

Eric, if it is or if it isn't, that's the correct term!!

 

my 5th wheel trailer from factory came with lt tires
goodyear wrangler ht 215 85r16e

 

Curious about your rig. Make and model?

Stewart

 

They came on a 2010 F150 truck I bought for work. Blow out at 3000 right front. Changed to Michelin like those on my F350 and that came on my new F350.