RV trailer tires
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RV trailer tires
Had a blow out on my fifth wheel trailer last Wednesday.
I was running Loadstar 235/85 R16. They were 2 years old and I was planning on changeing them next month. What brand of trailer tires have any of you had the best service out of? Thanks.
I was running Loadstar 235/85 R16. They were 2 years old and I was planning on changeing them next month. What brand of trailer tires have any of you had the best service out of? Thanks.
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The culprit 90% of the time is actually the rubber valve stem. They dry out and leak, causing the tire to run low on air and overheat.
Make sure you have heavy duty valve stems installed, the metal kind that uses a nut on the inside of the tire rim to hold it tight. Once you do this, tires of any brand as long as they are radial and not bias ply will last a long time.
Make sure you have heavy duty valve stems installed, the metal kind that uses a nut on the inside of the tire rim to hold it tight. Once you do this, tires of any brand as long as they are radial and not bias ply will last a long time.
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Here is what I was told..I have a 40 ft. Fuzion Keystone fifth wheel...new...starting blowing tires..long story but finally put 7,000 pounds axles on with eight lug wheel and G rated Light Truck tires. I told they were better than trailer tires..I had D rated RV tires on with 5,000 pound axles......about 4,000 miles and no more problems...good luck
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That's the worst when you're trying to go enjoy yourself and have to deal with that.
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I blew six trailer tires....could change them in less than five min....Had a total of 14,000 pounds on my tri axles...5200 # axles each and 2550 tires each...should have worked, but it didn't...good to go now...
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I have a question that is related I think: Does anyone cover their trailer tires when the trailer is parked? and what do you use to cover them with? I've always seen VINYL ones on RVs in the parks around my area but all I can find is the canvas type now.....I've got ST22575R15 on my Pace 24' enclosed car hauler trailer....Thanks!
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Thanks for the information. I think I will go with the Michelin XPS Rib LT 235/85 R 16 tire. Have been reading good things about them, can get a set of 4 out the door for $1,177.51. I also like the idea of the steel valve stems, a friend just had that issue last week, had to replace all stems cause his had dry rotted. 5ver will be ready today, tire dealer will have tires tomorrow, will be camping this week end.
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I also use the steel stems, I won't tow without tire monitors on all my truck and trailer wheels. They have saved me alot. Don't need a flat tire catching on fire. I got eight new Goodyears..18 inches g rated on line at a good price.....
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The covers are to protect the tires from the sun and slow down dry rot. When my rig is laid up I take the weight off of the tires and let about half of the air out and cover them.
My father would replace his F150 tires about every two years and put the old truck tires on his Prowler 25' TT. The radiais seemed to handle better than than the old bias plies especially in wet braking situations.
I'm about to buy a Salem 24.5 fiver and I noticed the tires are starting to crack. I plan to use 235/75/15Rxl to replace the H78/15s on there now. The rig weighs about 4100lbs so I'll look for tires that can handle 1500lbs each. Any comments welcome
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My father would replace his F150 tires about every two years and put the old truck tires on his Prowler 25' TT. The radiais seemed to handle better than than the old bias plies especially in wet braking situations.
I'm about to buy a Salem 24.5 fiver and I noticed the tires are starting to crack. I plan to use 235/75/15Rxl to replace the H78/15s on there now. The rig weighs about 4100lbs so I'll look for tires that can handle 1500lbs each. Any comments welcome
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rikard
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ricard: You really ought to THINK about replacing them with ST stamped tires because Special Trailer (ST) tires are built tougher than P and LT tires to withstand the abuse that causes tire bruising and blowouts. The ST tire's stronger side wall also helps alleviate trailer sway problems.
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Completely agree on the ST tires. A lot of us can put a trailer tire on a dime, back up blind, wiggle and turn around in crazy situations but the right hand turn curb hop will bite even the best driver now and then. Twin axles (or more) really put some side stress on the tires too, lots of flex and stress back there when turning and parking. Stiff sidewalls really are the crux of the trailer tire. (and the valve stem)
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Well I decided to buy that Salem fiver to replace my Midas/Dodge motor home so I'll probably be looking for tires soon. Good point about the sidewalls I'll look for some STs.
Its a small one only 24.5' and 4100lbs. and it has 4 x15" wheels. We plan to do local trips around New England this year and try some longer trips next year. I've hauled a similar size travel trailer plus boats and a pop up but this is my first "5". The deal includes the fifth wheel hitch, so I'll be removing my plastic bedliner (yea!). I'm hoping my cross bed tool box will clear the nose.
I imagine the wiring hookups are similar and I'll have to look for a brake controller. I haven't used this truck as a hauler.
How much of the weight is supposed to be on the 5th wheel?
All of my ball hitch trailers were 10% tongue.
thanks
rikard
Its a small one only 24.5' and 4100lbs. and it has 4 x15" wheels. We plan to do local trips around New England this year and try some longer trips next year. I've hauled a similar size travel trailer plus boats and a pop up but this is my first "5". The deal includes the fifth wheel hitch, so I'll be removing my plastic bedliner (yea!). I'm hoping my cross bed tool box will clear the nose.
I imagine the wiring hookups are similar and I'll have to look for a brake controller. I haven't used this truck as a hauler.
How much of the weight is supposed to be on the 5th wheel?
All of my ball hitch trailers were 10% tongue.
thanks
rikard
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