I change trailer tires out every two to three years. I usually install a new set just prior to Hallett every third year. So far no blowouts (but I run an open trailer so much less weight than an enclosed).
JJ
I change trailer tires out every two to three years. I usually install a new set just prior to Hallett every third year. So far no blowouts (but I run an open trailer so much less weight than an enclosed).
JJ
Dylan,
Welcome to the CMC craziness adventure. Trailer tires do have a shelf life and it is dependent on how close the tires are being operated to there load rating. I read somewhere that trailer tires loose 50
Cool read
Keep the trailer tires out of the dirt and covered from the sun while parked and they’ll last a lot longer!
Al Fernandez
Awesome story!
Ignore what anyone tells you about tire brands and get Maxxis brand radial D rated trailer tires with road hazard. Every other brand is absolute shit. If they haven't popped one, it's because they tow like a grandma or live up north where it never gets hot enough.
You can buy them at discount tire, special order, or online at discount tire direct.
Keep an eye on their eBay store as they sometimes have $100 off $400 and their online road hazard (call separately to buy) works fine in store if you bring a copy of the certificate in with you for replacement.
Tow like a grandma? You mean... Not 25mph over the limit like you?Originally Posted by Pranav
Trailer tires are like underwear and brake pads, everyone has a preference. Definitely stick to radials and be diligent about pressure and time in service. When I bought my triple axle encloserd I added a pressure monitoring dealie on Jerry's recommendation and love it. Changing tires on that beast fully loaded doesn't look like a good time...
Last edited by drecords; 12-30-2018 at 08:10 AM.
Daniel Records
CMC # 34
I would never pull a trailer without a monitoring system. For less than $300.00 for four wheels. I run six of these on the rv and four on the race car trailer. These also monitor heat so if a bearing is failing you will know about it before it welds itself to the spindle.Tow like a grandma? You mean... Not 25mph over the limit like you?
Trailer tires are like underwear and brake pads, everyone has a preference. Definitely stick to radials and be diligent about pressure and time in service. When I bought my triple axle encloserd I added a pressure monitoring dealie on Jerry's recommendation and love it. Changing tires on that beast fully loaded doesn't look like a good time...
https://tsttruck.com/507-series-4-rv...ms-system.html
JJ
Well the range must be decent on that thing if it reaches the front of your RV. No line amps or other trickery to get it to go that far? Last I was looking at a wireless backup cam for the trailer range was an issue getting all the way to the front of the tow pig.
RM CMC Director
I now own 3 trailers. This 20ft Enclosed with soon to be new tires: 35151348_10212355786552501_8838712738600452096_o.jpgTow like a grandma? You mean... Not 25mph over the limit like you?
Trailer tires are like underwear and brake pads, everyone has a preference. Definitely stick to radials and be diligent about pressure and time in service. When I bought my triple axle encloserd I added a pressure monitoring dealie on Jerry's recommendation and love it. Changing tires on that beast fully loaded doesn't look like a good time...
This 40ft triple axle Enclosed: IMG_3200.jpg
And this flatbed: IMG_3554.jpg
So keeping up with 7 axles worth of tires is gonna be a chore. Having a few trailer blowouts under my belt, I can tell you that on the double and triple axle trailers it is really a non event....at least in my experience it has been. Its just a loud bang, followed by some strange vibrations and sparks if its at night as the steel belts smacking the ground. In my experience (yours may differ), the trailer has never swerved or done anything but track perfectly straight.
I think the monitor systems are cool. And I feel like using the cheaper trailer tires is gonna work for me. Maxxis tires is probably the best, and the reviews definitely are great. $200 gets me a cheap set of tires from ebay. I'll mount and balance myself. And we'll see if they hold up. But with my blowout experiences, it does not scare my a bit to have it happen again. The tow vehicle tires.....now thats a different story. I have never had a blowout on the tow vehicle, and I pray I never do.
Thanks for all the welcomes. Looking forward to moving to Texas next April.
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