Dump trailer tires

[dnetherland]

I have a dual tandem big tex dump trailer. The tires are starting to show cracks in the sidewalls. Tire size is 235/85R16. Current tires are load range E. When shopping was considering going up to 14ply (Load range G) but it appears that Crosswind and Kenda are the only brands in 14 ply and I believe both are made in China. I tow heavy loads with that trailer and really hate the idea of a flat/blowout loaded. Any recommendations on 10 or 14 ply brands in that size?

Thanks
Don

 

[Skyco]

I gave up on chinese tires on my dump trailer and replaced them with Michelin XPS Rib tires. No problems at all. I am a little under my gross weight with the Michelins but I trust them 10x the chinese tires. One by one they kept getting odd bulges and worrying me.

 

[tcartwri]

I gave up on chinese tires on my dump trailer and replaced them with Michelin XPS Rib tires. No problems at all. I am a little under my gross weight with the Michelins but I trust them 10x the chinese tires. One by one they kept getting odd bulges and worrying me.

These are what I put on our triple axle float as well. They have extra sidewall belts that resist torsional loads better. They are pricey though.

 

[Diamondpilot]

While I have had some issues with Chinese tires I have by far had more issues with American Made Carlisle's and Goodyear Marathons. The best trailer tires going are Greenball Tow Masters and Maxxis. Both made in Taiwan. We gave up on the American Made ones years ago after numerous failures of new or nearly new tires made by Goodyear and Carlisle.

I replace 4 to 5 sets of tires a year in my part time marine business and have bought maybe 75 to 100 sets in the last 20 years.

The biggest issue is not Chinese Tires, its tire build dates. You can find them on the tires side wall as a code (example 4506) This would mean the tire was built in the 45th week of 2006. I flat refuse to tow Bias Tires, Mobil Home Tires, and Tires more than 6 years old.

I see it all the time where people buy tires and I look at them and they are already 3 to 4 years old. Just because they have not been mounted does not mean the clock on them is not ticking.

Chris

 

[Ken45101]

Chris is right about the manufacture date.

I am done with Goodyear, I've had to replace my 2007 truck tires because of sidewall cracking and I even have problems with the replacement Goodyears on our Jeep. The local tire dealer recommends Cooper. I don't know how well they will last but they can't be worse than Goodyear.

In the RV forums, Toyo gets good ratings for both motorhomes as well as travel trailers.

For a trailer that sits a lot, I recommend that you keep your tires covered from the sun.

Ken

 

[Diamondpilot]

I will also add that with these new tires they can not sit for long periods of time. Anything over 6,000# at the marina and in my storage unit gets put on Jack Stands for the winter lay up. If not they flat spot and blow out in the first 250 miles. Dont ask me how I know. Now that we do this no more issues. Also, if it must sit for long periods on grave or especially dirt put boards under them.

Chris