Trailer tires are the new pandemic and I won’t even leave the house without a spare. If you use your spare it’s great advice to buy another spare at the next large town to be ready again. Just as bad is pulling an empty trailer long distance because the bouncing will cause the tires to skip and scuff the tread right off!

Don't even get me started -

This tire was two years old. Properly inflated, properly loaded, 65 mph, 62 degrees ambient temp.

I carry two spares.

K

What brand of tire was that Keith?

I just replaced the tires on my dually and both the open and enclosed trailers. They all still had good tread depth and no weather cracks, have always been stored inside but they are approaching 10 years old. I used to get 10 years out of them but I agree the tires today just aren't as good and they were some of the most expensive tires I have ever bought.

Great thread gents. These are all things we know and actively look for but a reminder like this is always appreciated. We replace our trailer tires every 5 years regardless of mileage.

Very important - check and replace your spares too. I suggest rolling with 2 spares just to be safe!

I don't have a trailer but this would apply to tires used on any type of vehicle. A guy I know that worked at a local tire place told me that the reason modern tires run the risk of tread separation, blow outs, etc. and don't last as long as tires used to is because the manufacturers don't use real rubber from rubber trees so much anymore in their tires. There are too many "other ingredients".

That one was a "Mirage ST-900".

I am gradually working my way towards the Maxxis.

K

Any recommendation for the best replacement tires for my 20’ enclosed trailer? Size 205 75 15 on there now.

FWIW I've been using the Goodyear Endurance trailer tires (Load Range E) on our boat trailer - following advice here replacing them every 5 years. Knock on wood no issues to date. Last set I bought were still made in USA.

As an aside I think Rusty can get these too as I recall....

On my last trailer, I replaced them with Carlisle's. I was impressed with the lack of runout and how easily they balanced (yes I balance my trailer tires too):biggthumpup: