tires

[Ziphead2]

Another question about tires for my fifth wheel. Here is my dilemma. I have Maxxis tires on my fifth wheel for 5 years now. Had two blow outs and yes I am a fanatic about tire care and air pressure. I had a blow out last month that not only destroyed the tire but also damages the rim (have to get a new one 200.00). I got a price on Goodyear Endurance for 800.00 mounting/disposal ect. The question is should I keep maxxis or try a new set of four using Goodyear. Any pro's con s, experience. Thanks for all the help!

[JIMNLIN]

You got some good advice but your question was do I keep Maxxis or go with Goodyear. I have the same question so I can't help you but am very interested in the answer. My choice is down to those two tires also.

With over 30 rv members reporting troubles with Maxxis and the OP having issues with them I certainly wouldn't put more of the same back on a trailer, regardless of brand.
Goodyears Endurance and Carlisle HD are both a new tire and are the new gen L and M speed rated tires.
The Provider ST is another new gen ST tire with a M speed rating and has been around since the '11-'12 era with some good results when we look at rv and non rv trailer/truck forums.
Higher speed rating are more to do with a tires ability to cope with heat issues generated at highway speeds.

And of course depending on the trailers axle rating we have certain brands of long lasting LT tires for certain size trailers.

[mileshuff]

Michelin XPS ribs or Bridgestone duravis are tough to beat. A bit expensive but I've never heard of a blowout with either.

[DannyA]

Ziphead2 wrote:
Another question about tires for my fifth wheel. Here is my dilemma. I have Maxxis tires on my fifth wheel for 5 years now. Had two blow outs and yes I am a fanatic about tire care and air pressure. I had a blow out last month that not only destroyed the tire but also damages the rim (have to get a new one 200.00). I got a price on Goodyear Endurance for 800.00 mounting/disposal ect. The question is should I keep maxxis or try a new set of four using Goodyear. Any pro's con s, experience. Thanks for all the help!

You got some good advice but your question was do I keep Maxxis or go with Goodyear. I have the same question so I can't help you but am very interested in the answer. My choice is down to those two tires also.

[JTrac]

The Goodyear Endurance are a recent addition and I think are the only trailer tires made in the USA, Alabama if I remember correctly. I put a set on my boat trailer and they made a big difference in the ride. No more bouncing and flexing like the Carlisle's did. I also just put a set of Hankook TH22 trailer tires on my Excel as my options are a little more limited with 17.5 inch wheels. They replaced a set of 6 year old Michelin's which were starting to show signs of belt separation.

[JIMNLIN]

What size and load range are your present tires and what is your trailer axle ratings ??
Help us and we can narrow down what works best and what doesn't work so great.

[phillyg]

I've seen a lot of anecdotal evidence about blowouts with Maxxis, where in the past they were the "go to" tire. Do a search for Sailun 637 tires. You can buy a whole set for under $800 and I've yet to see a single complaint about them.

[machunt]

Bridgestone r 250 duravis and forget about it.

[Michelle_S]

Just a correction: Good Year G949RSA 235/85R16 are an "E" rated LT tire, not a "G" rated.

[F-TROUP]

I'm on my third set of Maxxis 235r80 16 have not had a blow with them. I do change them out every 4 years.

If you do go with a G rated tire make sure you rims will take the pressure.

[Splashers3]

I didn't see the weight of your rig....but if you can afford them, and are within the "E" tire capacity then Michelin XPS RIBS....you won't have a tire worry for many years.

[md_procouple]

If you look at previous "Tire" questions, you will see a lot of people went to "Sailuns" including us. We are now into our 3rd year with them and no problems. I know Goodyear is coming out with an "USA" made trailer tire, but so far No results posted here. Good Luck and Happy Camping !!!

[fj12ryder]

If I had that experience with my tires, and I have, then I would not be putting the same tire back on, and I didn't. Definitely look for some better tires.

Hard to give much specific advice since you gave no information about the trailer, tire size, etc. More information is always better than less.

[rhagfo]

Well five years is pushing an ST tire life.
What size 5er and what tire size?

We have a 12,360# GVWR 5er and just replaced the OEM 12 year old LT 235/85-16E (3,042#) tires with a set of Yokohama YK-HTX's and look forward to many care free miles.

[MarkTwain]

Ziphead2 wrote:
Another question about tires for my fifth wheel. Here is my dilemma. I have Maxxis tires on my fifth wheel for 5 years now. Had two blow outs and yes I am a fanatic about tire care and air pressure. I had a blow out last month that not only destroyed the tire but also damages the rim (have to get a new one 200.00). I got a price on Goodyear Endurance for 800.00 mounting/disposal ect. The question is should I keep maxxis or try a new set of four using Goodyear. Any pro's con s, experience. Thanks for all the help!

Recommend Good Year G949RSA 235/85R16 "G" rated and 10 ply. I have not had I tire blow out since. Use metal stem valves to minimize normal air loss.