Carlisle Radial Trailer Tire

[Yosemitebob]

ST235/80R16 Carlisle Radial Trailer Tire LR E, 3520 lb Capacity

Has anyone any experience on a 5th wheel with these tires. I have used these tires on a boat trailer, and utility trailer, with no bad results, but was hoping to get some reviews for the 5th wheel.

[bsmith0404]

ST235/80R16 Carlisle Radial Trailer Tire LR E, 3520 lb Capacity

Has anyone any experience on a 5th wheel with these tires. I have used these tires on a boat trailer, and utility trailer, with no bad results, but was hoping to get some reviews for the 5th wheel.

Not sure what the Radial Trailer LR tire is. If you are referring to the Radial Trail RH, yes I had them on my last 5er. They were a great tire, ran them for 2 years before I traded the camper in. Put over 6000 miles on them without a single problem. Planning to put them on the current 5er in a couple months.

[meaz93]

I have the Carlisle ST225/75R15's on my Springdale...and they are only 3 yrs old and look brand new....took the trailer out yesterday, noticed a bad vibration. ...pulled over, called Good Sam> all 4 tires are toast?! Stranded over the weekend in Payson Arizona! WTH?....You could seriously sell these as new!...that's how good they look!
O, and to top that....the spare tire and carrier vibrated right off the trailer....bouncing across the interstate! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/13/ru6y6ysy.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/13/8ygatamy.jpg

[meaz93]

You can see a little bulge in the side of one tirehttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/13/aduru9ys.jpgbut the wear is minimal? !

[Yosemitebob]

you have the 225's do you know what they are rated for off hand? I don't like even hearing this about basically the same tire.

[TomHaycraft]

I don't see weights on the outer rim of the wheel. I know balancing the trailer tires is controversial (whether it is needed), but in my last debate about the subject, the thought occurred to me ... could that be a contributing factor to tire failure on our trailers? I say "contributing" as I know there are many possible factors.

I replaced the OEM tires on my Springdale with just shy of 10,000 miles on them. They had only been balanced for about 1/2 the mileage, when I had metal valve stems added for the TST TPMS sensors. No trouble with the tires, one was down to 4/32s, 2 years since manufacture, felt I got my money out of them.

We balance tires on our TVs. If you could stand the vibration, what would the result be, if we didn't balance them?

[pjhansman]

I put a set of ST235/80R16 Carlisle Radial Trail RH tires on my 5ver in late May this year.

So far....6,800 km (4,200 miles) without an issue.

I included steel valve stems, and had them balanced with the TPMS sensors on.

[CWtheMan]

3 to 5 years is the average life expectancy of a trailer tire, regardless of mileage.

That’s what Carlisle says about their ST tires. You can read about all the ST parameters in this Carlisle reference.

http://www.carlisletransportationproducts.com/cms_files/original/Trailer_Tires__Tips_Best_Practices.pdf

CW

[Yosemitebob]

3 to 5 years is the average life expectancy of a trailer tire, regardless of mileage.

That’s what Carlisle says about their ST tires. You can read about all the ST parameters in this Carlisle reference.

http://www.carlisletransportationproducts.com/cms_files/original/Trailer_Tires__Tips_Best_Practices.pdf

CW

I already knew what was said in the article, but it's great to have access to the article for future use. It is now filed.

Thank you

[Yosemitebob]

So, after months of thought, I'm going with the Carlisle Radial Trail RH ST
ST235/85R16E1 125 B

158 each. Lifetime balancing (3 - 5 years) Lifetime rotating (3-5years)

[bsmith0404]

I think you will be happy with that choice. I'm going with basically the same tire, but the F 128 load range. Not much difference in price, if your wheels can handle 95 psi of air pressure you may want to consider that as well. 320 lbs more load per capacity per tire.

[Yosemitebob]

I just may do that just for the extra security feeling :) I wasn't going to buy new wheels, but I think I shall do that as well. The 85 gave me just that much more but I like the idea of using F over the E rating.

[bsmith0404]

Your wheels may be good enough. My guess is you have aluminum wheels quite possible Sendel T03SMs (probably the most popular RV wheel). If so, they are rated for 100 psi

[Yosemitebob]

I hope so, I'll check on that tomorrow. (tx)