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Old 06-09-2016, 09:33 AM   #1
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Tire Advice

My 2016 Bullet came with the Trailer King tires and I've heard nothing good about them on this forum. Im looking to replace them but am having a hard time finding anything but Carlisle and Hercules tires. One place had Goodyear but they would have to ship them in. My TT weighs 5290 dry and not sure what I need to get. I really want to get something before I have a couple of longer trips the next couple months. Any thoughts?
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Old 06-09-2016, 09:47 AM   #2
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Not sure what size tire your TT has, but based on weight, I'd say a load range C or D tire is more than enough. My guess is you have GVWR of 7,000 lbs. Lets say you're loaded to the max and have roughly 1000 on the tongue, that leaves 1,500 per tire to carry. Most load range C tires are going to have a rating of around 1,800 per, D range typically around 2,100 per. Either will be sufficient.

As for Carlisle tires, a quick search on this forum will show that many are in favor of them. I run them on all of my trailers.
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Old 06-09-2016, 10:20 AM   #3
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Maxxis or Carlisle, balanced and with metal stems. If OEM is LRC or LRD, go with the LRD and run 65psi, as mentioned, for a bit more margin.
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Old 06-09-2016, 12:13 PM   #4
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I would suggest Maxxis or Carlisle. I was going to install Maxxis but the dealer said it would be 3-5 days before he could get them, and, the dealers that could warrant them were fewer. I went with the Carlisle Radial Trail HD and have been happy with them so far. I've only made one trip from TX to FL with them (about 1300 miles) and they performed well. I upgraded from LRD to LRE. An unexpected benefit was the improved ride of the trailer. On the sections of I20 in Shreveport, LA and Jackson MS that are in terrible shape my trailer would almost buck the truck off the road. Not so with the LRE. It wasn't nearly as bad as it had been in the past.....so that makes me very happy.
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Old 06-11-2016, 08:18 AM   #5
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We ordered Maxxis via Amazon for our Cougar back in 2014. Had dealer install.

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Old 06-11-2016, 09:39 AM   #6
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I posted this information over a year ago. I have Power King- Tow max on the Keystone TT. I replaced GYs on boat last spring. Purchased Hercules Power STR for it. After looking at the tread, I noticed although they are different tire sizes the treads are 100% the same pattern. Looked them up. Both owned and made by the same co. just located in a different China city. Are they better or worst than Power Kings you decide. So, far no blows outs on any trailers in 40 years. In pickups and cars yes, about 8 to 10 that I can think of all but 2 caused by debris in the road. What ever you get inspect the tires before every trip and know what to look at, spend some money on a TPMS.
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Old 06-12-2016, 02:52 PM   #7
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RV trailer manufacturing building regulations require the manufacturer to use tires equal or greater than the value of the GAWRs. Your GAWRs - according to Keystone specs - are 3500# which would require minimum tire load capacities of 1750# on each end of the axles. According to specs your OE tires provide 1760# of load capacity at 50 PSI. Without having to worry about changing rims the next and only ST tire size up is the ST215/75R14C rated at 1870# at 50 PSI. Just about anything else would require rim upgrades. However there are some nice 14” options with commercial grade tires in LRD at 65# PSI inflation pressures if you’re lucky enough to have rims rated for the extra loads and inflation pressures.
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