Carlisle Tires

[oldfamer]

Has anyone put these tires on their camper? Pros or cons

[matthewc45]

I have a springdale 303bhssr that came with carlise tires on it. Done blow out three of them.I am changing to a new brand of tire.

[chuck&gail]

Admit I've not checked in a few years, but they used to hold the honor of the most tire complaints on record with the government. To each his own, but I would not put them on anything I planned to use on the street.

[Festus2]

oldfamer -
If you were to browse through all of the RV forums, you will find all sorts of threads about Carlisle RV tires - most of which are not favorable. They have a poor reputation and you will read many posts written by former Carlisle owners who have their own "horror" stories to tell.
Many owners of these tires have replaced them right away or when they show the slightest sign of wear. If you do a forum search here, you will find numerous threads about tires - some of them about Carlisle.
The problem that many are facing when it comes to replacing their present tires is finding an RV tire with a good reputation. Many seem to favor Maxxis. One of the Michelin trailer tires is also highly rated but it is pretty pricey.
If you are looking to replace your RV tires, be prepared to do some research but if I were looking to replace mine, Carlisle would not be one that I would consider.

[gbsb]

My Carlise tires had 85 miles on them when I replaced them, good luck with your choise . I wouldn't even use a carlise for a tire swing but I have been known to be very opionated. George

[chain_dogg]

Originally Posted by oldfamer

Has anyone put these tires on their camper? Pros or cons

Don't do it.......They are known for blow outs

[hoffbrew]

I have had zero problems with them on my triple axle.

[chain_dogg]

Originally Posted by oldfamer

Has anyone put these tires on their camper? Pros or cons

Just a couple of many......
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fu...d/25930945.cfm

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fu...3.cfm#25707233

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fu...0.cfm#25332540

[hoffbrew]

Under inflation is a huge problem, I RV with 8 other families on a reg basis, they are all in the same negative boat about Carlisle but 3 of them have had blow outs; Goodyear and Mich tires. I ALWAYS check tire pressure whenever my trailer gets connected to truck, not everyone in my group does, esp the 3! Carlisle is a trailer tire so I go with that. Every mfg has production problems at one time or another period and when they do.... People like to bash. Check tire pressure often and don't drive 65+ mph. My magic speed is 58.

[Festus2]

hoffbrew -
You are quite right in that proper tire maintenance, not overloading your RV and driving sensibly all can prolong the life of any tire - Carlisle or otherwise. As you know, once a product gets a "bad rap" - deserved or not - it is next to impossible to get rid of that poor reputation. I am guilty in this case and have a negative bias (no pun intended) towards Carlisle tires - based solely on their reputation and the negative comments that abound on the forums about them.

[hoffbrew]

Don't get me wrong, when I go to get new tires again and my tire guy recommends a different brand, I would more than likely put on what he recommends do to his knowledge. Carlisle's have given me no problems, so I would not hesitate to put them on again. Knock on wood. LOL!!!

[RVUSA]

So far I have gone from fl. to ca. and then to pa. ~8K miles on a set of carlisle radial trails. I went up from D rated tires to E, and along with their being radials vs. bias ply and always running them at max psi, I hopefully will get some good mileage out of them. I run 55 - 70 mph, but usually right around 66 as that's where the motor likes it best.

[KenBob]

If we didn't have tire problems very early in each of our previous RVs, I would defend Carlisle tires. However, since that was not the case, our latest rigs have had the tires replaced before their maiden voyages. I should have requested the selling dealer replace the tires as part of the deal. But I was able to choose the tires I would be comfortable with.

[matthewc45]

Carlisle will stand behind there tire just went throgh all of the RMA crap with two of the tires that blow out on my camper and with in a week found out that Carlisle is going to send me a check for the two tires. I just wish I would have keep the first blow out.

[CincyGus]

Originally Posted by hoffbrew

Under inflation is a huge problem, I RV with 8 other families on a reg basis, they are all in the same negative boat about Carlisle but 3 of them have had blow outs; Goodyear and Mich tires. I ALWAYS check tire pressure whenever my trailer gets connected to truck, not everyone in my group does, esp the 3! Carlisle is a trailer tire so I go with that. Every mfg has production problems at one time or another period and when they do.... People like to bash. Check tire pressure often and don't drive 65+ mph. My magic speed is 58.

I take the following steps to avoid problems:

1) Check tire pressure before leaving on any trip (both from home and the campground) and adjust as needed at first gas station if not at home.
2) Check tires for cracking, bulging, peeling or any other visual sign there is a problem as I check each tires air pressure each trip.
3) Drive a reasonable speed (60-65mph).
4) Don't abuse them. Park on drained ground, keep them covered when in storage to prevent UV damage.

I've used Carlisle for extended periods of time over the years and not had issues with them because I take extra steps to take care of them. I've used other brands without issue also so I think my good luck has been more about my preventative care than anything else. Clearly others have had bad experiences with Carlisle so weigh my opinion lightly. Point is, take care of whatever you buy and you likely will be rewarded with few issues.

[allentx1]

I can vouch for the others that say check tire pressure AND do NOT drive over 65mph. I had 2 trailers with TowMaxx tires for over two years with plenty of miles on them. Didn't realize it until I had a blowout but those are all short trips where the speed limit is 60 mph. Once I got out on the interstate and a 75 mph limit, I blew one. I am certain it was speed, not air pressure. But now I drive no higher than 65 and just returned from 700 miles to the coast and not a single issue or hint of ana issue.

[sbmarks3]

I am worried now about my tires. I bought my Fuzion 403 in September, took off on a trip from GA to MA, had a blowout and decided to replace all 6 as there were signs of dry rot on the side walls. I ended up putting on Carlisle Radial Trail RH, ST235/80R16 3520LBS @85psi cold. The original tires (that blewout) were Ultra CRT, Radial Trail ST235/80R16 3420LBS @80psi cold. 100 LB more capacity per tire, 600 LBS over all. I only have 2400 miles on them so far with no trouble. So Far So Good. Maybe they have turned things around with their quality. I hope. I will post if I have any trouble with them. I know this is a very old thread.

[Martydonna]

Had them on my TT and they lasted almost 7 years. Great tire.

[Chinomax]

I used to think the same thing before talking to my tire guy at Discount. Of all of the trailer tires they sell the only ones not to fail are the new Carlisle Radial Trail RH. That's what I'm buying whan I need them. Chino

[CWtheMan]

About Carlisle tires.

http://www.carlisletransportationpro..._Practices.pdf

CW