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09-03-2018, 09:56 AM
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New trailer tires
I have Rainier 205/75/R14 tires on our Premier Bullet. I'm thinking of getting new tires next year, when camping season starts, and was considering either the Maxxis brand or Goodyear Endurance. Both have the ST rating and 8 plys. Can I go wrong with either one?
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09-03-2018, 10:10 AM
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Probably not. Maxxis are established good tires with long track. The GY is relatively new and just establishing its track record. Carlisle is also a quality tire to consider. You may, based on wheel capacity, consider going up 1 size for more capacity, if the wheels are rated for it.
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09-03-2018, 10:22 AM
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What Chip said! I went with Carlisle Radial Trail HDs and opted to purchase new larger wheels to accommodate 3 load sizes higher. I went from your OEM size, LRC to ST 225/75/15, LRE. A remarkable difference as I don't stress about tires anymore...just undersized axles and springs. (leaf spring snapped like a twig this weekend on my Bullet...)
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09-03-2018, 11:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by busterbrown
What Chip said! I went with Carlisle Radial Trail HDs and opted to purchase new larger wheels to accommodate 3 load sizes higher. I went from your OEM size, LRC to ST 225/75/15, LRE. A remarkable difference as I don't stress about tires anymore...just undersized axles and springs. (leaf spring snapped like a twig this weekend on my Bullet...)
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Thanks. Not good to hear about the leaf spring.
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09-03-2018, 09:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billsr
I have Rainier 205/75/R14 tires on our Premier Bullet. I'm thinking of getting new tires next year, when camping season starts, and was considering either the Maxxis brand or Goodyear Endurance. Both have the ST rating and 8 plys. Can I go wrong with either one?
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I'm really surprised you got those tires on a 2018 model.
The tires do not meet the RVIA 10% reserve capacity recommendation.
You should try calling or emailing Keystone and ask them why you didn't get higher rated tires on your 2018 model. Mention the RVIA recommendation. It won't hurt to ask and it's very likely, with a little bit of persuasion on your part, you'll get a free set of upgraded tires .
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09-04-2018, 03:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CWtheMan
I'm really surprised you got those tires on a 2018 model.
The tires do not meet the RVIA 10% reserve capacity recommendation.
You should try calling or emailing Keystone and ask them why you didn't get higher rated tires on your 2018 model. Mention the RVIA recommendation. It won't hurt to ask and it's very likely, with a little bit of persuasion on your part, you'll get a free set of upgraded tires .
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We bought our TT in August 2017, so not sure when it was made. The new Standard started Sept. 2017, so I'm betting Keystone won't do anything as far as replacing the tires.
I think our camping season is done for this year anyway, so I'll get new tires next year, or have our dealer install them when they do the winterization.
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09-04-2018, 05:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billsr
We bought our TT in August 2017, so not sure when it was made. The new Standard started Sept. 2017, so I'm betting Keystone won't do anything as far as replacing the tires.
I think our camping season is done for this year anyway, so I'll get new tires next year, or have our dealer install them when they do the winterization.
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If your getting ready to put it away for the year I would suggest waiting until spring to replace the tires. No sense in starting the clock on tires just setting for months in my opinion.
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09-04-2018, 05:51 AM
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I got rid of the Trailer Kings and put on Goodyear Endurance in August. Only put one trip on them so far. They are much heavier than the TK's. My 25 cents.
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09-21-2018, 05:32 AM
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I replaced the Trailer Kings after 4 years without issues, to Goodyear Endurance this spring. They performed well during an east coast trip of about 1500 miles along with short trips. I always keep tires covered, on wood when parked and 303 on them. If any of this really helped, it didn't hurt. New tires moved up a level of capacity too.
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09-21-2018, 05:50 AM
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Think also about buying a TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) to go along with your new tires. I really like our TST 507 system. It was relatively inexpensive (around $250) and provides absolute peace of mind. It's already saved or bacon and our vacation.
Absolutely upgrade the factory tires, but think about a TPMS as well. Might be a good thing to suggest as a Christmas present.
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09-23-2018, 07:04 PM
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Second the TPMS. Installed one this summer on our 2017 21RBS. Ease of mind well worth it!
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09-23-2018, 11:38 PM
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Third the TPMS.
I came across a guy at a dump station with a half flat tire. He didn't know if it went flat while he was camping or on the way to the CG. I asked him if he'd thought about getting a TPMS and he said "I will now.".
We put a TST 507 on our rig as soon as we got it. It gave us some peace of mind while we still have the China bombs on. I got about 10,000 miles out of them this year. Not going to push my luck with them next year.
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09-24-2018, 04:07 AM
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regardless of what tire you decide on, my recommendation is always go up to the next size that was on the trailer.
right now there is a new rule that tires have to exceed the weight of the trailer by much more than they use to. can't remember the weight. but exceed the current size if possible.
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