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Old 03-16-2017, 07:26 AM   #1
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another tire question

Sorry make another tire thread, I'm sure it's been beaten to death, but this has been driving me nuts.

We have a 2012 Hideout 26 RLSWE currently running original Power King Tow Max STR, 205/75/15. The tires are coming on 5 years old and we are going to Utah in May and want to get them replaced because I won't feel comfortable on 5 year old tires going 1500 miles, duh.

I've been reading reviews and just going insane. What I've isolated it down to are GoodYear Endurance's or the GoodYear Marathons, the Marathons are similar to the Power Kings (1820 lbs./50-psi), where the Endurance is (2150 lbs/65 psi), would there be a pro/con to going with the Endurance's? I know the marathons had a recall, but I'm not sure if that's a valid reason. The cost is only around $125.00 total difference.

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Old 03-16-2017, 07:27 AM   #2
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Sorry make another tire thread, I'm sure it's been beaten to death, but this has been driving me nuts.

We have a 2012 Hideout 26 RLSWE currently running original Power King Tow Max STR, 205/75/15. The tires are coming on 5 years old and we are going to Utah in May and want to get them replaced because I won't feel comfortable on 5 year old tires going 1500 miles, duh.

I've been reading reviews and just going insane. What I've isolated it down to are GoodYear Endurance's or the GoodYear Marathons, the Marathons are similar to the Power Kings (1820 lbs./50-psi), where the Endurance is (2150 lbs/65 psi), would there be a pro/con to going with the Endurance's? I know the marathons had a recall, but I'm not sure if that's a valid reason. The cost is only around $125.00 total difference.

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See my reply to your other post in the other thread (tires).
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Old 03-16-2017, 08:44 AM   #3
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Sorry make another tire thread, I'm sure it's been beaten to death, but this has been driving me nuts.

We have a 2012 Hideout 26 RLSWE currently running original Power King Tow Max STR, 205/75/15. The tires are coming on 5 years old and we are going to Utah in May and want to get them replaced because I won't feel comfortable on 5 year old tires going 1500 miles, duh.

I've been reading reviews and just going insane. What I've isolated it down to are GoodYear Endurance's or the GoodYear Marathons, the Marathons are similar to the Power Kings (1820 lbs./50-psi), where the Endurance is (2150 lbs/65 psi), would there be a pro/con to going with the Endurance's? I know the marathons had a recall, but I'm not sure if that's a valid reason. The cost is only around $125.00 total difference.

Thanks
Basically when adding a load range to the same sized tire you are satisfying the intent of the certification label and also gaining some welcomed load capacity reserves. Those reserves can only be achieved by using higher inflation pressures which the higher load capacity tire can provide. However, the Original Equipment rims may not have the specifications for the increased load capacity and inflation pressures. If the rim does not provide you with that information it is recommended to call the rim manufacturer for conformation.
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Old 03-16-2017, 08:46 AM   #4
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No history on the Endurance yet. I bought Carlisle Radial Trail HDs last summer and have been very happy with them. I increased the load rating so I'd have an extra safety cushion.


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Old 03-16-2017, 10:27 AM   #5
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Basically when adding a load range to the same sized tire you are satisfying the intent of the certification label and also gaining some welcomed load capacity reserves. Those reserves can only be achieved by using higher inflation pressures which the higher load capacity tire can provide. However, the Original Equipment rims may not have the specifications for the increased load capacity and inflation pressures. If the rim does not provide you with that information it is recommended to call the rim manufacturer for conformation.
Okay since I am having one of those Senior Moment Days today, How do you interpret the PSI rating on these rims. Example many members have elected to upgrade to 110 PSI G rated tires, think Salium ??? on their rims rated at 110 PSI. One of my reasons for not going to G rated tires were knowing that my rims were marked at 110 PSI I was concerned and went with the Carlisle Radial Trail RH ST235/85/R16 F at 95 PSI to stay below that rim 110 PSI rating.

If I recall one member did upgrade his rims for the G rated tire. When these G rated tires start heating up I am sure they will exceed the 110 PSI rating of those rims.

So how should we view these rim PSI ratings. Is this the same as our favorite posts on ignore numbers and I Can and have been Towing That ?
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Old 03-16-2017, 03:59 PM   #6
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These are a couple of bullets from tire industry standards. Bottom line; When in doubt, ask the rim/wheel manufacturer about specs and limits.

Never exceed the maximum load capacity and/or inflation pressure of the rim/wheel.

Never utilize an unapproved rim/wheel or one that does not meet the approved rim width range for the selected tires.
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Old 03-16-2017, 04:22 PM   #7
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CW I think PARAPTOR is concerned about putting G tires on wheels rated for 110psi max and then they exceed that pressure in use. My E tires at 80psi cold will get to 88psi in use. I would assume the wheel that is rated at 110psi (or 80) is designed for the expected increase in pressure while in use?
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Old 03-16-2017, 05:10 PM   #8
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Thanks gearhead, that's the question
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I could be wrong but I can't imagine that a rim PSI isn't done like a tire. It just doesn't say so on it.


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I could be wrong but I can't imagine that a rim PSI isn't done like a tire. It just doesn't say so on it.


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Old 03-16-2017, 05:53 PM   #11
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Carlisle has a good reputation. Endurance is too new to have a reputation. Marathon are not reviewed very well... That should give my answer....
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Tire and wheel builders use various laws of thermodynamics to account for the increased pressures generated by heat. In the fitment of wheels and tires the recommended cold inflation pressures for the maximum load capacities have therefore been accounted for.

An OEM tire with a maximum load capacity of 3520# @ 80 psi would not overtax an OEM rim with a maximum load capacity of 3520# @ 80 psi.
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Old 03-17-2017, 09:13 AM   #14
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To the OP looking at 205/75/15 tires. The Maxxis M8008 tires are very highly rated. I've also had good luck with Duro ST tires. My previous popup had Carlisle tires that lasted more than 10 years.

I have a personal bias against Goodyear tires of any kind. The Marathons have mixed reviews and the Endurance are too new.
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Old 03-17-2017, 01:55 PM   #15
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This thread has really enlightened me. So my current tires are 1820lbs \50psi, c rated, yet I cant find a tire that is 8ply D rated in 1820lbs. I've attached the sticker that's on my current wheel and it clearly says 1820, yet when I pull up the tech sheet from dexstar it says my model can handle up to 2150 lbs, I have attached the sticker and will have to call dexstar on Monday because I just missed them, time zone wise..

Does that look about right?? Thanks


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Old 03-20-2017, 05:54 AM   #16
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I spoke to Dexstar this morning and she said this "older" wheel was only rated for 1820lbs, the newer models are now rated for 2150 lbs..So it looks like I'm stuck with C rated's or upgrade my wheels...ugh
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Old 03-21-2017, 03:00 AM   #17
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Did Dexstar say the wheels can't handle 65 psi? Sure they may be limited in weight capacity but a LRD tire, properly inflated, will be a better tire. Just don't load your trailer to be heavier than the wheels can handle. Either way, stick with a highly rated tire brand/model.
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Old 03-21-2017, 04:06 AM   #18
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As stated, find out what the psi rating is for the wheel. IMO it is okay to put a tire on that is rated for more weight than the wheel as long as you do not exceed the weight rating for the wheel. It's no different than upgrading the tire and wheel combo for more weight than the axle is rated for. At that point you just can't exceed the rating of the axle. It doesn't hurt to increase the capability of any of the 3 components as long as your actual weights don't exceed the capability of the weakest link.
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Old 04-11-2017, 07:47 AM   #19
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This tire thing is killing me

As a newbie about to hit the road full-time, I really appreciate all of the info about tires and wheels. It will absolutely keep my family safer on the road.

What really gets me is how the trailer manufacturers and dealers can get away with selling me a BRAND NEW trailer that is stated to have a 1,950 lbs cargo capacity (one of the selling points because of my full-time plans) while putting tires on the trailer that are only rated for 1,720 lbs! (Haven't checked the wheel load capacity yet, but will soon thanks to this post.)

One RVer I follow had THREE blowouts in the first six months on his new trailer because the tires were lower rated (below trailer cargo capacity). If I hadn't seen his video about learning this important piece of info after the fact, I wouldn't have thought to look into all of these issues.

So I'm grateful to him and grateful to you folks for laying all of this out and keeping us safe. Long live the forum.
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As a newbie about to hit the road full-time, I really appreciate all of the info about tires and wheels. It will absolutely keep my family safer on the road.

What really gets me is how the trailer manufacturers and dealers can get away with selling me a BRAND NEW trailer that is stated to have a 1,950 lbs cargo capacity (one of the selling points because of my full-time plans) while putting tires on the trailer that are only rated for 1,720 lbs! (Haven't checked the wheel load capacity yet, but will soon thanks to this post.)

One RVer I follow had THREE blowouts in the first six months on his new trailer because the tires were lower rated (below trailer cargo capacity). If I hadn't seen his video about learning this important piece of info after the fact, I wouldn't have thought to look into all of these issues.

So I'm grateful to him and grateful to you folks for laying all of this out and keeping us safe. Long live the forum.
When you look at the cargo capacity, you have to consider the trailer as a whole, not look at individual tires. Sure, the tires individually have a 1720 lb capacity, but you have more than one tire. you also have to add in the weight carried on the hitch. It is quite common for the load capacity of all the tires combined to be less than the GVWR of the trailer, because some of the trailers weight is carried by the tow vehicle by the hitch.
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