Trailer tires?

[waterdog101]

Carlisle brand tires, any of you guys ever use these. if so whats your input on them. found them on the net, 155.00 for two, shipped to my front door. going this morning to have them mounted. I've never used this brand of tire before.

[MrSplitshot]

What size and ply are they, and what kind of trailer?

Carlisle is fine...we sell a bazillion of them, between Carlisle, Goodyear Marathons, and a Chinese import called "Mastertrack." Just check the pressure regularly and you'll be alright.

[DJD]

I had Carlisle tires on my trailer when I had an 18ft skeeter and they were fine. Also considered them on my ATV but chose a different tread pattern. Had nothing to do with the quality of Carlisle tires.
I'm guessing but they may make some tires for others anyway and just brand them differently.

[Shellkat]

Most trailer tires fail due to low air pressure

[peter]

Most trailer tires fail due to low air pressure

Mine did once. Now I check pressure on a regular basis.

I think that was the cause of some of those suv roll overs too. Pressure low, tire blows, people driving them that don't know much about trucks, top heavy and rolls...in certain conditions.. You guys and gals that are in the car business feel free to correct me if that's not right.

In any event tire pressure is critical. 55 pounds on mine.

[mhall]

Put them on my Sled last season, so far so good....

[MrSplitshot]

Mine did once. Now I check pressure on a regular basis.

I think that was the cause of some of those suv roll overs too. Pressure low, tire blows, people driving them that don't know much about trucks, top heavy and rolls...in certain conditions.. You guys and gals that are in the car business feel free to correct me if that's not right.

In any event tire pressure is critical. 55 pounds on mine.

It definitely was, Peter.

Ford built a vehicle that rode like crap (Explorer), so ended up recommending tire pressures that were lower than the tire manufacturers wanted. The few people that actually check their air pressure, go by the placard on the door jamb from the manufacturer. Tires that are under inflated undergo too much sidewall flex, which builds up heat. Take a paperclip, straighten it out in your hand, and then bend it back and forth repeatedly. It'll get warm to the touch, then break. In the tire business, that's a blowout...and at interstate speeds, it causes rollovers and deaths.

[waterdog101]

I see where Peter said he has 55 psi in his tires, I run 35 psi in everything I own. what is the correct psi for a boat trailer tire? I may be under inflated.

[Tyme2fish]

I see where Peter said he has 55 psi in his tires, I run 35 psi in everything I own. what is the correct psi for a boat trailer tire? I may be under inflated.

Check your sidewall for the recommendation. I think I keep 50lb in my trailer tires. I'm pretty sure 35 is way too low.


Trailer tire manufacturers tell you to run the tires at max pressure.
They require the pressure to maintain sidewall integrity.
An under inflated tire will flex and cause heat buildup. Heat kills tires.
Under inflating will also cause tire wear problems.

Hit a severe pothole, curb, or road debris with an under inflated tire, and you can cause serious damage.


From tire dealer site:
The trailer tire should state what load range it is on the side wall. Trailer tires should be inflated to their max psi rating listed on the tire sidewall for best performance and longevity.



From trailer manufacturer site:

Trailer tires should be run at their maximum inflation pressure. Consult the maximum pressure rating on the sidewall of the tire, and inflate your tires to this amount when the tires are cold. The pressure will rise as the tire heats up, so it is important to check them before you leave and not bleed off the pressure when they get hot. Most tire failures result from too low of pressure, overloading or excessive speed. These factors or a combination causes the tire to become hot and may result in a catastrophic tire failure.

[waterdog101]

What size and ply are they, and what kind of trailer?

Carlisle is fine...we sell a bazillion of them, between Carlisle, Goodyear Marathons, and a Chinese import called "Mastertrack." Just check the pressure regularly and you'll be alright.

mrsplitshot, I would have to go to the garage and check to be sure, but I'm almost certain, the tires were C rated 6 ply and a load range of 1300 and sum pounds. and
it's a Tracker trailer.

[Catfish Bob]

You also get better MPG when you regularly check and top off your tires to what it says on the sidewall.

[MrSplitshot]

I run 55 in my boat trailer tires....believe that is what's on the sidewall.