I need a Trailer tire and not sure which one to get. Any thoughts on which one to get??? Thanks for the input

Size?

 

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Goodyear Endurance. *mic drop*

 

I have them on my trailer. Class D tires.  Rated for higher speeds.  Resistance to cuts and punctures, better at high temps....

 

Yep, good stuff.

Endurance replaced Marathon, found that last year when I replaced my trailer tires, pricey but worth the peace of mind.

Tom

Another vote for Endurance. Put 4 on my trailer 2 years ago. So far I'm impressed. 

I've recounted this story many times when I was looking for tires 2 sets ago on my dual axle Ranger trailer.  Here in Virginia, we have to get our trailer inspected every year.  The shop I take my trailer to is an independant (no brand loyalty) for inspection.  He specializes in very high dollar equestrian horse trailers that carry a lot more weight and travel a lot more miles than we as bass fishermen do.  Some of these equestrian setups run over 100k and get pulled 10's of thousands of miles a year.  That being said, here's what he told me.  

 

When choosing a trailer tire you need to buy a tire that fits your trailering style.  The golden rule of trailer tires is to buy a tire that is going to be replaced in 4 to 5 years, every tire manufacturer recommends replacement by age and not tread life on a trailer tire.  Depending on how many miles you put on your trailer in that timeframe will dictate the amount you spend on the tires.  If you buy a high mileage more expensive tire that you are going to pull a limited number of miles per year for 4-5 years (replacement time frame), you have wasted your money.  Second consideration is weight.  You don't need high capacity tires on a dual axle where the weight is spread out over 4 tires.  Single axle are more of a concern.  

 

While the Endurance is a very good trailer tire and has excellent weight and tread life as does Kuhmo and Maxxis, my trailer guy recommended Power King Towmax, he felt the Endurance were overkill for my trailering habits.  He does not carry the Power Kings but had installed a lot of them and none had come back for replacement.  I took his advice and ordered a set to be drop shipped to his shop.  He balanced and installed them.  They were flawless for the 4 years I ran them and I make some long pulls.  I put a second set on 1 year ago and they have performed well.  

I just ended up getting Trailer King. “I’m just a poor boy in the unemployment line” thanks for the input 

On 5/10/2019 at 9:39 AM, TOXIC said:

Here in Virginia, we have to get our trailer inspected every year. 

Interested in this comment.  I'm from VA myself.  This is only for trailers with brakes, correct?

5 minutes ago, simek3ru said:

Interested in this comment.  I'm from VA myself.  This is only for trailers with brakes, correct?

Correct.  Trailers with Brakes.  

 

Trailers must be equipped with brakes if they weigh 3,000 lbs or more. All trailers with brakes must have an annual state inspection. The connection between the vehicle and the trailer must consist of a drawbar, trailer hitch, or other similar device. It is not to exceed 15 feet in length.