tires

  1. zagain

    Light duty truck tires on travel trailer

    I want to replace the "china bomb" tires in my Vengeance 25V. Has anybody installed light duty tires on their travel trailer/toyhauler?, what has been your experience? Any advantages to ST tires?
  2. BE

    Let's talk tires

    So this season I'm planning on buying new tires for our camper, its a 2017 274dbh. So luckily I have about 8,000 miles with the stock castle rocks, which is pretty good from other posts I've seen. But I have always kept them covered and I keep the camper on gravel so they don't sit in water. So...
  3. GA

    Michelin Motorhome tires

    Our 2014 Georgetown 378XL is nearing time by age (not everyone agrees with this) for tire replacement. It has Michelin 255/80R/22.5 XRV installed now and looking to replace with the same. What is a fair price for this maintenance item for all 6-wheels? We live in central IL. I have read that...
  4. gklott

    Front inner tire wear

    Discovered uneven tire wear on front axle. Inside both street and curb front tires worn smooth - and beyond on curb front. Trailer mileage: 14262 miles, 5 trips since May 23, 2019 pickup. Curb Front Curb Rear Street Front Street rear Based on Escapees SmartWeigh, trailer is balanced front...
  5. MH

    New Tires

    I know there have been a bunch of these tire posts and I apologize for adding one more, but I need some help with a decision. We make mostly short trips pretty close to home, 10-15 per season. We have a new 2507s with castle rocks that I want to replace. None of our trips are over 3-4 hours...
  6. JI

    Westlake tires

    Did a search for Westlake tires and saw 3 tear year old threads. Our 2020 Cedar Creek Hathaway 38DBRK came with H rated Westlake tires. Was wondering how they are holding up with other folks.
  7. SP

    Goodyear Endurance Tires

    Hi all! This is my first post as a new user. I recently went to my local BJ'S and asked if they could install four new Endurance Tires on my 2020 Microlite 21DS. After reading on this site about the "China Bombs", I wanted to be as safe as possible and avoid any future problems. The gentlemen in...
  8. lzerarc

    2019 Chevy TPM installed in their tires

    Has anyone installed the TPM sensors that can come on the new Silverados in their trailer tires? My truck came with the TPM, and it will show the readings on the towing app page on the center screen. I have not had the TPM installed inside the tires yet on the trailer. I was seeing if others...
  9. PI

    Tires that aren't goodyear endurance

    Looking at replacing the tires on my 2509. Not because they need it, but because my utility trailer needs new tires and they're the same size. With only about 3500 miles on them and little wear showing, I'd rather just swap my OEMs off the minilite to the utility, and buy better ones for the...
  10. Mike Hawk

    Anyone ever have a dealer install aftermarket tires and monitors before purchase?

    Assuming the dealer doesn't offer upgraded trailer tires and TPMS/Heat sensors, whatcha think the odds are of me bringing in the stuff and having them swap it out before purchase? I'm assuming 2 ways this'll go: 1) They won't do it because of 'liability' concerns. 2) They do it but will charge...
  11. captnrick3

    Toyo tires

    Just replaced our Goodyear original tires with Toyo M122's. First trip last week, pleased! Ride is fine ( running 105 lbs). They do not follow road grooves. Happy camper!
  12. JM

    Air For Tires?

    . Sorry if this question is simple, but I forgot to ask during walk through and I’m new to diesel coaches. Can the air connection in the attached picture (compartment below drivers seat) be used to top off the tires when another compressor isn’t handy?
  13. WI

    valve extenders for dually tires

    Hi all, total newby here. One of my inner tires (Solara 2014, 24M) was flat and I had no idea. Looking for solid advice on metal, rubber/plastic or no extenders. There seem to be many experiences and opinions. What does MB say on the subject. Does anyone know?
  14. 14

    Discount Tire Mounting Trailer Tires

    Having read discussion on brands of tires & how to properly lift travel trailers, and numerous mentions of purchasing from Discount Tire...I'm wondering about experiences with having them R & R tires? It would seem that they probably can't have the trailer inside a service bay...so, do they...
  15. HC

    Help with wheel bearings.

    We have a 2012 Springdale Summerland 2670 that we purchased last year from a good friend of mine. He only towed the TT twice a year, to and from the same campground about 100 miles from home. Unfortunately, he never did any maintenance to the wheel bearings, so I think it's long overdue. I...
  16. NE

    Tire Blowout New Tire(s) needed

    OK...so its finally happened....a tire blowout! The good news is that it occurred at the end of the season and a location which affords me some time to figure out the best tire/cost strategy. The blowout was a result of pulling my RV into the local Public storage. The turn into the lot is...
  17. BL

    Tires

    I have to replace the tires on my Dodge 2500 SLT 4 WD. I tow a Cherokee 264L. IN SC so don't see a ton of snow but need tires that will get me around Reccomendations?
  18. Camper2b

    Toyo Tires DX3

    Is anyone running Toyo tires on their DX3? Did a search but couldn't find a topic. If so, what size. Their Toyo chart doesn't show 275.80R.22.5 Thanks Slim
  19. BR

    st tires for long road trip

    hello i just came back from a long 12 hour road trip and i had a blow out. When i left i had my max cold psi which was 65psi on all my trailer tires. i stopped just to get gas and bathroom breaks. then all of a sudden pop it blew and i fixed it.My speed was between 60 and 65 mph all the way...
  20. AM

    RV tires

    :) I am new to this. My Vibe is the second Forest River I have owned. My wife and I just completed a 9000 mile trip around 24 states. I was reading some reviews about Castle Rock tires. I had a tire come apart yesterday on I 10 in North Florida. The tread came completely off the tire and damaged...
  21. GI

    Switch to 14ply all steel tires?

    I’ve got a Wolf Pack 325 pack 13 and finally had a Castle Rock tire blow out. Seriously considering going to Transeagle 235/80/16 load range G 14 ply all steel tires. Any thoughts?
  22. TO

    Tires?

    IF the major question when towing is "if your tow vehicle is capable of towing your unit?" And one of if not a major issue is the tires on your TT or FW or TH is are the tires are the safe enough for the weight & temps they are expected to encounter then humor me and let me ask this: Why aren't...
  23. aceinspp

    Tires that come on new Phoenix

    Ok looked at the name on the tire on a new Phoenix and the tire name is Ridgeway sport ST. Who makes and what kind of luck can one expect out of these tire. These are 16 inch tires and will most likly be on my new camper I just ordered. Later RJD
  24. Rancher Rob

    Snow tires and alternate tire sizes for freightliner

    I'm going to be doing some winter snow driving through lots of passes in the Pacific North West this winter. I'm probably going to get some snow tires for the front wheels. Of course, I can't find any offered in the stock tire size of 275/80R22.5 but there are some that are close: Continental...
  25. PA

    2600RB - 2670MK axil ratings

    Hello, After reading all the posts about potential and actual axle issues, I am doing my research before purchase. From what I read, the 2019 2600RB had issues with their axle rating being too low. The axles were upgraded to 4400 lbs for 2020. This puts the combined axle rating at 8800 lbs...

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