UnclKracker
Active member
I need new tires. My tire dealer says the axles need to be aligned. He suggests I take the trailer to Florida Spring & Axle in Fort Myers. I talked to the Service Manager on the phone and he estimates worst case scenario cost around $800. He said the axles could have been bad since the trailer was new. Hitting a curb or pothole could also be responsible.
I am the original owner. We've traveled 10k miles with the trailer. When we began our last trip there were 7,000 miles on the tires and in good shape.
Now, 3 out of 4 are wearing badly. I'm sure I never hit a curb. I do remember some bone jarring encounters with damaged Interstate roadways. Is it really that easy to bend the axles?
Next, I have to decide on a brand of new tires. Ranier 235/80R16E are on the trailer now. The GVWR is 14,270 LB, GAWR (each axle) 6,000 LB.
The wheels are 110 psi rated so going to G rated is doable. Do I stay with E or upgrade to G? I hear good things about Maxxis but I don't see a G rated tire on their website.
Another popular brand, Sailun has a G rated in my size.
Goodyear Endurance?
I'd appreciate your reviews on these or any other brands.
Thanks.
I am the original owner. We've traveled 10k miles with the trailer. When we began our last trip there were 7,000 miles on the tires and in good shape.
Now, 3 out of 4 are wearing badly. I'm sure I never hit a curb. I do remember some bone jarring encounters with damaged Interstate roadways. Is it really that easy to bend the axles?
Next, I have to decide on a brand of new tires. Ranier 235/80R16E are on the trailer now. The GVWR is 14,270 LB, GAWR (each axle) 6,000 LB.
The wheels are 110 psi rated so going to G rated is doable. Do I stay with E or upgrade to G? I hear good things about Maxxis but I don't see a G rated tire on their website.
Another popular brand, Sailun has a G rated in my size.
Goodyear Endurance?
I'd appreciate your reviews on these or any other brands.
Thanks.