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Post by bigbill on Jun 12, 2014 17:24:11 GMT -8
What is the weight capacity on each tire?
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Post by bigbill on Jun 12, 2014 17:26:52 GMT -8
by the way i am glad you got it straightened out.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Jun 12, 2014 17:50:47 GMT -8
What is the weight capacity on each tire? 1850 maxxis 1820 carlise I'm not the first one to expierance Carlise sway, in fact the manager at Discount tire didn't seem surprised when I mentioned it. I found multiple reports of sway cause by Carslie ST tires on other forums!
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Post by bigbill on Jun 13, 2014 5:03:29 GMT -8
I have never had a problem with Carlisles but that doesn't mean they don't have a belt problem. If you still have them mounted or when you remount them on the other trailer wheels look to see if there is any visible difference in the diameter across the tread, many times a belt problem will show as a raised place in the tread.
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Post by txoil on Jun 13, 2014 6:35:42 GMT -8
To ensure no problems on out 1400 mile trip home with our new (to us) Shasta, we purchased a pair of Carlisle trailer tires and the PO had them installed on the trailer as well as packing the bearings and inspecting the suspension. We encountered no issues with sway. During the restoration we bought Diamondback whitewall tires and had them installed, which seem to give us a much smother ride (less 'jouncy' if that makes sense) and had one of the Carlisle tires mounted as a spare.
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Post by vikx on Jun 16, 2014 22:06:09 GMT -8
JOUNCY. I love that word...
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Post by 65callie on May 21, 2015 19:16:12 GMT -8
So here is what the result is, after searching and searching and reading multiple threads on other forums, I ended up with Maxxis 8008 ST tires. They seem to be the ones that hold together the best, besides Hankook. They were $111.00 a piece plus mounting and balancing. From my research no trailer tire is made in the states anymore, the Maxxis is made in Thailand...hey at least it's not China! My initial impressions are holy cow wow, the trailer towed better than ever, with the Carlisle's it always felt like the brakes were stuck, and a little out of balance, but with the maxxis it tracks straight and steady! So win for me! The 1 year old Carlisle's are going to put on my new trailer and can rot in the sun while it's being fixed up, for all I care! FYI the Carlisle ST tires max cold PSI is 50, the Maxxis max cold PSI is 65! We are getting ready to buy tires for the '62 Shasta Compact and I was curious if you are still happy with the Maxxis 8008 ST?
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Post by John Palmer on May 21, 2015 19:58:30 GMT -8
So here is what the result is, after searching and searching and reading multiple threads on other forums, I ended up with Maxxis 8008 ST tires. They seem to be the ones that hold together the best, besides Hankook. They were $111.00 a piece plus mounting and balancing. From my research no trailer tire is made in the states anymore, the Maxxis is made in Thailand...hey at least it's not China! My initial impressions are holy cow wow, the trailer towed better than ever, with the Carlisle's it always felt like the brakes were stuck, and a little out of balance, but with the maxxis it tracks straight and steady! So win for me! The 1 year old Carlisle's are going to put on my new trailer and can rot in the sun while it's being fixed up, for all I care! FYI the Carlisle ST tires max cold PSI is 50, the Maxxis max cold PSI is 65! We are getting ready to buy tires for the '62 Shasta Compact and I was curious if you are still happy with the Maxxis 8008 ST?
I'm still happy with my Diamond Back whitewalls on the Mallard.
The guys I tow with, have good reports about Maxxis ST trailer tires, and Michelin LT (light truck) tires. Make sure to pay attention to the gross weight ratings.
I currently have Maxxis 15" ST trailer tires on my single axle Spartan which has a 3980 weight. This puts the weight safety margin at zero. During the rebuild, it will get a new axle, and the wheels will be upgraded to 16", which have a maximum weight of 3040#'s per wheel, giving me a 2000# safety margin. It will then get new 16" Maxxis LT (light truck) tires.
I have run LT (light truck) tires on my single axle car trailer for years, just replace the tires every 3-4 years due to rot.
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Post by vintagebruce on May 22, 2015 5:42:46 GMT -8
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Post by bigbill on May 22, 2015 12:34:43 GMT -8
I agree with most of what is stated in the above article except the 10 psi over pressure. In all off the factory training schools that I have ever attended they say a max of 10% not 10 psi !0 percent on a 35 psi tire is only 3.5 psi on a 65 psi tire it is 6.5 psi and so on. It doesn't increase the load capacity but it increases tire life and creates less rolling resistance. This makes a difference on a Semi rig with the miles it travels but most trailer tires will rot out before they wear out on a travel trailer. Remember 10% not 10 pounds as that could cause a problem.
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Post by John Palmer on May 22, 2015 14:24:26 GMT -8
I agree with most of what is stated in the above article except the 10 psi over pressure. In all off the factory training schools that I have ever attended they say a max of 10% not 10 psi !0 percent on a 35 psi tire is only 3.5 psi on a 65 psi tire it is 6.5 psi and so on. It doesn't increase the load capacity but it increases tire life and creates less rolling resistance. This makes a difference on a Semi rig with the miles it travels but most trailer tires will rot out before they wear out on a travel trailer. Remember 10% not 10 pounds as that could cause a problem. Agree, over inflating a tire just makes it run cooler, and have less rolling resistance, it does not increase the load rating!
The other subject that they did not touch on, is about tandem axle trailers.
This type of axle assembly puts extreme side loads on the sidewall of the tire during sharp turns, as into driveways, camping spaces, etc. IMO, due to sun (UV's) rot, tandem axles tires should be replaced as soon, or sooner that the tires on a single axle trailer. When one tire blows out on a tandem axle trailer, in many cases it takes the other tire with it at the same time. IMO, I think tandem axle trailer owners are lulled into a false sense of security, because they have what they consider an "extra tire". Trailer tires are safe for 3 to 4 years MAXIMUM, then the need to be replaced, even though they might still have tread that "looks new".
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Post by schweetcruisers on May 22, 2015 19:25:50 GMT -8
Absolutely, but in full disclosure I found out later on Discount Tire gave me 8 ply as the 6 ply I ordered as direct replacements tie the Carslie, were not available at the time. The stiffer side wall is the way to go!
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