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| Krieger |
 Feb 7 2023, 06:51 PM
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So my twin axle 7000 lb. open trailer is 8 years old and the date code on these tires will be 9 years soon. I know I must replace these tires. I completed inspected each tire every time I used the trailer. Maybe around 6-7k miles total. The tires look like they are maybe three years old. I think these were bias ply. They are Hi Run LQ 229 205/75 D 15. I just found these online for $69 each. For all I know Hi Run are crap tires now. Should I just go to COSTCO or Les Schwab? Does anybody have brand recommendations? Radial or bias ply?
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| slivel |
Apr 5 2024, 12:09 PM
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Old car....... older driver Group: Members Posts: 508 Joined: 10-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,332 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(slivel @ Apr 5 2024, 11:07 AM)  Having towed race car and horse trailers for more than 24 years, I am a believer in quality trailer rated tires that are sized for your load. Load range D (65 psi) or load range E (80 psi) are what I use. Additionally, I strongly recommend a TPMS system for your rig. A slow leak will heat up the tire and eventually cause failure. TPMS saved me more than once. They are not terribly expensive and I put sensors on the tow vehicle and the trailer. https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Systems-Techno...ressure-Monitor Sorry, I truncated the link and it doesn't work. Just search for tire pressure monitoring systems. |
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| TROJANMAN |
Apr 5 2024, 02:56 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,260 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
[quote name='slivel' date='Apr 5 2024, 10:09 AM' post='3137975']
[quote name='slivel' post='3137974' date='Apr 5 2024, 11:07 AM'] Having towed race car and horse trailers for more than 24 years, I am a believer in quality trailer rated tires that are sized for your load. Load range D (65 psi) or load range E (80 psi) are what I use. Additionally, I strongly recommend a TPMS system for your rig. A slow leak will heat up the tire and eventually cause failure. TPMS saved me more than once. They are not terribly expensive and I put sensors on the tow vehicle and the trailer. https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Systems-Techno...ressure-Monitor [/quote] Good idea. Did you find any loss of pressure after loaded? curious.... |
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| slivel |
Apr 5 2024, 05:55 PM
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Old car....... older driver Group: Members Posts: 508 Joined: 10-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,332 Region Association: Southern California |
[quote name='TROJANMAN' date='Apr 5 2024, 01:56 PM' post='3137994']
[quote name='slivel' date='Apr 5 2024, 10:09 AM' post='3137975'] [quote name='slivel' post='3137974' date='Apr 5 2024, 11:07 AM'] Having towed race car and horse trailers for more than 24 years, I am a believer in quality trailer rated tires that are sized for your load. Load range D (65 psi) or load range E (80 psi) are what I use. Additionally, I strongly recommend a TPMS system for your rig. A slow leak will heat up the tire and eventually cause failure. TPMS saved me more than once. They are not terribly expensive and I put sensors on the tow vehicle and the trailer. https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Systems-Techno...ressure-Monitor [/quote] Good idea. Did you find any loss of pressure after loaded? curious.... [/quote] No loss of pressure. I have the two external styles - the pass through is more convenient. |
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I should have added.... the comments above abou... Apr 5 2024, 06:47 AM bossboy302 I've run Tow King (?) tires in that size for y... Feb 8 2023, 04:49 PM Krieger I called up Simple Tire and ordered the Trailer Ki... Feb 8 2023, 05:37 PM TROJANMAN I just bought tires. I went with "D" Lo... Apr 4 2024, 07:25 PM slivel Having towed race car and horse trailers for more ... Apr 5 2024, 12:07 PM TROJANMAN For the Record, I installed NATIONAL Road Max ST.
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