Replace factory travel trailer tires

[BigL]

Before they have you changing a tire in 100+ degree heat. Seems they last 3 years before you need to replace. Can't make the 4th year no matter how little it was used.

[BigL]

Here is the tire today just outside of Hillboro on my way to Jellystone in Burleson.

Just purchased Goodyear Endurance at the discounttire in Burleson and will swing by there Tuesday morning before I go back to Georgetown.

[S-3 Ranch]

Yep , those OEM tires are terrible, 3 years is rolling the dice IMO, the stretch of I-10 between kerrville and Sonora is littered with trailers every time I drive out , usually with multiple tires blown, summer time 100+ * only makes it worse.
every trailer should have a floor jack , Two spares, and a piece of carpet or something to lay on

[Gulfcoastin]

Good year endurance is what I run on my trailers.

[kry226]

E-Rated LT tires are all I use on trailers as most "trailer" tires are imported 1950s tech with 65 mph max speeds. Goodyear Marathons got me once. Once.

Not an issue with light truck tires in many tens of thousands of miles since. Of course, match your tires to the trailer and load. I have heard good reports on the GY Endurance, but as long as my loads remain within LT ratings, I'm keeping them. Usually, my trailers are wearing Michelins. YMMV.

[91cavgt]

There is a reason they are called “China bombs”.

[Briar Friar]

I woke up this morning thinking about whether or not I needed to rotate my trailer tires.

Good push MrL.

[Quackerbox]

Our TT stays inside when not camping and that appears to help. But I probably should replace the 2019 factory stuff before the river haul in August

[BigL]

Our TT stays inside when not camping and that appears to help. But I probably should replace the 2019 factory stuff before the river haul in August

Mine is a 2019 and it is under cover parking when not in use. I was thinking the same that they could make the drive from Georgetown to Burleson before I replaced them, but didn't make it. Once one goes, they all go shortly after. Aug is hot. Lot of heat from pavement breaking them down while you drive.

[huntingarcher]

Just replaced the China Bombs on my TT with GoodYear Endurance couple days ago.Discount Tire did a price match with Wal Mart at 165.00 each for the 225/75 R15

[Double C]

Great PSA. I need to do this. Mine are about 3

[BlessedVeteran0305]

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Dumb question, how do you know if your tires are factory on your TT?

[Bill M]

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Dumb question, how do you know if your tires are factory on your TT?

They are likely not a name brand. Look up the name that is on them and your search should tell you where they were made. Most are made in China, hence the term, China bombs.

You should also look at the manufacture date on the tires.

I use Hercules tires on ours. I have been happy with them. I also use a TST tire monitoring system when towing. I park on 2 x 10 when extended storing with tire covers on. If you are parked for an extended period, it is recommended to not park directly on concrete.

[BlessedVeteran0305]

They are likely not a name brand. Look up the name that is on them and your search should tell you where they were made. Most are made in China, hence the term, China bombs.

You should also look at the manufacture date on the tires.

I use Hercules tires on ours. I have been happy with them. I also use a TST tire monitoring system when towing. I park on 2 x 10 when extended storing with tire covers on. If you are parked for an extended period, it is recommended to not park directly on concrete.

Thanks Bill I appreciate that. I will be heading to check on those tires today.

[60 Deluxe]

Hot summer days and trailer tires are very closely related to tornadoes and trailer parks. Nothing good has ever come from those combinations.