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Re: [Land-speed] OT: Trailer Tires

To: <drmayf@mayfco.com>, <land-speed@autox.team.net>, <tweecer@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Land-speed] OT: Trailer Tires
From: <speedtimer@beyondbb.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:47:01 -0600
Tire life is 5 to 6 years,probably less in the desert heat, I change my 
travel trailer tires every 4 years just to be safe. There has been much 
discussion on landracing.com regarding trailer tires \
Glen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Mayfield" <drmayf@mayfco.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>; <tweecer@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 2:33 PM
Subject: [Land-speed] OT: Trailer Tires


>  The trailer I use to tow the Sunbeam to and from the salt flats, has 
> Maxis tires. Size is 225/75R15 Load range D.  So far I have replaced 5 of 
> the 7 tires that came with the trailer. And for sure they do not get much 
> use.   All have had tread separation right at the shoulder of the tire, ie 
> the edge of the tread belt. I had two coming home from the salt this year. 
> I am kinda tire of it and truth be told there are long stretches of 
> highway in Nevada where help is a long way off. This happened to be 
> noticed at the gas station in Ely, so I was able to secure two new ones.
>
> So I would like to hear from those who have very tough trailer tires. I 
> also plan to maybe acquire 16 inch wheels if that will give me a better 
> range of tires. At least load range E.
>
> Also, I understand why a trailer tire should not be used on a car or LT, 
> but is it ok to use LT tires on the trailer?   Seems to me it would be ok. 
> And what about non Radial tires?  I think the old bias belted tires might 
> be better for a trailer?
>
>
> Comments?
>
> mayf
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