What is good in trailer tires?

[newbury]

I've a 10K cargo trailer, 4 wheels, looking to get new tires, 225 75 R15 Greenball was what I had at one time.
But what is recommended now? Probably (based on past experience). I'll only tow 15,000 miles max with them in the next 6 years, carrying about a 7,000lb load or less one way, and 3,000 coming back..

 

[dieselscout80]

I’ve had good luck with Goodyear trailer tires first the marathon and now the endurance.

 

[Blue Mule]

Goodforayear Endurance is a very expensive trailer tire, very expensive. And as such I would expect it to last for a long time.

For me I just go to the local tire shop and ask them for a 10 ply trailer tire and whatever they install is fine. No such thing as a dangerous tire anymore ever since the Ford/Firestone fiasco and subsequent government regulation.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Can a 10ply be legally mounted on a 10k 15" typically 6 lug wheel?

 

[orezok]

I’ve been using Greenballs on my RV’s for 25 years without a single problem. They work fine for me but YMMV.

 

[dieselscout80]

Can a 10ply be legally mounted on a 10k 15" typically 6 lug wheel?

I’m using the on mine 7k.

 

[Blue Mule]

Can a 10ply be legally mounted on a 10k 15" typically 6 lug wheel?

A 10k trailer will have two 5,200 lb. axles, correct? If so then any 10 ply trailer tire should be overkill (which is a good thing in my opinion).

 

[QRTRHRS]

I would think that the empty ride would be a bit on the bouncy side?

 

[sandman2234]

I am a big advocate of getting more tire than I need, simply because i know the idiot that owns the trailer is going to put as much on the trailer as will fit, despite the weight, LOL.
My Big Tex came from the factory with 10 ply tires, which blew rather quickly. They were replaced with 12 ply which didn't last much longer. The previous owner then went all out to 14 ply tires, and no more tire issues hauling the tractor around. I bought it with 14 ply, and while getting a bearing changed on the road, realized it needed brakes. While doing the brakes, I got to looking at those 14 ply tires and realized they were 6 to 7 years old. Decided it was time to invest in new ones. They didn't have 4 matching ones in stock, so I borrowed their shop truck and went up the street in search of a set. They had 4 matching one, but I noticed a stack of tires with 17.5 in 16 ply sitting there with rims. Asked if they would fit my trailer, so he grabbed a hub for mine, and yes they fit. I am now running the same height tire as the 16 inch tires I was running, in a 17.5 and 16 ply. Considering the weight I have put on the trailer the last two trips, I am sure glad I did!
By the way, I also added a TPMS sensors to the truck and trailer(s) so now I can monitor the pressure and the temperature of the tires.
David from jax

 

[RayIN]

Can a 10ply be legally mounted on a 10k 15" typically 6 lug wheel?

Yes! The only downside is a rougher ride for trailer N contents, and a lighter wallet.
BTW, I use Sailun S637 LR G trailer tires on my 24' flat-bed trailer.