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locrwln · 08-07-2005, 09:54 AM

So, I blew and destroyed one of my tires and rims on my trailer. Got to pick up a new rim. The tires that are on it are some extremely cheap bias ply POS's so not real sad about the loss other than having to pony up for four new tires, Radial this time. Did a price check at the local Les Schwab and they have "tow masters" for $288 out the door including balancing and new valve stems. My question is, does anyone have any experience with these? I like the price, but I don't want to start the constant trailer tire replacement game. If these are crap what are the favored trailer tires of the week. By the way size is 205/75R 15's. TIA.

Mechanos · 08-07-2005, 10:45 AM

I just shelled out $600 for 5 225/75 R15 Goodyear Marathons. That price included new stems, mounting and balancing for 4 of them and just the rubber for the 5th. I still need to pick up another wheel for the spare and I'll mount the 5th one up when I get the wheel.

4x4extreme · 08-07-2005, 10:47 AM

I have had good luck out of the goodyear Marathon Radial

I bought them from a local dealer for $325

Scott Jensen · 08-07-2005, 11:27 AM

ditto on the two previous posts. great tires. worth the $$ IMO

locrwln · 08-07-2005, 05:59 PM

Cool, I'll look around for some goodyears.

DRM · 08-07-2005, 08:09 PM

I recently went through a blowout, and had Michelin trailer tires, 225's put on, balanced too - LOVE THEM... NEVR GOING BACK TO LT TIRES AGAIN.

Yes, that big of a difference.

I was in a bind and did not get to shop around, but I was out $371 mounted & balanced for my 4.

08-07-2005, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
locrwln Granite Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 429 Location: Reno NV USA Posts: 847	Trailer tires So, I blew and destroyed one of my tires and rims on my trailer. Got to pick up a new rim. The tires that are on it are some extremely cheap bias ply POS's so not real sad about the loss other than having to pony up for four new tires, Radial this time. Did a price check at the local Les Schwab and they have "tow masters" for $288 out the door including balancing and new valve stems. My question is, does anyone have any experience with these? I like the price, but I don't want to start the constant trailer tire replacement game. If these are crap what are the favored trailer tires of the week. By the way size is 205/75R 15's. TIA. __________________ 2007 2500hd max/ali with stuff. 2008 FWC Hawk 2006 Jeep LJ Rubicon

08-07-2005, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mechanos Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6704 Location: Roosterville, Missouri Posts: 6,986	I just shelled out $600 for 5 225/75 R15 Goodyear Marathons. That price included new stems, mounting and balancing for 4 of them and just the rubber for the 5th. I still need to pick up another wheel for the spare and I'll mount the 5th one up when I get the wheel. __________________ It's IHeavy aka TORC KC0UIC -.- -.-. ----- ..- .. -.-. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.

08-07-2005, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
4x4extreme Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4773 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,287	I have had good luck out of the goodyear Marathon Radial I bought them from a local dealer for $325 __________________ #36. If I wanted to drive a foreign 4x I would move to another country. [color=orange]80 cj 5 104" wb rockwell 16"kings 39.5 tsl[/color] AND 1995 Hummer H1 Wagon [SIZE="3"][url=http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZhumvee4x4QQhtZ-1]buy my stuff[/url][/SIZE]

08-07-2005, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
locrwln Granite Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 429 Location: Reno NV USA Posts: 847	Cool, I'll look around for some goodyears. __________________ 2007 2500hd max/ali with stuff. 2008 FWC Hawk 2006 Jeep LJ Rubicon

08-07-2005, 08:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
DRM Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 8 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 34,958 Blog Entries: 1	I recently went through a blowout, and had Michelin trailer tires, 225's put on, balanced too - LOVE THEM... NEVR GOING BACK TO LT TIRES AGAIN. Yes, that big of a difference. I was in a bind and did not get to shop around, but I was out $371 mounted & balanced for my 4. __________________ >David > 4x4Spot.com >It only hurts the first* time you agree with me...* >"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."

08-07-2005, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scott Jensen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18298 Location: Union City, California Posts: 888	ditto on the two previous posts. great tires. worth the $$ IMO

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