Help me pick a trailer tire

[JBehrens]

Hi guys, need to replace the trailer tires, blew one on the way home last weekend and now I don't trust the rest. After doing some research it looks like the Maxxis M8008 and the Goodyear Endurance are the two options in my size (205/75R15). Both seem to have an equal level of failure with maybe an edge to Goodyear as being more reliable. Cost is about the same, I'm leaning slightly to Goodyear (always a fan of Made in the USA) but if you had to what would you go with? Are there other options I should consider?

Thanks!

 

[marcham]

I've had great success with Maxxis on my travel trailer. That being said, if money is no object, I'd go with goodyear.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I would go with the Goodyear tire as it has a N speed rating-87mph. Not that I’ll be towing at 87 mph, but because most ST tires are only rated at 65 mph. Dealt with a lot of the pos made in China ST tires over the years and finally arrived at Michelin XPS Rib tires on my RV, since thise are not available in your size S well as mine I’ll be going with the Goodyear’s.

 

[Babin Farms]

I put 4 of these on at the beginning of last season and they have probably over 4,000 miles on them with no issues. Made trips from Illinois to N. Michigan, Coralville IA, Destin FL, and all over our local area. On the interstate I usually travel at 80mph and the local roads are crap but these tires are holding up. One thing I recommend if you do any long distance towing is to have whatever you buy balanced.

 

[rad1026]

I stopped in a trailer shop in Havasu a couple weeks ago. They make custom boat and heavy equipment trailers. The told me the best trailer tire they have ever used is the Vision Marine Heavy Hauler. I looked it up when I was out there. Rated at 81 mph at 115 degrees. Made for high heat conditions. Discount tire is a dealer. I went ahead and put them on as the local Discount had them in stock.

 

[rad1026]

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[JBehrens]

I stopped in a trailer shop in Havasu a couple weeks ago. They make custom boat and heavy equipment trailers. The told me the best trailer tire they have ever used is the Vision Marine Heavy Hauler. I looked it up when I was out there. Rated at 81 mph at 115 degrees. Made for high heat conditions. Discount tire is a dealer. I went ahead and put them on as the local Discount had them in stock.

Looked them up, they look nice but unfortunately do not come in a 15" rim size.

 

[DJ Bellin]

I just put Good Year Endurance tires on this year. I have had stock bias tires and generic radial and have had blow outs with each. I have only put about 500 miles on the trailer this year but they have been great so far. I will be traveling to Florida in a couple weeks from DC area so I can report back after our vacation. I think other tires are probably just as good but I always buy American if I the price isn’t that much higher.

 

[drewkaree]

Round ones have always served me well.

I couldn't resist. ?

 

[fatboyroy]

I just put Good Year Endurance tires on this year. I have had stock bias tires and generic radial and have had blow outs with each. I have only put about 500 miles on the trailer this year but they have been great so far. I will be traveling to Florida in a couple weeks from DC area so I can report back after our vacation. I think other tires are probably just as good but I always buy American if I the price isn’t that much higher.

I rolled with Good Year Endurance across the country in my RV (way heavier than my boat) in 2019 for 3 months, covering about 15K miles with no issues. You should be A-OK with your trip.

 

[JBehrens]

Round ones have always served me well.

I couldn't resist. ?

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Haha that was too good!

 

[3 green tornados]

I stopped in a trailer shop in Havasu a couple weeks ago. They make custom boat and heavy equipment trailers. The told me the best trailer tire they have ever used is the Vision Marine Heavy Hauler. I looked it up when I was out there. Rated at 81 mph at 115 degrees. Made for high heat conditions. Discount tire is a dealer. I went ahead and put them on as the local Discount had them in stock.

Thank you for that! I make the trip out there often from so. California and have lost two tires to the heat.

 

[JBehrens]

A decision was made, boat now rides on Goodyear Endurance with a second spare. Thanks for all the input, we shall see how these do.

 

[Tjw961]

I did the same brand last season and has been doing well thus far.

 

[Berrie]

Goodyear Endurance is good, I have also heard a lot of good things about Hercules (they make mostly semi tires).
The spare on my Bayliner trailer now has a Hercules, haven't used it yet.
On my Monterey trailer I run Arisun. They are Chinese, but have held up well so far.

 

[JBehrens]

Put the first 1100 miles on the Goodyears last weekend, so far so good.

 

[dietz]

A decision was made, boat now rides on Goodyear Endurance with a second spare. Thanks for all the input, we shall see how these do.
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What wheels are you using? And where did you buy them ? Thanks in advance

 

[JBehrens]

What wheels are you using? And where did you buy them ? Thanks in advance

Wheels are Raceline 840's that came with the trailer. I bought a spare directly from Raceline 840 Arsenal

 

[RobbieO]

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I put 4 of these on at the beginning of last season and they have probably over 4,000 miles on them with no issues. Made trips from Illinois to N. Michigan, Coralville IA, Destin FL, and all over our local area. On the interstate I usually travel at 80mph and the local roads are crap but these tires are holding up. One thing I recommend if you do any long distance towing is to have whatever you buy balanced.

80 MPH? If you tow at 80 MPH in CA, you're going the the Gray Bar Inn.

 

[Babin Farms]

80 MPH? If you tow at 80 MPH in CA, you're going the the Gray Bar Inn.

Just keeping up with traffic in most cases. Been towing bigger trailers with a lot bigger loads than a boat for a majority of my driving life and am comfortable doing things with trailers that most don't even think of.