Culprit Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Looking to replace the 5 year old tires on my 7x12 single axle aluminum enclosed trailer. It is pretty well loaded to the 3000lb max. Used for dirt bikes most of the time, towed behind motorhome. Looking for what is a very good quality trailer tire. I want them to last and no blowouts! ST205/75R15/8 Carlisle Radial Trail HD or ST205/75R15/8 Goodyear Endurance. The Goodyear being almost $50 more, is it $50 better, is there something that is a good tire and reasonable price? thanks for your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Stay away from the Carlisles. I had one explode on my TT @ Nairn a couple of years ago. Correct inflation and no cracks between treads. Tires were 6 years old. Replaced the set w/ Goodyear Marathons. I have read guys on RV sites recommend Maxxis tires. Does Carlisle attempt to make automotive tires? Edited February 6, 2018 by revrnd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I second avoiding Carlisle, there's no UV protection in their products and they rot n split. Junk IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted February 6, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 6, 2018 The tire guy I've been using for the last couple years switched me over to West Lake tires for my trailers. He said he had too many complaints with the Carlisles and the West Lakes are cheaper. I have them on 2 of my utility trailers and so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Last set I bought for my travel trailer were Trailer Kings I believe, from PA....so far so good! I do keep mine covered up while parked and usually parked on gravel or blocks of wood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade X Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Tinker said: I second avoiding Carlisle, there's no UV protection in their products and they rot n split. Junk IMO Nothing a couple of tubes if banana boat couldn't fix.... geesh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culprit Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 46 minutes ago, Blackstar said: The tire guy I've been using for the last couple years switched me over to West Lake tires for my trailers. He said he had too many complaints with the Carlisles and the West Lakes are cheaper. I have them on 2 of my utility trailers and so far so good. interesting you say that, I counted them out because they are so cheap. Perhaps worth a second look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I have 5 trailers 1 triple axle 3 double axle...1 single axle...run Carlisle's on all of them......nothing but bad luck with marathons....tried some chinese brands...nothing compares to Carlisle's. Jmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02sled Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Carlisles on the boat trailer lasted about 14 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleboy Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Hard to say nowadays. I've had good Carlisles, Trailer King, Goodyear Marathon, etc. The boat trailer came with "Ameri King" 16" radials ( made in China, lol) and I was skeptical at first. But have had no punctures, seepage, or any other issues 6 years later. More than half worn already (Georgian, Thousand Islands, etc.). No flats, cracking, etc. Boat is stored indoors in the offseason though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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