Trucks, Trailers, Towing and Misc Accessories

[CamarosRus]

Anybody have experience with the GREENBALL Brand of TOWMASTER Trailer Tires.....???????

[Canuck]

I have had no problems with Goodyear Marathons. I had them on a 17' flatdeck from 2000 to 2004 and put 15,000 miles on that unit. Bought a 24' Wells Cargo in 04 and have logged nearly 15,000 since then.
Just bought a 28 foot Airstream that is 10 years old and it has Goodyears on it. Two need replacing, but they held up well.

On another note I just bought a Hensley Arrow hitch> anybody have any experience with one?

I do all my towing with an 03 GMC Yukon XL 2500 with Quadrasteer. Best damm towing vehicle I could want.

Paul

[Schonyenko2]

I like the Goodyear Marathons.

[CamarosRus]

Schoney and Paul, Thanks for your responses and favorable comments on the Goodyear Marathons. A couple of our well known members have had multiple Marathon failures and dont share your feelings.....

FYI, In one case the failures were on tires only five years old, with trailer stored inside!!!!!!!
Need to hear more about ALL things trucking and trailering, locks, security, whatever!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Chuck

[Schonyenko2]

I don't haul that far, or that often, and maybe I've just been lucky.

[shor]

The 15" 5 lug rim, white steel "wagon" wheel
so common on many trailers today kind of limits your tire gvw ratings....carlise, towmasters, marathons...i think the failures we keep hearing about are a case of overloaded and underinflated tires.

Look at the marathon chart I copy/pasted below when you step up to a 16" rim and tire!! Multiply the gvw number by 4 since most trailers have 4 tires.and remember to run the maximun recomended inflation presure to achieve the maximun gvw rating.
I like and run 16" rims and tires on my trailer.










Marathon®

THE LONG RUNNING RADIAL DESIGN SPECIFICALLY FOR TRAILER TOWING
Features
Specifically designed to make trailer towing easier, more stable and more economical
Sizes available for travel trailers, pop-up campers, boat trailers and fifth wheel trailers
Delivers dependable highway stability, positive traction and long lasting wear
Load Inflation Tables | Warranty | Size Conversion Chart



This tire is suitable for all Trailer applications

Helpful Information On Tires Used In Towing Applications - PDF


SPECIFICATIONS
Tire Size Load Range Side
wall Tread Depth (32s) Apprvd. Rim Widths Meas. Rim Width New Tire Width Outside Diameter Tread Width Static Loaded Radius Revs per Mile Max Load at Infla. (PSI) Single
ST175/80R13 C BL 9 4.5-5.5 5.00 6.9 24.0 4.9 10.6 870 1360@50
ST185/80R13 C BL 9 4.5-6.0 5.00 7.2 24.6 5.2 10.8 851 1480@50
ST205/75R14 C BL 10 5.0-6.5 5.50 7.9 26.1 5.6 11.6 800 1760@50
ST205/75R14 C OWL 10 5.0-6.5 5.50 7.9 26.1 5.6 11.6 800 1760@50
ST215/75R14 C OWL 10 5.5-7.0 6.00 8.5 26.6 6.0 11.8 783 1870@50
ST215/75R14 C BL 10 5.5-7.0 6.00 8.5 26.6 6.0 11.8 783 1870@50
ST205/75R15 C BL 9 5.0-6.5 5.50 7.9 27.1 5.6 12.0 770 1820@50
ST225/75R15 C BL 10 6.0-7.0 6.00 8.7 28.3 6.2 12.5 738 2150@50
ST225/75R15 D BL 10 6.0-7.0 6.00 8.7 28.3 6.2 12.5 738 2540@65
ST235/80R16 D BSL 10 6.0-7.5 6.50 9.2 30.7 6.0 13.9 673 3000@65
ST235/80R16 E BSL 10 6.0-7.5 6.50 9.2 30.7 6.0 14.1 675 3420@80

Fabric/Steel Construction

[Alss]

I agree with Chris..ordering a new trailer next week and will get the heavy axles and 16 inch wheels..8 lug hub..maybe heavier bearings inside??..but on topic, have been usung TOWMASTER trailer tires for all 8 years I had my trailer..numerous flats..expected..a couple of curbs..expected...only one catstrophic failure on the NY thruway @70 MPH..lost the pass side rear tire explosively...cause underinflated!!..my own stupid fault..noticed the tire was a little low before we left and thought..it'll be fine...nope!..

ALbert