Alternatives for R15 D Load Range Tire

[Cos]

Looking for a D Load Range 225x75xR15 tire for a '73 Globetrotter is there any alternatives besides Goodyear Marathons? I've looked an Michelin LTX and BF Goodrich Commerical T/As neither which offer a D rated tire in this size. Not familar with Maxxis is this a quality tire?

[lewster]

Originally Posted by Cos

Looking for a D Load Range 225x75xR15 tire for a '73 Globetrotter is there any alternatives besides Goodyear Marathons? I've looked an Michelin LTX and BF Goodrich Commerical T/As neither which offer a D rated tire in this size. Not familar with Maxxis is this a quality tire?

Maxxis makes a good tire....and in every size from bicycles to huge earth movers.

They have a 15" LRD and 15" LRE tire that will do nicely on your trailer without having to get new rims. Look for the Maxxis M8008 in ST225/75-15.

[georgezink]

Cooper makes an ST 225/75 R15 that is speed rated to 107mph (Custom Trailer Plus). All other ST tires that I'm familiar with are only rated to 65mph, so I went with the Cooper. They were hard to find locally, so I ordered them on line without a problem.

[richinny]

how long ago did you get the coopers? i looked online at their site without luck.

[Lumatic]

My local mechanic put on a set of Hi Run tires on my Tradewind. It probably would not have been my choice, but they were already on. He says it's a real good tire, Chinese. I have about 7000 miles on them and no complaints. Less than $100 each.

[georgezink]

It's hard to find, but I think this link will get you almost there:
Cooper Tires. Don't Give Up A Thing. Ultra-High Performance, Passenger, Light Truck, SUV, Motorsport, Motorcycle and Commercial Tires
Now click on Select Another Tire and you should find the Custom Trailer and Custom Trailer Plus at the bottom of the list. You can then click on tire specifications at the lower right. I was wrong on the speed rating, it's actually a little than what I said. Geo...

[georgezink]

Well, the link didn't work like I thought. It just gets you to their website, so when you get there click on Tires the click Light Truck. It will default on Zeon LTX. Now you can Select Another Tire and find the Trailer tires at the bottom of the list. Sorry 'bout that. Geo...

[georgezink]

One more thing on the Coopers. I couldn't find them locally, so ordered the on line from TireSavings.com. They're not cheap, but I feel like I got a good set of tires. Had no problem with TireSavings -- got them right away, just as promised. Geo...

[easyride]

Originally Posted by georgezink

Cooper makes an ST 225/75 R15 that is speed rated to 107mph (Custom Trailer Plus). All other ST tires that I'm familiar with are only rated to 65mph, so I went with the Cooper. They were hard to find locally, so I ordered them on line without a problem.

Didn`t know about the Coopers,so I`ve switched over to Light Truck Tires,that darn truck of mine won`t run 65.Dave

[richinny]

geo, thanks for the bread crumbs! i found it. i have a distributor close by. i'll go see if i can touch one, lol.

[Cos]

Thanks for the info on the Coopers - I like the fact that they have a greater than 65 mile speed rating compared to the Marathons. For people in MA, RI, CT Benny stores can order these tires for a few dollars less than internet pricing. Anybody else with experience with this tire?

[slowmover]

This is what I've used on my 8,000-lb GVWR Silver Streak, tandem-axle:

Yokohama RY215 LT Load Range D, 15", 8-ply rating in 7.00 x 15 (7R-15): see TIRE RACK

They balanced well (less than 24-ozs per wheel/tire assembly) and exactly meet the load rating recommendation by the trailer manufacturer.

The corporate site has a good description and picture plus specs:
Yokohama

[2airishuman]

Originally Posted by georgezink

Cooper makes ...

is the custom trailer plus still/ or back in production?

i was under the impression it had be discontinued in 04 or 06?

perhaps that was just during relocation of the plant to asia ?

what is the production date on your tires george?

cheers
2air'

[michell]

I have got a brand for you - i had the same D stu from them,it is the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear)
It has got models like - i have it in my listings,may be you can refer to them.
205/55R16 91V
225/55R16 95V
205/50R17 93V
215/55R16 93V
P215/55R17 93V
205/65R15 94V
P205/60R16 91V

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Michell

[georgezink]

Originally Posted by 2airishuman

is the custom trailer plus still/ or back in production?

what is the production date on your tires george?

cheers
2air'

DOT UPHH XDB 4106 F07L

I bought them in June of '07 and it looks like they were manufactured early October '06 -- about 8 months old at the time. They were build in Findley, OH. I assume it's still in production, but don't really know. Geo...

[Chitown AirStreamers]

I also need new tires & want new rims at the same time. Does TRIE rack sell a steel rim that will fit my 66 Safari? or where can I get rims & tires for my trailers?