I'm going for new tires on my '76 Argosy. I've got 7.00 x 15 tires now and have been hearing about 'trailer tires' but don't know exactly what that means. Are they radials with beefed up sidewalls? I want to take full advantage of my new axles. Anybody have any recommendations? Thanks.
Originally posted by Austin Runner I'm going for new tires on my '76 Argosy. I've got 7.00 x 15 tires now and have been hearing about 'trailer tires' but don't know exactly what that means. Are they radials with beefed up sidewalls? I want to take full advantage of my new axles. Anybody have any recommendations? Thanks.
Your tires like your trailer came with are no longer available. The new 7.00x15 tires are much too heavy duty for your purpose, they go on car haulers, and equipment trailers. While this is great for carrying 20 ton payloaders, it is not so good for our trailers. I have found that the equivalent size and weight rating is a ST225-75R15, load range C.
This is a Special Trailer tire (ST, instead of P for Pasenger car). Among other things, trailer tires contain more UV inhibitors to slow the effects, known as weather checking, or dry rot. Also, the radial tires should help you get a tad better gas mileage.
Terry
I agree with Terry and George Jr. on the size - - I use that size on both my 1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre and 1964 Overlander - - I do, however, use Load Range C on the Minuet and Load Range D on the Overlander. The Overlander at 26' just seems to ride better on the Load Range D tires (and there is a much greater load capacity surplus with the Load Range D tires for almost no difference in cost), and I have had no unusual problems related to the heavier construction of the tires (they are now nearly six years old - - due for replacement due to age). You might want to get an accurate loaded weight for each axle on your Argosy 28 to see what your minimum requirement will be for tire weight carrying capacity.
Good luck with your decision!
Kevin
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Last edited by overlander64; 02-15-2004 at 04:54 PM.
The deed is done. Thanks Kevin for your input also. I went with the Marathons 225/75-r15. I figured going with a load level D would be the best for the Arg. Shopped a little - bottom line is $94 per tire at Sams ($85 tire, $9 balancing). Costco doesn't sell trailer tires in Austin. NTB was $133 ($109 + $11 for balancing + $9 for road hazard + $4 for "high pressure" valve stems). At Sams, road hazard and valve stems come with the blancing. Discount was $109 complete but they agreed to beat Sams price and they have the tires in stock.
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Last edited by Austin Runner; 02-16-2004 at 10:00 AM.
I am getting ready to start shopping for tires for my 1995 21 foot Sovereign. The dry weight of this unit is about 3900 lbs. Present tire size is 225/75R15 and 3 tires are load range C and one is load range D. Should I get load range C tires? They are rated at 2150 lbs per tire. I wonder is load range D tires would create a too stiff ride?
Phil
Originally posted by Scaler113 I am getting ready to start shopping for tires for my 1995 21 foot Sovereign. The dry weight of this unit is about 3900 lbs. Present tire size is 225/75R15 and 3 tires are load range C and one is load range D. Should I get load range C tires? They are rated at 2150 lbs per tire. I wonder is load range D tires would create a too stiff ride?
Phil
Load range C is sufficient for your trailer. If you use the load range D tires, inflate them to the load range C pressure, usually 50 PSI.
Terry
Ken, I believe that's correct. I'm getting ready to installl new tires and wheel on my Tradewind, but I'm also debating whether to go with 'C' or 'D' range.
Mine is a single axle trailer with an approximate dry weight of 3,000#.
Paul
I went with the D range Carlisle ST tires on my 31' Excella 500 for extra weight protection just in case. They have a max. load of 2540 lbs. each at 65 psi max. I run around 58-60 psi in them.
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Note that max tire load capacity is only achieved at max inflation.
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Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
265 watt AM Solar, Inc. system
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