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Old 06-26-2007, 02:19 PM   #1
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What tire to replace Tow Masters

I have long used Tow Master ST 225 75 15 tires on my trialer with vry good results but they have now moved the molds to China. Since I am not interested in joining the Class Action Law Suit against Chinese tires what is a good replacement?

I am not interesed in up sizing the wheels at this point so comments should be kept to 15 in wheels.
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Old 06-26-2007, 03:15 PM   #2
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Are the Towmasters radials or bias, and do you have a preference?
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Old 06-26-2007, 03:47 PM   #3
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Radials. I suspect Bias belts would not last lomg on a tri axle. The rear radial takes a beating as is.
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Old 06-26-2007, 04:18 PM   #4
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Hold on there!

Where did you hear that Towmasters were now Chinese?

I realize that if you visit Toronto or Vancouver you may think its China....but, Towmaster remains Canadian....as far as I know. I use 'em, and I like 'em.
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Old 06-26-2007, 04:51 PM   #5
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I needed a tire last Feb while on the road and called Greeball the distributor for a local stocking dealer. They told me the molds had been shipped from Canada to China. When I called today they confirmed that the only tires now available were from China.
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Old 06-26-2007, 04:54 PM   #6
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It's entirely possible. Everthing is moving to China...
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Old 06-26-2007, 05:51 PM   #7
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WOW guess I got 4 of the last "Great White North" Tow Masters. 2 months ago. Hey nice Kayak Howie! DG
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Old 06-26-2007, 07:24 PM   #8
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Replacment Tires

Try a set of Cooper Custom Trailer Plus tires.
If you can find them, they should work well.
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Old 06-26-2007, 08:04 PM   #9
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My first 2 sets of tires were Canadian Tow Masters, and I got 40,000 miles out of each set. Very good wear, very satisfied.

I now have 15,000 on Canadian Marathons.

I don't no what I'll do next?

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Old 06-26-2007, 10:10 PM   #10
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Just purchased Cooper Custom Trailer Plus ST225/75R15 from TireSavings.com. They are due to arrive on Thursday. Couldn't find them locally. They are rated for 2540# (load range D) and speed rated to 112mph. Most ST tires are only rated for 65mph -- didn't want to take the chance. Hope they work out, 'cause they're not cheap. Geo...
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Old 06-26-2007, 10:15 PM   #11
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Keep up posted. The specs on those tires were impressive.
The main reasons I went with the Commercial T/As and 16 inch wheels was the availability and the fact that Goodrich is owned outright by Michelin and those tires are now made by Michelin. But it was costly.
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