Tire Advice--Post lift

[Glampman]

Hi Forum!

Just had my 2017 Sport 22 fb lifted 3 inches. I still have the stock tires on the trailer (Goodyear Endurance). I am wondering if there would be any negative impacts in switching to a Goodyear Wrangler type tire.

I am wondering if the more robust treads on the Wrangler would have any unintended consequences.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Glampman

[batman]

Originally Posted by Glampman

Hi Forum!

Just had my 2017 Sport 22 fb lifted 3 inches. I still have the stock tires on the trailer (Goodyear Endurance). I am wondering if there would be any negative impacts in switching to a Goodyear Wrangler type tire.

I am wondering if the more robust treads on the Wrangler would have any unintended consequences.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Glampman

One concern might be the load carrying weight limitations of the Wrangler tire. I am not familiar with them.

The aggressive tread is not necessary on a trailer, but may help in a muddy side hill or slippery down grade. Situations best avoided if possible but if your boondocking and the weather turns and you have to get out. I get it.

A good E rated tire and strong wheels. A lot of folks have gone 16" Michelins and never looked back.

-Dennis

[batman]

We are lucky to have two tire engineers here on the forum. Tireman9 and Capriracer. They both are invaluable resources and much appreciated here.

Try http://www.rvtiresafety.net/ or http://www.barrystiretech.com/

-Dennis

[ROBERT CROSS]

I have always preferred/used a tire designed for trailer use.
The Wrangler will have a considerably more flexible sidewall not particularly good for trailers, especially ones with more than one axle.

Two Seasons, 12k on our GYE....👍

Bob
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[jeffmc306]

Glampman, great question! If there was a Wrangler rated for trailer service you could consider it. That said, the Wrangler you're looking at is not trailer-rated while your current Endurance tires are. I agree with Robert Cross - stick with what you have.

Airstream posted a Knowledge Base article about the subject: https://support.airstream.com/hc/en-...el-Replacement

I'd stick with what you have!
Jeff

[CapriRacer]

Originally Posted by batman

We are lucky to have two tire engineers here on the forum. Tireman9 and Capriracer. They both are invaluable resources and much appreciated here.

Try https://www.rvtiresafety.net/ or https://www.barrystiretech.com/

-Dennis

Thanks for the compliment. I'll try to live up to it.

Originally Posted by Glampman

Hi Forum!

Just had my 2017 Sport 22 fb lifted 3 inches. I still have the stock tires on the trailer (Goodyear Endurance). I am wondering if there would be any negative impacts in switching to a Goodyear Wrangler type tire.

I am wondering if the more robust treads on the Wrangler would have any unintended consequences.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Glampman

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First, you didn't state what tire size you currently have, but I'll bet that you won't find any Wranglers that have enough load carrying capacity in the current size.

But I'm thinking what you are considering is that the deeper tread would have more puncture resistance - and that is only sort of true. What really helps is lower inflation pressure - BUT - you need to keep the pressure up for load carrying capacity - UNLESS - you go to a larger size.

And that's what I recommend you do.

[mojo]

Plus, tires with aggressive treads tend to pick up and throw larger rocks causing dings.