Time for tires

[Country]

Hey folks,
It's time for new tires. Any recommendations for new tires without paying through the nose?
I will take the tires off and get the new ones mounted.
Our local place does not sell tires but can mount them.
Thanks all.

[profdant139]

I like my Endurance tires, but they are very expensive.

[RipVan]

Seems strange that a shop has the capability to mount tires but doesn’t sell them. Perhaps they only do repairs.
This is just my opinion (and worth what you pay for it ) but buying tires one place and having them installed at another pretty much negates the possibility of making any warranty claims. Regardless of whether one gets expensive “brand name” tires or less expensive “off brand” tires, consider having them mounted AND balanced by the seller. That way there’s, at least, some level of recourse if problems occur. It can definitely be one of those “pay a bit more now or a lot more later” situations.

[dustyone]

I am running Carlisle on my 210 they have 4 years on them. No problems. Not expensive.

[qcCamper]

I have the Karrier Loadstar on my FF x160. Fifth season and in great shape. Very reasonable price

[gator]

I run light truck tires. You can run above the 65mph limit on most trailer tires and they run a lot better. But IMO you get what pay for.

[foakes]

I also go with the made in the USA Goodyear Endurance trailer tires on our ‘09 189FBS.

Tires track straight with no bounce at 65 psi with no wandering.

With how much we have riding on our trailer tires — I would encourage no skimping to save $100 to $150.

Also, I buy mine from America’s Tire or Discount Tire (same company).

Service and guarantee before and after the sale are exceptional. Rotation, flat repair, checking, all included at no extra charge — and plenty of stores, nationwide.

Plus, they will price match anyone — no questions.

Anytime another company does the mounting and balancing — and there is an issue — both companies will blame the other — and you end up paying again.

I might go cheap on a dish rack or a sofa cover — but never on tires.

Best, Fred

[Pcola10k]

Also, I buy mine from America’s Tire or Discount Tire (same company).

I'll second that, been dealing with Discount since the '80s. They have always gone above and beyond.

Best, Fred[/QUOTE]

[twinster2]

Carlisles on my 2010 189FBR. Had them for 3 years now and still look new. Bought them at discount tire for under $70 each mounted. I'm sure they are more now, but what isn't. Also, it is recommended that you replace trailer tires every 6 years, so if your not putting a lot of miles on your trailer, like me, it makes more sense not to put expensive tires on the trailer when its sitting most of the time in the driveway.

[Eagle]

Originally Posted by RipVan

Seems strange that a shop has the capability to mount tires but doesn’t sell them. Perhaps they only do repairs.
This is just my opinion (and worth what you pay for it ) but buying tires one place and having them installed at another pretty much negates the possibility of making any warranty claims. Regardless of whether one gets expensive “brand name” tires or less expensive “off brand” tires, consider having them mounted AND balanced by the seller. That way there’s, at least, some level of recourse if problems occur. It can definitely be one of those “pay a bit more now or a lot more later” situations.

Maybe things have changed but when I worked in a tire store in 70's - there was never a question of where or who installed the tire on the rim. The only thing that mattered was the tire brand, size and problem with the tire.

[Eagle]

I run Goodyear Endurance tires - a huge upgrade from the China tires that came on the unit from the factory.