Robert G. Smits Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I know this has been discussed before and I have read the latest thread but trailer tire quality appears to be in constant flux so what would you buy today? I have a 28 ft gooseneck that I use for long hauling with heavy cars. This trailer is a 20 ft used for local trips. Thanks in advance. Bob Smits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Bob Goodyear ST Endurance 10 ply from Discount Tire/America’s Tire with free replacement road hazard for life of tread. No pro rating - free replacement if road hazard renders tire non repairable. Free rotation & balance. That is what I run on my aluminum custom enclosed car hauler. Loaded late this afternoon in Indiana. Headed to Florida. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 Thank you for the information. You can drop that Porsche off at my house anytime. Have a safe trip. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Peck Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 What would be the repercussions of having the same tires on a trailer as tow vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 8 minutes ago, James Peck said: What would be the repercussions of having the same tires on a trailer as tow vehicle? They’re an entirely different design of tire. It would be dangerous to use either for the wrong purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 On 1/14/2024 at 2:12 PM, CarNucopia said: They’re an entirely different design of tire. It would be dangerous to use either for the wrong purpose. WHY? Ben 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 18 minutes ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: WHY? Ben Here’s a good article: https://trailervalet.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-trailer-tires-vs-regular-car-tires/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 3 hours ago, CarNucopia said: Here’s a good article: https://trailervalet.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-trailer-tires-vs-regular-car-tires/ Thank you. Not sure I agree. Will take a little head scratching. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wascator Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Goodyear Endurance tire, made in USA check air pressure every trip. I also use tire pressure monitoring: EZTire is my choice. Great peace of mind when towing. Four towing hazards: rotten or underinflated tires; dry wheel bearings; worn or non-working brakes/lights; and poor weight distr. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 12 hours ago, Wascator said: Four towing hazards: rotten or underinflated tires; dry wheel bearings; worn or non-working brakes/lights; and poor weight distr. #5: Loose lug nuts. Check torque before every trip (especially if wheels have been recently removed)! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 On 6/11/2024 at 9:10 AM, EmTee said: Loose lug nuts Whatever a person does to their vehicle or equipment to make sure the rig is safe has my respect. Driver error is enough without adding equipment failure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) On 8/24/2024 at 7:35 PM, Turbinator said: Driver error is enough without adding equipment failure. We were driving to northern Michigan this weekend and we saw a Jeep Cherokee pulling one of those new style Airstream smaller trailers on the expressway. The trailer was a single axle trailer. He passed us going at least 85 MPH and was weaving in and out of traffic like he was in the Jeep only. We followed him for a short distance and once thought he was going to lose it. I could not/would not go as fast as he was driving and we had just the 1/2 ton truck. Common sense is so uncommon in today's world. And as Forest Gump says, You can not fix stupid. Edited September 2 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Accident waiting to happen. I see the result of folks driving recklessly in my travels … Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 I've seen people towing tandem trailers similar to that shown above. I assumed that it was illegal, but apparently not; at least not everywhere -- though it should be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Frazee Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 I re-torque my trailer lug nuts at every fuel stop. Invariably, one or two (out of 24) nuts need to be re-tightened. What causes trailer lug nuts to work loose more than automobile lug nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Poor quality. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 1 hour ago, Roger Frazee said: I re-torque my trailer lug nuts at every fuel stop. I check mine cold at the start of the day. Torquing them hot may lead to overtorquing, as the bolt expands with heat. The wheels on my new trailer took multiple cycles before torque stabilized and they didn't require any further tightening. Still, I check them daily (cold) when on the road. Also important to check periodically whenever you remove and reinstall a wheel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 16 hours ago, EmTee said: I've seen people towing tandem trailers similar to that shown above. I assumed that it was illegal, but apparently not; at least not everywhere -- though it should be... This was in Montana. I also see it in Wyoming and Utah and Nevada and Idaho and Oregon along with The Dakotas. Limited to rural areas. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 16 hours ago, Roger Frazee said: I re-torque my trailer lug nuts at every fuel stop. Invariably, one or two (out of 24) nuts need to be re-tightened. What causes trailer lug nuts to work loose more than automobile lug nuts? It sounds like at some point the lug nuts were over torqued. Look at your trailer rims. If your lug nuts and/or your trailer rims and or the threaded studs are worn there will be signs. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967 Red Deville Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 On 9/3/2024 at 8:59 AM, Roger Frazee said: I re-torque my trailer lug nuts at every fuel stop. Invariably, one or two (out of 24) nuts need to be re-tightened. What causes trailer lug nuts to work loose more than automobile lug nuts? NEVER use an oil on threads as they allow you to over torque that makes all of the components suspect going forward Not to say this is your problem , but something is wrong for your nuts to loosen during a trip . I never retorqe during a trip . if I had the tires off for an inspection or service of wheel bearings . I torque cold , drive 50 miles & re torque and thats it. I use a tire billy and hit my tires any time I stop and I also check my straps . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 I always use grease or oil on my trailer studs after cleaning them - it helps the lug nuts from cross threading. If you over torque a wheel stud the stud has to be replaced. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 12 hours ago, 1967 Red Deville said: NEVER use an oil on threads as they allow you to over torque that makes all of the components suspect going forward Not to say this is your problem , but something is wrong for your nuts to loosen during a trip . I never retorque during a trip . if I had the tires off for an inspection or service of wheel bearings . I torque cold , drive 50 miles & re torque and thats it. I use a tire billy and hit my tires any time I stop and I also check my straps . I ALMOST completely agree with your post- I pull an all-aluminum extra tall trailer, 30 ft length on a pair of 6K, 8 lug axles, and generally our travel to tours and shows involves multi-day trips each way. I've made it a habit, not only to check tire pressures "COLD" each morning, but also the check lug nut torque - and then at every stop I check the hub temperature - not generally with my laser, but al least with my palm. Most of us have seen the result of another's lack of safety check/prep. An ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 I am on the road pulling a trailer transporting vehicles over 200 days a year - since 2006. I post comments from first hand observation and experience. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 11 hours ago, Marty Roth said: ...and then at every stop I check the hub temperature - not generally with my laser, but al least with my palm. Yes! I do likewise. I also touch the tires on the tow vehicle at rest stops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 15 hours ago, Trulyvintage said: I am on the road pulling a trailer transporting vehicles over 200 days a year - since 2006. I post comments from first hand observation and experience. Jim I can appreciate your insight and experience, but like a lot of trades just because someone has a particular method they use, does not make it the 'ONLY' way to do things. While I do not transport cars for a living, I work construction and I tow a small trailer (16' box) at least once a week. Previously I had a fair amount of yellow iron and I have logged many a mile dragging an eager beaver down the road both loaded to the max and empty. I would surmise with a lot of the other posters that there has been quite a few trailer miles as well. There is no excuse for safety and preventive maintenance. But there are many ways for one to be safe. As far as grease or oil on a stud prior to installing lug nuts, I have never heard such a thing. Not saying its wrong, and I have hit a rusty stud with WD on occasion, just wouldnt think of doing it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 (edited) Have you ever had a trailer wheel pass you going down the road - notice something familiar about it - then realize it was your tire and rim from your trailer ? I have - several times. I post my opinion & if you have watched any of my videos or carefully read my posts - I make it quite clear that it is my opinion. Jim Edited September 9 by Trulyvintage (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 A few years ago there was a blip on the news traffic report about a tractor trailer loosing an axle and creating a backup on the beltway. Fortunately no one was hurt. A couple of weeks later at a family event my BIL asked if I had heard about the backup. It was his truck! He said about the time it passed him on the road he realized it was from his truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 On 9/8/2024 at 2:36 PM, Trulyvintage said: I always use grease or oil on my trailer studs after cleaning them - it helps the lug nuts from cross threading. 15 hours ago, Trulyvintage said: Have you ever had a trailer wheel pass you going down the road - notice something familiar about it - then realize it was your tire and rim from your trailer ? I have - several times. I’ll take “Cause and Effect” for $500 Alex. 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 I'm still dealing with the juxtaposition of a $2M car in that trailer to begin with... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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