Post by horselover4life on Aug 10, 2014 15:48:05 GMT
Well, we just replaced our horse trailer tires yesterday.
After having our trailer spare tire explode just sitting in the yard...those China made tires that were on it were no longer trustworthy to us. Our trailer was bought new, has hardly been used and was delivered with the tires on it that had the issue. Our spare tire had never been on the ground and was only hung on the spare outside "hook" in May of this year, so not much in weather related issue should we have had happen.
I did much reading, research and read blog after blog of complaints and praise for different brands and types of tires.
There is the ongoing controversy of using passenger car tires on trailers, truck {LT} tires on trailers and trailer {ST} tires on trailers....
Well, I go with my husbands authority and knowledge on this one...he is a truck mechanic and truly understands the differences in construction of those tires....
So, we bought 4 Goodyear Marathon Trailer Tires and had them installed professionally. Mounted and balanced {our choice} with road hazard insurance....
Peace of mind again reigns in my house when we pull that trailer loaded with horses or cargo.
Our decision was made by my husband who I trust to do the right thing, even if it costs more it is my life and that of our animals, those we share the road with that we look to protect..
I wanted to give you a piece of an article which I will also link........www.usrider.org/news_13_09_30.html
Here though is a small snippet...
Tire size and Application
Among the largest listings on the side of the tire will be a number that starts with LT or ST, such as ST235/85R16F. The LT stands for Light Truck, such as an F-150 or Chevy 3500. The ST stands for Special Trailer. Either LT tires or ST tires can be used on horse trailers, but ST tires are specifically made for towing, and have some decided safety advantages.
Because LT tires are made for trucks, they are engineered to provide good mileage, proper traction and a good ride. It is the last part about the "good ride" that makes them decidedly less appropriate for use on a horse trailer.....................
Please do read the entire article from US Rider, a horse/trailer towing authority...it was indeed "eye opening"...........
After having our trailer spare tire explode just sitting in the yard...those China made tires that were on it were no longer trustworthy to us. Our trailer was bought new, has hardly been used and was delivered with the tires on it that had the issue. Our spare tire had never been on the ground and was only hung on the spare outside "hook" in May of this year, so not much in weather related issue should we have had happen.
I did much reading, research and read blog after blog of complaints and praise for different brands and types of tires.
There is the ongoing controversy of using passenger car tires on trailers, truck {LT} tires on trailers and trailer {ST} tires on trailers....
Well, I go with my husbands authority and knowledge on this one...he is a truck mechanic and truly understands the differences in construction of those tires....
So, we bought 4 Goodyear Marathon Trailer Tires and had them installed professionally. Mounted and balanced {our choice} with road hazard insurance....
Peace of mind again reigns in my house when we pull that trailer loaded with horses or cargo.
Our decision was made by my husband who I trust to do the right thing, even if it costs more it is my life and that of our animals, those we share the road with that we look to protect..
I wanted to give you a piece of an article which I will also link........www.usrider.org/news_13_09_30.html
Here though is a small snippet...
Tire size and Application
Among the largest listings on the side of the tire will be a number that starts with LT or ST, such as ST235/85R16F. The LT stands for Light Truck, such as an F-150 or Chevy 3500. The ST stands for Special Trailer. Either LT tires or ST tires can be used on horse trailers, but ST tires are specifically made for towing, and have some decided safety advantages.
Because LT tires are made for trucks, they are engineered to provide good mileage, proper traction and a good ride. It is the last part about the "good ride" that makes them decidedly less appropriate for use on a horse trailer.....................
Please do read the entire article from US Rider, a horse/trailer towing authority...it was indeed "eye opening"...........
...now for the weather to break and start to cool down so we can RIDE!!