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Archive for July 9th, 2006
Tires for Spread Axle Trailers
Posted by Tim on July 9, 2006
I bought a new 2006 Great Dane spread axle trailer in February with Bridgestone R195 tires (285/75R24.5). These tires are worn out after 40,000 miles. This is under normal operating conditions. I have dump valves on both axles and tire pressures are maintained weekly. Can you recommend a tire that will last longer than 40,000 miles?
Speaking for Goodyear, the best product we make for spread axle trailers is actually a retread, the G119 SA (for spread axles). This retread was obviously designed specifically for this application. The fast wear factor is unavoidable for spread axle trailer tires so, we found that most opperators prefer a retread to lower the costs. The tread radius and shoulder design of the G119 SA is made to resist shoulder skirt tearing that often happens when new tires are used.
275/70R22.5 for Motorhome
Posted by Tim on July 9, 2006
I am running 255/70R22.5 on my motorhome. The front tires are wearing on the outside and inside the alignment is fine. I would like to run 275/70R22.5. Would this help my wear on my front tires? The front end alignment shop said that the Goodyear G159 didn’t have the weight capacity that is why they wear out inside and outside.
I can't say that changing sizes will help for sure but, going to a larger tire (bigger diameter and wider tread width) might help. I would suggest that you try our G670 RV tire (the G159's are no longer available). This tire was designed for motorhomes and should do a great job.