Tire Replacement - Event Date: 05 Apr 2021

At least we'll be well above the worst possible tidal surge zone, even though we're only about a half a mile from the Coast Guard Academy.  But hurricanes will still be an issue due to the wind.  Since we are on the same electric grid as the CG, our outages will generally be short since they get priority.

Looking for GY Endurance tires for my Rpod.  Out of stock around the country.  Called GY customer support who said that manufacturing for those tires is on hold until further notice. Could not tell me if that means the Endurance will not be manufactured any more or if it does start again just when that might be.  Not much help to me so I guess I need an alternative.  Given that the Endurance seems to be the most popular tire in this forum, what is your second choice?

Yes makes perfect sense.  They what US made tires might meet that criteria?  The Endurance are load range E.

Originally posted by Welchsoft Yes makes perfect sense.  They what US made tires might meet that criteria?  The Endurance are load range E.

The letter ratings don't tell you how much weight the tire will actually carry. 14 inch and 15 inch tires can both have the same load rating but carry different loads for example. The manufacturer should provide a load table for that.

It's possible to have too high a
load rating too, which results in
an overly stiff ride which can shake your trailer to pieces. I wouldn't go above around 150% of axle rating for the two tires combined. So that's gives you a range of 125% to 150% or so to pick from.

Proper inflation is also key. ST tires have thick stiff sidewalls which won't reject heat well if they are underinflated and flex too much. There is no good reason not to inflate ST tires to their rated pressure (cold) and keep them there. Get a TPS or check them during the day. I use an IR thermometer and check the tire temps at every fuel stop. Only takes a few seconds, and I can look for overheated bearings and brakes too.

As for US made tires with the right load ratings, all of the mfgs should have a load table available you can look at.

I had Carlisle Radial HD load range "D" installed and speed balanced on my 177 this spring.  First time going to a D rated (had C on my two previous sets with no problems) and have noticed a huge difference in towing as well as minimal bounce and tire flex over rough and gravel roads.  Very pleased with them thus far.