Tires

[jaz1949]

Is there any reason why good car tires couldn't be used on a 25' 5th wheel, instead of so called "trailer use only" tires?
Thanks

 

[LEN]

Re: Tires

No! With a big IF, and that is IF they have a load rating and I don't think car tires do. And the load rating is enough for the fully loaded 5ver, and this is not a guess either it must be weighed and at least a bit of xtra capacity. I don't think it is worth the risk, and here is another if. If you were to have a blowout and cause a big crash your insurance might not be good because of negligence(not having the correct tires) and I would bet a smart lawyer could have a hay day with your nest egg.

LEN

 

[rjf7g]

Re: Tires

Go cheap on something else...if anything, get more robust tires than the manufacturer recommends.

 

[H2H1]

Re: Tires

I second what Ms. Fisher stated, if you need to cut cost, look somewhere else. Please, as a safety reason don't skemp on the tires. The life you save my be mine :laugh:

 

[jaz1949]

Re: Tires

Thanks for the info. I wasn't planning on skimping on the tires, just a query.

 

[bflorence]

Re: Tires

would anyone know the size of a 2001 starcraft pop-up trailer; make =star; model =travel; style=travel; we just purchased and i want to replace the tires.thankns

 

[bflorence]

Re: Tires

would anyone know the size of a 2001 starcraft pop-up trailer; make =star; model =travel; style=travel; we just purchased and i want to replace the tires.thankns

 

[Guest]

Re: Tires

welcome to the forums ,, and u might look on the side wall of the tire ,, u should see the tire size there ,, and no I am not being a smart a** ,, just letting u know ,, and if u do get new tires ,, stay away from the Carlisle tires ,, get something better ,, yes they will cost ,, but in the long run ,, better ,, JMO

 

[H2H1]

Re: Tires

Jaz1949, have you gotten your new tires yet, if so let us know what you got, This will be helpful for others who may be looking also.