14 ply trailer tires?
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Hi, has anyone replaced their 10 ply race trailer tires with 14 ply? They don't seem to be that much more costly. Maybe they would be more durable? My trailer has a pair of 6,000 lb axles, and with my heaviest car and all my stuff in it, it's probably about 10,500 pound s. Other than the extra cost, is there any drawback to using 14 ply tires? Thanks, Joel.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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You’ll be able to skid the tires 50 more feet with them!
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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And you'd let me do it without saying a word until one popped!
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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I had the Greenball Towmaster load range E on my old trailer and they held up well.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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Are they 14 ply, or 14 ply "rated"? I had some Michelin XPS ribs rated 10 ply, but they were only 5 ply, 4 steel tread bands, one steel sidewall band.
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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Rated. I probably should have specified that. I don't know if you can buy the actual ply count tires anymore.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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i got ride of the 15 in rims and went 16. then you can get higher load tires never had trailer tire problems after that
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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I too made the switch from 15" to 16" tires. Tire life has improved greatly cost is similar and I believe it even pulls a little easier.
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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Just curious if you had any clearance issues after the swap. The 16" tires are approximately 2" larger in circumference than my 15's I need tires and rims so if clearance isn't an issue now would be the time to make the change.
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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My previous trailer came with 15-in Goodyear marathons. I went through about 20 tires before I finally switched to 16-in red ball tow masters. When I ordered my current trailer back in 2015, I specified 6,000 lb axles and 16-in rims with load range e-tires
I see that the load range f 12 ply rating and the load range g 14 ply rating are very readily available for not too much money more than the load range e 10 ply rating. That is why I'm wondering if there's any reason not to upgrade?
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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We bought a new Aluminum deck over 22 foot trailer for local deliveries April 2020 .. we do use it a lot , 400 miles each day easily, it has two 6000 lb axles , we wore the original tires out quickly , by August one was blown out and two were worn out ..I replaced them with Carlisle 14 ply and what a difference .not one problem since and drivers claim the trailer rides better ..we have put about 50,000 miles on them , they do need to be replaced now but , I sent that trailer to my Minnesota location , they will use it much less than we do ..and I bought two new trailers , got them in 6 weeks these I ordered with 14 ply tires
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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I did just that this spring. One of the local racers own a trailer service and sales business and told us about a new tire and many of us have switched to it and been very happy with them. It looks like a very well built tire and I believe they are made here in the US and look to be constructed way better than any of the previous tires I've ran. I'm running the Hercules H-901 ST 235/85/16, they cost $175 each locally Hercules H-901 ST Tire
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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Well, I just pulled the trigger on 6 of the Hercules H-901 ST 235/85/16 14 ply. Thanks for all the info and the recommendation!
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: 14 ply trailer tires?
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07/01/21 01:41 PM
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Ordered the Herc's off of Ebay yesterday, they showed up today! I'm impressed with the service and with the tires. They are stout! And regroovable. With 6 tires, I'll have 4 on the ground and 2 spares. I think I'll try to find 2 matching rims so I can have the spares in the rotation. They should last a long time. Now I need to find time to mount them.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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