Got rid of the ST's yesterday

[rasteck]

Went with some 235/85R16 Khumos. I already feel better. ;-hap

Can't wait to head out here in a couple weeks and not feel like I have to be staring in the mirrors at the trailer tires more than I'm looking forward!

Bonus, I got $25 a piece for my < 2 year old (by the DOT date code) ST's that I bet didn't have 2,000 miles on them (already had to replace one due to a big ol' bubble). ;--thumbd

 

[LACoop]

Did u get them balanced? I don't think my are balanced.

 

[FlyingDutchmen]

Sounds like you got a good deal there rasteck. Nothing worse than not having confidence in the tires you have on. ( even when not pulling a trailer. ) :-tup

 

[rasteck]

Did u get them balanced? I don't think my are balanced.

Yup, made sure they balanced them too. Doesn't seem like balancing is the norm for trailer tires.

I guess they figure maybe you won't feel it?

 

[rasteck]

Sounds like you got a good deal there rasteck. Nothing worse than not having confidence in the tires you have on. ( even when not pulling a trailer. ) :-tup

You know it! :-tup

Our first trip out (maybe 70 miles one way?) we had a bubble in one tire. That was replaced under warranty but I've had no confidence in the tires since. With the big trip we have coming up I didn't even want to mess with 'em. Plus they're only rated to 65mph which is great in CA but I'll be holding up traffic out on 80. :wink

The truck has Michelin's but I didn't see a necessity to spend that kind of money on trailer tires that *might* see 15K miles in 5 years. Plus the Khumos got some really good ratings.

Just pulling in and then out of the tire shop I could see how much stiffer the sidewalls were on the LT's vs those ST's.

 

[LACoop]

Good thing to remember to have TT tires balanced .....Now I am thinking about replacing the tires on our unit.

 

[FlyingDutchmen]

Sounds good rasteck. I'm good at the moment as the Trailer is new but i do need new Tires for the Truck. Just waiting for a good deal somewhere. I will also be looking into having the Trailer wheels balanced.. :-tup