ifd22
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I'm currently in the market for TT tires. Our new to us outback has a set of "Hi-Run" tires from the Beijing tire company. Needless to say I don't trust them one bit. The current tires are 205/75R14's
I installed Maxxis 8008 ST tires on the last TT, and was happy with them. I am also looking at Kumho 857 trailer tire.
The Maxxis is a C rated 205/75R14 tire at 1760 pounds (made in Thailand)
The Kumho is a D rated 195/80R14 tire at 2094 pounds (made in Korea)
I would prefer LT tires, made in America preferably, unfortunately I cant find any 14" LT tires which will fit on a 5" wide wheel.
Anyone have any experience with the Kumho tires. I really like the idea of having the extra load rating.
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skipnchar
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I'd go for another set of Maxxis. That's the only brand I'll run on my trailer. Averaging over 40,000 miles per set.
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I will pick up my new set of Chinese Goodyear Marathons this weekend. New alloy wheels also. Will let all know of my experiences with them. Planning a trip to Canada this year also, in addition to smaller camping trips. We'll see how they hold up. They have to be better than the factory installed Duro tires, one of which has sidewall cracks but which has not yet failed.
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cathcartww
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Your choices are very limited if you want Load Range D in 14" tires.
Like you, I really wanted to go up to Load Range D tires. Our trailer came with Maxxis, and while they worked out fine, we were pretty close to their maximum rating. I looked at the Kumhos as they came highly recommended on the Casita TT Forum - single axle guys really like the D load rating.
Unfortunately, Kumhos were out of stock, and I couldn't wait. The only other Load Range D 14" tires I could find were Kendra Karriers marketed by Martin Wheel through Northern Tool. They are Chinese. The tires are noticably heavier than the Load Range C Maxxis that came off, and appear to be well made. I am going on the third year with them now, and there is no sign of any problems yet. (Knock on wood). I am hoping running them well under the rated capacity will make a difference.
In either case, if you go to D's, make sure your wheels are rated for 65psi
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I'm giving serious thought to a set of Hankook RA08 LT load range D, in a 195R-14 ( very close in overall size to a 205/75 ) .
Hankook has a good reputation and is an OE supplier to a few of the auto manufacturers.
I've also heard a lot of good reports on both the Maxxis and Kumho that you mentioned.
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Lowsuv
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Go with the highest load rated tire that fits.
In a 14" diameter that is the 205/R14 Load Range D Kumho.
It is rated at 2271 # per tire.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Radial+857
You need to inflate them to 65 PSI.
Another clue is :
The 205R14 Load Range D Kumho 857 weighs 29 pounds.
The maxis is 25 pounds.
More cords and more rubber.
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JIMNLIN
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I would guess your wheels are probably 50 psi rated which is a good match for a load range C (50 psi) tire. Mount a load range D tire (65 psi) and the 50 psi rated wheel can split usually the bead seat flange.
The benifits of a higher pressure tire comes at those higher pressures. I would go with the proper load range tire for the wheels pressure rating. If your wheels are 65 psi rated then the D tire may be a good upgrade.
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Lowsuv
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What would be best ?
A 29 pound tire that had a load capacity of 2271 # (at 65 PSI) but only inflated to 50 PSI. ?
Or a 25 pound tire that had a load capacity of 1900# ( at 50 PSI) but only inflated to 50 PSI ?
I have never seen or heard of a modern tubeless steel wheel that has failed due to overinflation.
I have heard experiences most every day on this forum about blowouts because the factory installed tires did not have much reserve capacity.
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Chuck&Gail
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Do a search here. Several folks have blown welds on wheels. Note if rim is rated for LR-C, and you fully inflate a LR-D tire to max pressure on it, you have overloaded the rim by THIRTY PERCENT!
Rim rating usually stamped on rear, or in valley UNDER the tire.
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I would get the Kumho 205-D
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