Tires...

[Furious10]

Does anyone know anything about the Terry's tires? I have searched but found nothing. Must be a Chinese brand.? Thanks.

 

[danemayer]

The DOT Code stamped on the sidewall contains a code that can be traced to the manufacturing company and location.

 

[JohnD]

What brand name is on the side of the tires?

 

[Furious10]

Yes...I know they are Chinese (I was being a smart alack). They are Rainier ST and I was really asking about the good, the bad and the ugly. I have read all about them, but mostly from the manufactures viewpoint, (somewhat skewed?). If anyone has any personal experience with them, can you tell me your opinion.

 

[Gary521]

Why are you even looking at some off brand of Chinese tires? I realize that's nobody likes to spend money on tires but there are only two or three brands to put on your unit - period.

 

[Jim.Allison]

LT's are cheaper and more plentiful. and their ratings although lower are in actuality much higher than STs. Don't believe it, go weigh a set. One is like slippers and the other like boots.

 

[CDN]

LT's are cheaper and more plentiful. and their ratings although lower are in actuality much higher than STs. Don't believe it, go weigh a set. One is like slippers and the other like boots.

Although the Physical weight might be more the way the tire is made will make a difference. Belt location, stiffness, sidewall strength etc are all factors in the weight carrying statistics on a tire. You most likely can go up a weight rating but need to make sure the physical height is the same.

 

[Furious10]

Why are you even looking at some off brand of Chinese tires? I realize that's nobody likes to spend money on tires but there are only two or three brands to put on your unit - period.

I'm not looking at them...they came on the Terry Classic V21. I'm not worried about cost; just safety at this point.

 

[Gary521]

If cost is not the issue then, if it were me, I would replace them. I have a car trailer. I have blown a few of the off brand ST tires. I got a set of Maxxis for this trailer and the problems have not returned. There are other brands that this forum recommends. LT tires are a good way to proceed also.