What is ya'lls thoughts on these tires. What would yall go with

[mattpopp]

So I am going to replace the tires on my trailer after I get the Axle Hangers sorted out. I would like to do a 17.5 setup but there is still the G Rated 16 option. If I had a Triple axle I am sure I would just stick with the 16" but being a tandom axle trailer that will weigh up to 15klbs I am thinking the 17.5 might be the best option.

Right now Discount Tire has a 16" G Rated Task Master Provider for $224. 235/85/16 rated at 4050lbs at 110psi, $1055 installed or $1250 with the Road Hazard.

On line I can get (4)ea 17.5 Tire/Wheel for $1200 shipped to the house, 235/75/17.5 6005lbs, Though I would have to change the studs to a 5/8's, buy lugs and clamp rings.
http://shop.wheelsexpressonline.com/175-Trailer-Wheels-and-235-75R175-Tires-175-TW-235.htm

That same company has a G-Rated 16" for $155, Rated at 3750lbs at 110psi.
http://shop.wheelsexpressonline.com/ST235-85R16-14-PLY-Trailer-Tires-ST235-85R16-14-PLY.htm

 

[cookie]

My thoughts?
Well the 17.5 inch wheels are steel. I would rather have a good looking aluminum wheel.
The 16 inch tires on that web site have no name. I would be very cautious on that. They may be no better than the Chinese tires that are currently thought of as no good.
Just my thoughts.

Peace
Dave

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[ncrebel8]

I think we need more information, What rig do you have and what wheela and tires are on it now?

 

[GOTTOYS]

Never heard of them. I bet they are just another marginal Chinese tire with an American sounding name. You do get what you pay for with tires...Don

 

[rustyshakelford]

our 3010 might weight a tad over 16k on occasion and we run the goodyear g614s. they are pricy, but we have not had a single issue with them in about 8k miles! sometimes its worth it to get the best!

brett

 

[jnbhobe]

I think 235-75-17.5 is too big of a tire, 215-75-17.5 are the same diameter as 235-85-16, just for starters I would keep running from either deal.