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I think they are Chinese, but now a days... what's not made in China????
A couple of places around my area sell Tow Master, Trail Masterand Carlisle.... but I heard really bad things about Carlisle...
Not really much difference in price between the Tow or the Trail, but the Tow master they would come to my boat and change them rigth there, wich is nice.... other than that looks the same
Comments??? or prefferences???
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I have the trailmaster on my loadmaster. Too soon, really, to tell how they will hold up, and I dont have any experience with other brands yet.
I did get a flat, with about 100 miles on one of the tires- whole in the sidewall. Figured I was screwed, and was about to buy a replacement (~$100), when a friend convinced me I had nothing to lose calling the company and asking for a replacement under warranty. Figured they would tell me to go and pound sand, but instead, they were really nice, and sent me a new tire, no questions asked. Go figure.
Maybe 1000 miles now, with no other issues. We'll see how they hold up over time, but I will change brand according to which tires hold up best.
I have Nanking's on my boat trailer and Trailmaster on my cargo trailer. 8 years on the Trailmaster's which still look good but are now to old to trust on a long trip they have about 15,000 miles on them. I know some one will point out the the Nankings had a major problem a few years ago we changed truckloads of them at our shop. But the fact is their replacement tires have been issue free for our customers many of whom have thousands of mile on them now. Since their warranty is all about the same and I saw them stand behind their troubled product I went with the cost savings and bought a set. 6 months and a 1000 or so miles later no issues I don't however tow very far usually under 25 miles each way with a few longer trips mixed in but longest trip was about 125 miles each way. If I had to tow longer distances I probably would have went with more common tires like the Trailmaster because they are more likely to be found in more places. You have to assess how you are going to use the trailer before you pick out the new tires if you are like me and the tires will likely rot off due to old age than spending more money on them won't matter. The tires I replaced were the original tires on a 1990 trailer when I bought the boat this spring but it was cheaper to shop for tires myself than to have the boat dealer add a set to the deal. Also make sure you chk the date codes on the tires you are buying all new tires have a date stamped on the sidewall do not accept old tires. many tire places don't do that much trailer tire work so could have old tires in inventory skip them they won't last.
I have Trail Master on my 9000# Dual axle and Carlisle on my 16' single axle trailer. Both have several thousand miles on them with no issues. Last trip was a 600 mile round tripper to the Keys this summer in 90 plus degree heat.
I have heard all of the horror stories about Carlisle and upon questioning my trailer dealer he said the problems were in the past and that he has very good luck with them now. Ditto on the date check!
I've got TowMasters on my triple axle trailer and no problems in 3 years. Each time I tow it's 400 miles each way. Probably 18,000 miles so far. I'm replacing them before the season starts, I don't think they could make another year. Good luck on your decision!!
Got Towmaster 225/75RX15 on a car trailer that are 8 yrs old and about 20,000 miles, They still look great and have worn very well, They are flat on the tread and have not cupped out like others I have used. I balance my trailer tires and keep them at the proper amount of air pressure. I have pulled this trailer all over the country behind a truck or behind a friends 42' motorhome. I plan to replace them next spring.
i've got towmaster radial trailer tires and regularly tow a a 6k boat to the Keys and back to St Pete FL........no problems. get the radials........towing with radials is sooooooo nice. i towed a friends boat recently with new bias ply tires.......what a difference........
TheShortAnswer - 12/4/2008 9:15 PM i've got towmaster radial trailer tires and regularly tow a a 6k boat to the Keys and back to St Pete FL........no problems. get the radials........towing with radials is sooooooo nice. i towed a friends boat recently with new bias ply tires.......what a difference........
Could you expand a little bit more about "being nicer when towing with radials" ??? what did you feel different??? I've read several people saying the same but I can not find an objective or scientific explanation of why or how is different??? I know that radial run cooler than bias but that's it.
I'm towing very short distances, probably 20 miles to the ramp and 20 back per weekend and 1 or 2 trips to the keys per year(200-250 miles???) that's why I decided to go with bias.... I would like to know your experience with radials to see if I change my mind...
thanks in advance
__________________ The "Ideal Society" is where there's "Maximize Freedom and Responsibility for the Individual". Where people have the right to live their own lives as they see fit as long as their not hurting anyone else with their Freedom.
Please, ask me who said it.
"Dr. Ron Paul cured my apathy"
Jesus wears a bracelet that says "What Would Ron Paul Do"
I've had both radials and bias on the same trailers. The sidewalls on the radials are softer and should be more capable of absorbing impacts. However, I've seen no "real world" differences. I currently buy the highest load rating I can get. Never buy "C's when "D"s cost $5.00 more per tire.
As for Carlisles, they have improved a lot in the past few years and have become one of the best trailer tires out there. They were bad, but not any more. The Goodyear Marathons used to be the king, but they seem to be very failure prone now.
Tow Master or Trail Master tires... 
