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Post by midlotexan on May 19, 2022 19:11:25 GMT -5
Today we switched out the Hi Spec Oracle tires, that came on our trailer for the Goodyear Endurance. The Hi Spec's had about 10K miles and showed only minor wear, but with a long summer trip, new tires are cheap insurance. I was surprised to see the original tires were not balanced. Maybe I shouldn't have been, it is an RV. Needless to say the tire store said it was typical. Hoping the Goodyear's provide good service and live up to their reputation. Kirt
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Post by lynnmor on May 20, 2022 3:27:44 GMT -5
Today we switched out the Hi Spec Oracle tires, that came on our trailer for the Goodyear Endurance. The Hi Spec's had about 10K miles and showed only minor wear, but with a long summer trip, new tires are cheap insurance. I was surprised to see the original tires were not balanced. Maybe I shouldn't have been, it is an RV. Needless to say the tire store said it was typical. Hoping the Goodyear's provide good service and live up to their reputation. Kirt Good move in replacing the tires with made in USA. Trailer tires are never balanced from the factory, just another way of saving a few dollars. If you actually want a balanced assembly, know that the hubs are not balanced and may not run true, just balancing the tires is of little value. I mark the drum so that the wheel is always mounted in the same position, and then balance the entire rotating assembly. Drum brakes were always balanced many years ago, but the junk made in recent years can be way out.
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Post by nvguy on May 20, 2022 23:08:33 GMT -5
X2 on the good move. I have had good luck with the Goodyears. I balance mine as well, but Lynnmor is right the drums aren't balanced and quality sure isn't what it used to be.
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Post by afs on May 21, 2022 12:24:44 GMT -5
Agreed. I replaced the stock tires with the Goodyear endurance ones. I saw a recommendation on YouTube by someone teaching noobs about tires.
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Post by lynnmor on May 21, 2022 21:02:00 GMT -5
If you have the room and the wheels are the correct width, there is a major step up from the Endurance. I use these <<<<<<----- Yes, that is a link.
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