I have several small trailers with 12" tires. Either 4.80-12" or 5.30-12", both in 6 ply ratings. Last few sets of tires were made in China and started to dry rot in two years. Name-brand, but still very poor quality. I suspect because they are not car or truck tires they can get away with making them low quality.
So I am wondering - where can I find something I know will be better? How about using automotive radial tires like 155/80-12"? The car tires cost more but the size and weight rating is correct and I am thinking the quality might be better? I need these for a camper-trailer that will see quite a bit of 75 MPH driving.
I have heard all the doom-and-gloom warnings how trailers should get trailer-tires only. I am not sure I believe it.
So I am wondering - where can I find something I know will be better? How about using automotive radial tires like 155/80-12"? The car tires cost more but the size and weight rating is correct and I am thinking the quality might be better? I need these for a camper-trailer that will see quite a bit of 75 MPH driving.
I have heard all the doom-and-gloom warnings how trailers should get trailer-tires only. I am not sure I believe it.