Thanks for the info., however, I went with Towmaster bias belted also for my
1961 Airstream Bambi in 2005. On a trip cross country that year, I noticed
serious cracking between the treads and didn't trust them to get me home. I
stop at a tire dealer along US 10 in Louisiana and we decided on Michelin
14' light truck tires. They are load range C and rated for 1875 lbs. A
recent article in Trailer Life mag. said the Michelin truck tires are good
for trailers if you can find the proper load rating, so I feel very good
about them on the 2000 lbs Bambi.
I believe, but not sure, that the same company that makes the Goodyear
Marathon also makes the Carlislie radial trailer tires, therefore the bad
reputation.
I've also heard Toyo makes good tires but have no experience with them.
When the Michelins get to 5 or 6 years, I probably go with the Carlisle bias
ply on the Bambi. I have over 15000 miles on the Carlisles on the Avion and
no problems at all, so I like them. But this is all just my opinion based on
my experiences with the Goodyears.
Goodyear makes a bias belt for U-Haul but you can't get them unless you know
someone. I think they would be good.
Jim
> Jim - regarding Toyo vs Carlisle.
>
> I've read enough on Carlisle to stay away from them (personally).
>
> Here in the Northwest - Toyo is a major brand that (at least for a long
> time) was obtained from the Les Schwab chain of tire stores. Les Schwab
> is highly regarded here in the NW - and if you watch tires on
> cars....you'll find that Toyo's end up as replacements on lots and lots of
> vehicles once their OE tires wear out.
>
> Here in Walla Walla (farm country) - you'll note the Toyo name on a wide
> range of trucks (light to heavy). I had Toyo's on my '79 1 ton Ford 4x4
> and they would not wear out.
>
> Last summer I purchased a '74 Silver Streak 28' Continental Supreme from
> Southern California. It was in near mint condition having spent it's life
> parked summers at a lake along with another Silver Streak. However, it
> did need tires - due to weather checking - for the 1200 mile delivery trip
> to Walla Walla. I instructed the seller to put new tires on it prior to
> delivering it to me and after researching - decided I wanted old style
> bias plys on it for the original look and the original ride height and
> clearance.
>
> I discovered the Towmaster line of tires - and went with them. They are
> from the Greenball Tire Company - www.greenball.com and if you go to this
> part of their website
> http://www.greenball.com/company.htm you'll note there is some
> relationship with Goodyear along with other manufacturers.
>
> You might ask around further about this line - I know I like mine so far.
>
> Best Wishes. RL McFarland