Greetings all. I am a happy new owner of a 2009 TowLite 19T. My first trailer too. Now retired and looking forward to some road trips. Still has the original tires and they need to be changed. Any suggestions? Any trailer tires still made in the USA? I am leery of the quality of China tires. Tire size is: ST205-75-R15.

I look forward to learning more about my trailer with the help of forum members.

Allons!

Do a search on tires and you'll see opinions vary. He's a link to get you started.

http://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f23/...lacement-3604/

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"Ruben"
2404T, 2003 2500HD 4X4 GMC Sierra SLT Crew Cab w/Astro camper shell and 2003 Chevy Tahoe LE 4X2
Far West Texas

I just replaced my tires with Maxxis brand after reading reviews, research and with others who have used this brand. The first thing to look at is the sidewall rating,my old tires where C rated at 50 psi. I upgraded to D rated at 65 psi which support more wieght per tire. The Maxxis tires aren't made in china but are from Taiwan. The company makes many different types of tires. The prices per tire are on the exspensive side but I wanted a high quality tire. The one thing I found was there wasn't a dealer in my area, so I ordered them from amazon with free shipping to my house. Got them in under a week and I had a local tire shop mount and balance them on the rims. I installed them on the trailer after I repacked the wheel bearings.

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Les & Patricia
2006 22ft towlite (replaces 97 21TL)
2006 Toyota tacoma pre-runner 4.0 L V-6 quad cab
w/ 98 chevy Powervision towing mirrors
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 v8 (replaces Toyota)
2 Hobie mirage pedal drive kayaks

I use Maxxis too, and like them very much. Discount Tire can order them and mount them of course, if you have that tire dealer where you live.

- Jack

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Hi-Lo 1707T - Tire Minder TPMS on Tow Vehicle and Trailer, 300W Solar Battery Charger, Equal-i-zer WDH, Progressive Dynamics Converter, Fan-Tastic Fan, LiFePO4 battery 12V DC Electrical System
2014 F150 Platinum 4x4 3.5L EcoBoost SCrew

I bought Goodyear Marathons a month ago and cost was about $120 per tire installed. Cheaper tires were about $90 per tire. The only really bad experience we had was Carlisle tires on our boat trailer a few years ago. Avoid them like the measles.

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Jim in Memphis
Wife of 45 years is Brenda
Recently sold our 1997 24' Classic
2014 Ford F-350 6.7 Diesel Crew Cab

I have 205-75-14 goodyear marathon on mine. no issues so far with about 8,000 miles.

We bought a 1908T a few years ago and had the two lift cables on the door side snap cause they were rusted. I caulked the roof and bottom edge of the camper top (which I suspect the water entered to rust the cables), so be aware of that potential problem. Also the wood block at the attach points for these cables has rotted and crushed where it makes contact with the cables.

The cables bolt into metal so the attach points are strong. It raises and lowers fine though.

Its a great camper, but like all campers needs periodic fixes.

Tires are original Goodyears and seem to be in good shape

Happy camping.

Ray

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1908T bought Sept 2011
2005 Ford F150 Lariat 5.4 Liter
2 Shi Tsu's Eddie and Binky and Muffin the Yorkie