|
|
06-23-2020, 11:57 AM
|
#1
|
Site Sponsor
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 538
|
replacing tires - what all do i need to do
Hi All
I am planning to buy new Good Year Endurance tires to replace my old tires. Plan to ship tires to local tire dealer who will install them for me.
I have not yet called a local tire place, I would like to know what questions to ask or what specifically I need to tell them about since it is a camper and not a car.
Also, is there anything else should i ask them to do?
1. Balance tires (any special instructions for trailer tires vs car tires?)
2. Valve stems - should I upgrade valve stems and if so, to what & why?
-- Is this done by the dealer when they install the tires? or,
-- Is it something I have to order with the tires?
Based on prior posts, I also know the following:
1. Must raise the shells to change tires
2. Do NOT jack it up on the axle
Please give me the "for dummies" version.
Thanks all!
__________________
Sara & Sophie
(RIP Bailey - 12/6/2020)
Welcome Sophie DOB 1/5/2021
Mini Goldendoodle (who's not so mini)
New to me 2010. 2720SD TrailManor
New to me 2010 Chevy Traverse
Both purchased July 2013
Factory installed 80W solar panel.
New batteries June 30th 2018.
(SLIGC115 Duracell Ultra 6V Deep Cycle Golf Cart Battery x 2)
New bag seals Sept 2020
Rohent R7 HD 1080P RV Wireless Backup Camera Installed Sept 2020
|
|
|
06-23-2020, 04:22 PM
|
#2
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 6
|
Replacing tires
We just replaced ours today with the Goodyear Endurance. We went back with the original 14”. We purchased online and had them shipped to the house then took them to Firestone. They mounted them and balanced. I did have them put in a steel valve stem due to the fact they can take more abuse. Total other than my sweat was $255.00 for the pair. Well worth it. The tires on my 2006 2720SL were just 2 years old but made in China and I just didn’t trust them. I jacked one side up then put the stabilizers down as a safety. Took them in one at a time. Hope this helps!
__________________
2006 2720SL
2000 Ford F-150 5.4L
|
|
|
06-23-2020, 04:50 PM
|
#3
|
Site Sponsor
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 538
|
So they mounted and balanced.....meaning you took them home and put them back on? I need the tire dealer to do all of that.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BillnSue
We just replaced ours today with the Goodyear Endurance. We went back with the original 14”. We purchased online and had them shipped to the house then took them to Firestone. They mounted them and balanced. I did have them put in a steel valve stem due to the fact they can take more abuse. Total other than my sweat was $255.00 for the pair. Well worth it. The tires on my 2006 2720SL were just 2 years old but made in China and I just didn’t trust them. I jacked one side up then put the stabilizers down as a safety. Took them in one at a time. Hope this helps!
|
__________________
Sara & Sophie
(RIP Bailey - 12/6/2020)
Welcome Sophie DOB 1/5/2021
Mini Goldendoodle (who's not so mini)
New to me 2010. 2720SD TrailManor
New to me 2010 Chevy Traverse
Both purchased July 2013
Factory installed 80W solar panel.
New batteries June 30th 2018.
(SLIGC115 Duracell Ultra 6V Deep Cycle Golf Cart Battery x 2)
New bag seals Sept 2020
Rohent R7 HD 1080P RV Wireless Backup Camera Installed Sept 2020
|
|
|
06-23-2020, 05:20 PM
|
#4
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 6
|
Tires
Yes I took them off and put them back on. Here I usually use Discount tire as they have a huge lot so I could have taken it in and let them do it all but they have temporarily closed all the Discount Tires in this area due to the rise of COVID
__________________
2006 2720SL
2000 Ford F-150 5.4L
|
|
|
06-23-2020, 05:35 PM
|
#5
|
TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Somerset, OH
Posts: 1,868
|
I do discount tire also. I think its about the same price when it's all done. Except every year when I pack the bearings I have them re-balance the tires for free. I think 2 years back it was around 360 for 3 tries.
__________________
Art & Joyce
Current camper: Motor Home
Previous: 2009, 3023-QB and 2003 2720
|
|
|
06-23-2020, 05:37 PM
|
#6
|
Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine
Posts: 10,206
|
Sara -
Yes, you have everything right, and BillAndSue are giving you the right advice. The installer should be very willing to balance them for you - you should insist on it, and expect to pay a few bucks. Some old-time tire shops will tell you "We never balance trailer tires". Unacceptable. Insist.
As long as they have the tires off the wheels, you may as well have them replace the valves. It is easy with the tires off, and the cost is minimal. You want bolt-in steel valves. If you have 14-inch (load range C) tires, replacement is optional, since the tires will be inflated to 50 psi max, and rubber valves will take this amount of pressure. If you are installing 15-inch (load range D) tires, insist on new valves, since they will be inflated to 65 psi, and a rubber valve is iffy at this pressure. And even if you will have 50 psi tires, you might as well have it done, since you might decide to switch to 65 psi tires at some time in the future.
Bill
|
|
|
06-23-2020, 09:54 PM
|
#7
|
Site Sponsor
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 538
|
This is what I am buying. My current tires are Good Marathons same size.
Load rating E
__________________
Sara & Sophie
(RIP Bailey - 12/6/2020)
Welcome Sophie DOB 1/5/2021
Mini Goldendoodle (who's not so mini)
New to me 2010. 2720SD TrailManor
New to me 2010 Chevy Traverse
Both purchased July 2013
Factory installed 80W solar panel.
New batteries June 30th 2018.
(SLIGC115 Duracell Ultra 6V Deep Cycle Golf Cart Battery x 2)
New bag seals Sept 2020
Rohent R7 HD 1080P RV Wireless Backup Camera Installed Sept 2020
|
|
|
06-23-2020, 11:25 PM
|
#8
|
TrailManor Master
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 1,530
|
Like some one else suggested, I'd take the wheels off myself and take them in. That way you know that no one else is messing with the shells and potentially damaging something.
Also, I'd consider replacing the spare as well. Trailer tires are not usually replaced because they wear out, it's because they age. I wouldn't trust the spare.
|
|
|
06-24-2020, 08:35 AM
|
#9
|
Site Sponsor
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 538
|
Hi Larry
I am physically unable to remove them and bring them in, but I will be extremely detailed in telling them what they can and can’t do.
I am also getting a new spare.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Larryjb
Like some one else suggested, I'd take the wheels off myself and take them in. That way you know that no one else is messing with the shells and potentially damaging something.
Also, I'd consider replacing the spare as well. Trailer tires are not usually replaced because they wear out, it's because they age. I wouldn't trust the spare.
|
__________________
Sara & Sophie
(RIP Bailey - 12/6/2020)
Welcome Sophie DOB 1/5/2021
Mini Goldendoodle (who's not so mini)
New to me 2010. 2720SD TrailManor
New to me 2010 Chevy Traverse
Both purchased July 2013
Factory installed 80W solar panel.
New batteries June 30th 2018.
(SLIGC115 Duracell Ultra 6V Deep Cycle Golf Cart Battery x 2)
New bag seals Sept 2020
Rohent R7 HD 1080P RV Wireless Backup Camera Installed Sept 2020
|
|
|
06-24-2020, 08:56 AM
|
#10
|
Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine
Posts: 10,206
|
Sara -
The only thing you really need to do is watch over the tire jockey's shoulder as he shoves the jack under the trailer and begins to pump it. If he pushes it under the axle, yell "NO!", and make sure he moves it. Don't rely on verbal instructions you've given to the guy at the front desk.
Before you go, get on your knees in front of the wheel, and make sure you know where the axle is and where the frame is. You will need to recognize at a moment's notice where he has placed the jack.
Bill
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|