Bill McKee wrote:
"W1TEF" wrote in message
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On Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:06:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

My local mechanic guy also sells tires, and he's good with a wrench.
I've put it off for so long, but now it's time to do something about
the tires. they're B78x13 and when I called him to tell him the size
number he imediatly said that size is hard to come by. Not necessarily
saying they are super rare, but they're not a popular size. So he did
some calling and shopping around and said he could get them for about
59.00 a piece x 4. But he told me the brand name which happens to be
"Carlisle" , and I remember from past discussions that Carlisle's had
mixed reviews, Some say they wear like indeffinately, some say they're
prone to blow outs.


These are a 6 ply tire that my mechanic was talking about and I'm not
sure if they're a radial or a bias-ply , but Now I'm a bit hesitant
about using that brand.

Any thoughts?
The direct replacement tire is ST175/80R13 and they are available in
Goodyear Marathons for $65 out of Sam's Club. Don't know about any
other tire distributor.

I'd only use Marathons - I've used them for years on various trailers
and have never had any problems with them at all.

I had Carlisle's and I join the rant. 5 blowouts in 2 years and one ready
to blowout when the other tire on that side blowout. 2nd tire is separating
as I look at it. If you can fit 14" go with those. Lots more load carrying
capacity.


Tread separation on two Carlisles at under 5000 miles. I check inflation
daily when towing. Carlisles are junk.