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02-03-2016, 01:27 PM
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TrailManor Master
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Location: Sunny Arizona
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Taskmaster ST tires 14" Load range D
New tires arrived yesterday the Taskmaster Load range D ST215/75/R14 replaced the Marathon LR C tires. had them balanced and metal valves installed.
Now only time and travel will tell how good they are. The seem nice and I like the tread pattern. Looks like it would be a good tire for rainy weather too. Which is good as I am going to the midwest this coming spring , ya know those April showers
This is off the web " Taskmaster Tires and Wheels - TTWTRTM2157514D
Radial special trailer tire has a ply rating of 8 and a 2,200-lb max load at 65 psi. Great for highway use. Fits 14" wheels.
Features:
Special trailer tire design provides the strength of a bias tire, as well as the durability and stability of a radial tire
Created specifically for trailers and not intended for use on other vehicles
Radial tire is constructed with double steel belts and double polyester cords for a long life
Great for highway use
Nylon tread-firming belt overlays help prevent tread separation
Tread depth bars offer a quick visual indicator of tread wear
Meets DOT specifications and exceeds FMVSS
Specs:
Tire size: ST215/75R14
Section width: 8.5"
Outer diameter (when inflated): 27"
Capacity:
Load range: D
Ply rating: 8
Maximum load: 2,200 lbs at 65 psi
Tread depth: 10/32"
Max speed: 81 mph (speed rating M)
2-Year limited warranty"
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02-03-2016, 02:20 PM
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Site Team
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I like the idea of the nylon tread-firming belt overlays. I think Padgett has commented on this in the past.
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Originally Posted by TM Pilot
The reason that tire is not listed on Taskmaster's website is that it is a slightly different tire than their "Provider ST Radial". Taskmaster makes this tire exclusively for etrailer.com...
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Slightly different tire? This makes me wonder. Who provides the warranty for the tire? Is it Taskmaster or e-trailer? I'm under the impression that if you buy a tire from WalMart or Costco, for example, the thing that makes the tire "slightly different" is that the manufacturer does not warrant it. This means that the mfr can sell the tire to the retailer for a lower price, which is reflected in the price you pay. The warranty then comes from the retailer - WalMart or Costco. The question then becomes whether the warranty is as good as the one provided by the tire manufactuer.
It probably doesn't matter. I've had very poor luck getting anyone to honor the warranty on a tire, so I guess I am kind of bitter. But it will help to know the answer in advance. If you have a failure on the road (where else?), you will at least know who to call.
Bill
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02-03-2016, 02:55 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Jo-juh
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Craigrrr
New tires arrived yesterday the Taskmaster Load range D ST215/75/R14 replaced the Marathon LR C tires. had them balanced and metal valves installed.
Now only time and travel will tell how good they are. The seem nice and I like the tread pattern. Looks like it would be a good tire for rainy weather too. Which is good as I am going to the midwest this coming spring , ya know those April showers
This is off the web " Taskmaster Tires and Wheels - TTWTRTM2157514D
Radial special trailer tire has a ply rating of 8 and a 2,200-lb max load at 65 psi. Great for highway use. Fits 14" wheels.
Features:
Special trailer tire design provides the strength of a bias tire, as well as the durability and stability of a radial tire
Created specifically for trailers and not intended for use on other vehicles
Radial tire is constructed with double steel belts and double polyester cords for a long life
Great for highway use
Nylon tread-firming belt overlays help prevent tread separation
Tread depth bars offer a quick visual indicator of tread wear
Meets DOT specifications and exceeds FMVSS
Specs:
Tire size: ST215/75R14
Section width: 8.5"
Outer diameter (when inflated): 27"
Capacity:
Load range: D
Ply rating: 8
Maximum load: 2,200 lbs at 65 psi
Tread depth: 10/32"
Max speed: 81 mph (speed rating M)
2-Year limited warranty"
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Are you having steel valve stems installed as well?
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02-03-2016, 03:09 PM
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Site Team
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Mark -
Check his first line of text.
Bill
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02-03-2016, 03:32 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Big Bend area, Florida
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I bought Taskmasters for a 4 X 8 trailer. Dry rot a year from manufacture date.
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02-03-2016, 04:21 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Sunny Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scrubjaysnest
I bought Taskmasters for a 4 X 8 trailer. Dry rot a year from manufacture date.
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My brother who was a big shot at Couples Company in Missouri ( they made tires and tubes) many years ago, has always told me if the tire sits for too long without moving on the road the carbon black that is added to the rubber will dry out and this is what causes most dry rot. On a trailer I can really see this happening as a trailer is not used as frequent as a car. I can say I have never had any tire dry rot that I used, I did have a trailer tire dry rot from just sitting. so I still believe that is true today.
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02-03-2016, 04:24 PM
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TrailManor Master
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Location: Sunny Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill
I like the idea of the nylon tread-firming belt overlays. I think Padgett has commented on this in the past.
Slightly different tire? This makes me wonder. Who provides the warranty for the tire? Is it Taskmaster or e-trailer? I'm under the impression that if you buy a tire from WalMart or Costco, for example, the thing that makes the tire "slightly different" is that the manufacturer does not warrant it. This means that the mfr can sell the tire to the retailer for a lower price, which is reflected in the price you pay. The warranty then comes from the retailer - WalMart or Costco. The question then becomes whether the warranty is as good as the one provided by the tire manufactuer.
It probably doesn't matter. I've had very poor luck getting anyone to honor the warranty on a tire, so I guess I am kind of bitter. But it will help to know the answer in advance. If you have a failure on the road (where else?), you will at least know who to call.
Bill
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George from Etrailer just sent me an email for a review of the tire and if I had any other questions, I will ask about warranty coverage and who to contact in case I have a tire failure.
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One of the unknown ex-presidents
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02-03-2016, 06:35 PM
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TrailManor Master
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Location: Orlando
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Ran into that with Michelins. The one Sam's (or Costco) sells is a special part number for clubs but is warranted by both Sam's and Michelin.
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02-04-2016, 11:02 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill
Mark -
Check his first line of text.
Bill
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Totally missed that, thanks.
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'20 Ford F250 Lariat 6.7 L 4WD (Herschel)
'22 Keystone Cougar 32BHS 5er (Mellencamper)
'01 Ford Excursion Limited 7.3 L PSD 4WD (Rudolph) (Sold)
'18 Keystone Cougar 29BHS (Sold)
'15 Prime Tracer 25BHS (Traded)
'06 TrailManor 2619 (Traded)
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04-08-2016, 10:45 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Orange County, CA
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I'm due for new tires. Sounds like these Load Rated D tires are an upgrade from the Load Rated C Goodyear Marathons I have currently.
What's the consensus: Does going up a Load Rating give you more margin from a blowout? I really want to stay as far away from blowouts as possible (I'm leaning towards Maxxis tires due to their reputation). However, would Taskmaster D's be better? Different kind of better?
I don't need the extra load carrying capability, but would sure like the extra margin from a supposedly stronger tire.
Any common wisdom here?
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