Taskmaster ST tires 14" Load range D

[YNPKing]

Originally Posted by Shane826

I think Craigrrr has those Taskmaster tires (the LR C are the Provider model, if I remember)... The only advice I can offer is whatever you decide, make sure they balance the tires when they are installed. The tires on my 3326 were not balanced when I bought it last fall. First few trips always included a loose screw scavenger hunt while setting up. 2 trips after new tires that were balanced, I've had no screws loose (in the camper anyway)...

Although the Taskmaster and Provider are both from eTrailer (may be one in the same), I don't really know if there is a difference. I'll probably have to call them when I'm ready. Their website shows the Provider as LR D, not C. Agree, on importance of balancing. My question is, will the trailer experience more shake and bounce going from 50 psi to 65 psi -or- will the axle compensate?

[YNPKing]

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. They 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.
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Craigrrr - It appears from the lack of forum response to my question that you have the only TM that changed from Marathon LR C tires to Taskmaster Load range D ST215/75/R14 tires. I know you have a larger TM 2720 than my TM 2417. I always inflate to maximum pressure to minimize sidewall heat build up.

My question is, did your trailer experience more shake and bounce going from 50 psi to 65 psi tire -or- did the axle compensate for the higher pressure tire?

[Padgett]

Mine going to the 65 psi 205s did not experience any more shake than before. They were both dynamically (spin) balanced on installation.

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Originally Posted by Shane826

I think Craigrrr has those Taskmaster tires (the LR C are the Provider model, if I remember)... The only advice I can offer is whatever you decide, make sure they balance the tires when they are installed. The tires on my 3326 were not balanced when I bought it last fall. First few trips always included a loose screw scavenger hunt while setting up. 2 trips after new tires that were balanced, I've had no screws loose (in the camper anyway)...

How about when you were outside of the camper? ...there seems to be no lack of loose screws here though ....
Tom ...who has heard too much from some loose screws on this forum!!

[jswinner]

Originally Posted by YNPKing

Craigrrr - It appears from the lack of forum response to my question that you have the only TM that changed from Marathon LR C tires to Taskmaster Load range D ST215/75/R14 tires. I know you have a larger TM 2720 than my TM 2417. I always inflate to maximum pressure to minimize sidewall heat build up.

My question is, did your trailer experience more shake and bounce going from 50 psi to 65 psi tire -or- did the axle compensate for the higher pressure tire?

I have the taskmasters in my 2417. No issues with running them at 65psi with bouncing or shaking

[YNPKing]

Thanks all for the feedback!

[momto4girls]

I just had these Taskmaster tires put on my 2720 last week. We used Camping World--no other tire shops would do the other work I wanted done to it. I went by there yesterday just to see if I could take a look before actually towing it back to storage. Luckily they had it parked where I could get to it. I'm a little worried. It LOOKS like the tires are underinflated. So I called today and had one of the service guys go check it out. Missed his call back, but he left a message stating that he checked them and that they were inflated to 63psi, so it was ready to go. I'm pretty sure my old tires didn't look this way. When I looked at other campers parked nearby, their tires didn't look this way. Why would they look underinflated? Even my daughter noticed. We are planning on picking it up tomorrow--since it's "ready to go". Should I press the issue with them?

[mecicon]

Originally Posted by momto4girls

I just had these Taskmaster tires put on my 2720 last week. We used Camping World--no other tire shops would do the other work I wanted done to it. I went by there yesterday just to see if I could take a look before actually towing it back to storage. Luckily they had it parked where I could get to it. I'm a little worried. It LOOKS like the tires are underinflated. So I called today and had one of the service guys go check it out. Missed his call back, but he left a message stating that he checked them and that they were inflated to 63psi, so it was ready to go. I'm pretty sure my old tires didn't look this way. When I looked at other campers parked nearby, their tires didn't look this way. Why would they look underinflated? Even my daughter noticed. We are planning on picking it up tomorrow--since it's "ready to go". Should I press the issue with them?

Can you check the pressure yourself?

Or ask a handy person to assist?

[momto4girls]

Originally Posted by mecicon

Can you check the pressure yourself?

Or ask a handy person to assist?

Yes, my husband and I will do that. I guess my question was more in the case that the tires are indeed inflated to 63-65 psi. I'm curious if other factors could affect the appearance of the tire--such as parking surface??? Or if anyone else has experienced this?? Thanks.

[mecicon]

Originally Posted by momto4girls

Yes, my husband and I will do that. I guess my question was more in the case that the tires are indeed inflated to 63-65 psi. I'm curious if other factors could affect the appearance of the tire--such as parking surface??? Or if anyone else has experienced this?? Thanks.

Sometimes a tire parked on an incline with the weight exerting pressure in an odd way can make a perfectly inflated tire look odd. Just use a gauge check when cold before leaving.