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IdahoBoy
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Topic: Tires for the Alaska Highway Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 5:34pm |
It looks like Canada might open their border soon so I'm thinking my Canada/Alaska trip may be back on. I have a 2016 172 with the original tires so I guess I may need to upgrade for the trip. Any thoughts on what tires will be best? I have Coopers on my Tacoma and love them. I appreciate any feedback.
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TheBum
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Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 5:57pm |
I like Carlisle Trail HD tires, load range D, on my 179.
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Alan
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lostagain
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Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 7:04pm |
Probably any major brand ST tires would be fine. +1 to TheBum's preference for load range D.
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campman
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Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 7:17pm |
I hope your plan works out and the borders open...that would indicate things are going well up here.
I too can vouch from my own experience with the Carlisle's.
Many on this forum love their Goodyear Endurance tires as replacements for their trailers. I would consider them a premium option but definitely very good option with stiffer sidewalls.
Another note I like to add, as many do not have their trailer tires balanced...it is a good idea as far as I am concerned. Just like we balance our TV tires, trailer tires are smaller and therefore spin even faster. It will cut down on vibration as well.
Have a good one,
Andy
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IdahoBoy
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Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 7:19pm |
I'll check out the Carlisles, but I live in a small mountain town and they may not be available. I will go for load range D.
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IdahoBoy
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Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 7:20pm |
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jato
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Posted: 15 Jun 2021 at 5:17am |
Originally posted by TheBum
I like Carlisle Trail HD tires, load range D, on my 179. |
Same, just purchased our first set of "D" rated tires for our 177. Always had "C" before. This makes the 3rd set after 10+ years of ownership. Appears to track and ride better, especially noticeable over bumpy and uneven roads.
Definitely get all 3 tires speed balanced, safer and smoother ride.
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jalong
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Posted: 15 Jun 2021 at 4:33pm |
I purchased three Goodyear Endurance D rated tires the year before our 2019, 50 day, 9000 mile trip to Alaska. I had the tires balanced and had no tire issues. The trailer seemed to tow better with the D rated tires.
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