Robin---
I'll second Mitch's vote!
I'm happy with the Maxxis.
Sway is more a function of the tow vehicle than anything else. Demonstrated
by towing same trailer, same road, same day, same speed--two different
vehicles, vastly different result. (as closely controlled experiment as we
could). Replaced poor performing vehicle with different vehicle--marked
improvement.
--
Hartley Falbaum
"KF" USA

"Mitch Deutsch" wrote in message
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RF

A number of us have switched to Maxxis, which makes a radial trailer tire.
(www.maxxis.com ST8008). All of MGSA's trailers and a number of private
owners have these tires, with no sway issues reported.

Here in Atlanta they are easy to get from their regional warehouse. I
suspect in JAX, they should be readily available.

I switched from a 165/80 14 to 175/80 14 which gave a slightly taller tire
and better ground clearance. I have Maxxis for about six years, and just
replaced my first set last month with a new set, obeying the John Murray
"five year" rule.



"Robin" wrote in message
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I want to replace the tires on my Komet trailer. The original tire
size is P165/80 R13, which is now hard to find.

The choice seems to be either a Firestone passenger car radial in the
correct size or a slightly taller Towmaster made by Greenball. The
trailer tire will have a taller but stiffer sidewall. It will come a
little closer to the fender, but my mechanic says less than half an
inch closer. The size is 175/80 R13.

I plan to tow about 75 mph most of the time. I really want to avoid
sway.

Any experience with these tires out there?

Thanks,
Robin RF