better tires for a cart?

This might get erased but here goes, recently I have had 2 tires blow out at speed 65 mph. I check the pressure Every time I leave. I found a Carlisle Sport Trail size 4.80 X 8 that is six ply rated. My price was $49.85 for two mounted, tax included. Hope this helps at least one from changing a flay on the side of a busy hwy. If interested I can lookup part #.

These new tires,do they have the speed and load ratings you need.

muffin336


This might get erased but here goes, recently I have had 2 tires blow out at speed 65 mph. I check the pressure Every time I leave. I found a Carlisle Sport Trail size 4.80 X 8 that is six ply rated. My price was $49.85 for two mounted, tax included. Hope this helps at least one from changing a flay on the side of a busy hwy. If interested I can lookup part #.

One suggestion for you is to try to slow it down when towing. Drive 55mph,(yes the limit is 65mph here too but that does not mean you have to drive that fast, it only means you cant drive faster than that) I wouldn't try to drive my equipment at my normal car/truck speeds, just like I would not try to make a turn or u turn the same as if I was just driving a car and did not have something heavy in tow. Just offering a different point of view for what may be causing the blowouts, maybe the speed is causing extra stress?

Good possible find on the tires though. Just post the part #'s and people can take the info if they choose.

Let us know how the new tires hold up.

Mornin Dawg, the original tires that came on the cart are from China, no ply rating and very light and thin. The Carlisle Sport Trail part #5193181 are made for Popup campers etc. and rated for hwy speeds and lots more weight. when comparing the tires in hand, there is a big differnce. I travel 58 miles one way each day, I'll let you know how they do.

muffin336


This might get erased but here goes, recently I have had 2 tires blow out at speed 65 mph. I check the pressure Every time I leave. I found a Carlisle Sport Trail size 4.80 X 8 that is six ply rated. My price was $49.85 for two mounted, tax included. Hope this helps at least one from changing a flay on the side of a busy hwy. If interested I can lookup part #.

 Thanks for the info looks to be a decent tire and not one of the so called crap articles on the market.
How is noise on that tire. I heard a small utility trailer the other day seemed liked 2 miles before he got to us. LOL

Haven't even thought about noise, but I'm in a suburban with the AC and tunes turned up. This Saturday I'll listen and see. I also found out that a friend of mine has 4 of these tires on a trailer he hauls a 24 ft. pontoon boat 70 miles one way at interstate speeds. That makes me feel better with what I'm doing. Here is a tip, if you do have a blowout, breaking the lugnuts loose is a pain. Wheel just turns and is all but impossible to hold. Cut the valve stem out and put something in hole to hold the wheel, ie. screwdriver or tent stake or something!

muffin336


Haven't even thought about noise, but I'm in a suburban with the AC and tunes turned up. This Saturday I'll listen and see. I also found out that a friend of mine has 4 of these tires on a trailer he hauls a 24 ft. pontoon boat 70 miles one way at interstate speeds. That makes me feel better with what I'm doing. Here is a tip, if you do have a blowout, breaking the lugnuts loose is a pain. Wheel just turns and is all but impossible to hold. Cut the valve stem out and put something in hole to hold the wheel, ie. screwdriver or tent stake or something!

 
Good point there, I tryed breaking the lug nuts off mine one time .
Wife and  I laughed. they must have put on with impact wrench, and no weight on the wheels, 500lbs, no weight. Had to break out the air wrench and a block of wood to wedge the tire. Would not want that on the road.

I need tires for my cart right now.  My cart uses an 8 inch rim with a 5 lug pattern.  The only place in town I could find tires that fit was walmart, but they were crappy tires and they weren't as wide or thick as the tires that are on there now. 

I'd like tires that are good for highway speeds, with plenty of tread.  I'm not very mechanically inclined.  Does anyone know whether the Carlisle Sport Trail mentioned above would fit the 8" rim I've got?

Or does anyone know where I can find such a tire at a good deal?

I checked Tire Rack, but they don't offer anything that small. Since you're in Florida, I would think there would be lots of RV dealers. Perhaps tires for a small pop-up camper or travel trailer would work. Don't forget about Sears. Keep the forum up to date if you find something. 

My uncle told me he got tires for his cart at a small place near where he sets up.  I'm going to try them today.

Tractor Supply might be a good idea?

Slammin & Kiyi have two good suggestions.

The China tires may have been for low speed stuff, like lawn equipment, not meant to see the highway... 

Just about any farm store, or check a tire shop. Discount tire should be able to order them.

This might help figure out the proper load range (prolly C or D)
http://www.tirerack.com/t...techpage.jsp?techid=55

Northern Tool sells tires / rims.
http://www.northerntool.c...tegory_6970_124+771067

I got 2 highway speed tires (6 layers) and an extra rim so I can have a spare for $90.47

ptireland


I got 2 highway speed tires (6 layers) and an extra rim so I can have a spare for $90.47

Not a bad price.