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03-08-2016, 05:30 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 57
M.O.C. #14623
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Tell me your Carlisle experiences.
I had a Marabomb blowout yesterday and had little choice except for a Discount Tire store about a mile away. I guess if you're gonna have a blowout that's about as convenient as it gets. The guy was very nice and even loaned me a floor jack to take back to put on the spare. I had various ages of Marabombs all but one was over three years old. I just had him replace all four with Carlisles.
For those who have had personal experiences with Carlisle, how much luck have you had with these?
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03-08-2016, 06:13 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 248
M.O.C. #11369
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Mine seem to be good so far no trouble. H rated.
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03-08-2016, 06:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Maryville
Posts: 144
M.O.C. #15933
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My parents were following us last summer going to Myrtle Beach and we were about 40 miles from the beach and a Carlisle blew on his Flagstaff TT. These tires only had about 400 miles on them. When he bought the Flagstaff new he brought it home from the dealer and put it on jack stands and replaced the Chinese tires with Carlisle's. He thought he was getting a better tire which was a higher Load Range and the tread wrapped around the axle when it came apart. Did not mess anything up. The tire dealer paid him for the replacement tire that was purchased at Camping World at Myrtle Beach.
My 2015 Montana has G Rated Goodyears on it.
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03-08-2016, 08:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,045
M.O.C. #5329
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Carlisle ARE Chinese tires. Nothing but trouble with mine.
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03-08-2016, 12:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,697
M.O.C. #12947
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stungjoe, you don't say what rig you have, and it would make it easier to say whether those tires might be OK. On lighter rigs, those tires work for some, but on the heavier Montana's, most have better luck with the 14 ply tires.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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03-08-2016, 12:13 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 57
M.O.C. #14623
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Thanks for the replies. Like I said I was in no position to shop around. I will have to deal with the tires later on. I use my Montie for work and don't regularly tow it anyways. If the price of oil doesn't come back up it may be a moot point as the next thing going on the 5er will be a for sale sign
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03-08-2016, 12:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,697
M.O.C. #12947
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stungjoe, you don't say what rig you have, and it would make it easier to say whether those tires might be OK. On lighter rigs, those tires work for some, but on the heavier Montana's, most have better luck with the 14 ply tires.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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03-08-2016, 12:17 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 57
M.O.C. #14623
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It's a 2008 3600RE with a generator in the nose as well as a washer/dryer combo. So I'm estimating GVW at near 15K
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03-08-2016, 12:42 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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If you google Carlisle tire problems you get an idea of what to watch for.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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03-08-2016, 12:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,145
M.O.C. #1920
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Our 2010 Big Sky came with Carlisles. Had a flat on the way to dealer. Then, another flat on our second trip. So, our experience wasn't good. I believe H John Kohl is running H series Carlisles. I think, if he joins in here, will say he likes them. We have gotten G614's through Discount before. So, mixed reviews.
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2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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03-08-2016, 03:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Had them on one of my horse trailers, don't recommend the E loads. No experience with anything heavier.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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03-08-2016, 05:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 932
M.O.C. #9053
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I echo the above responder; Google them and you will be horrified at the stories. We lost one on our second outing when our rig was new. The blowout did $1800 in damage to the trailer. Plus I ended up replaceing all 4 with G614's, plus new rinms because OEM wheels would not support 110 PSI. Carlisle do nothing for me. Nor did Keystone. Real tough lesson, but my G614's have gone thousands of miles since with not one problem. Peace of mind is a wonderful thing.
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2009 Big Sky 365REQ 10th Anniversary Edition
2008 Ford F350 King Ranch Super Duty
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03-08-2016, 11:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Belvidere
Posts: 1,834
M.O.C. #185
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My Big Sky came with Carlisle, I had 2 blow outs and damage to the rig. Don't recommend them.
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03-09-2016, 01:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 657
M.O.C. #9178
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None good, and I'll leave it at that!
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03-29-2016, 07:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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Had D rated Carlisles on an SOB way back. My experiences with them taught me all about how careful one must be about trailer tires. I replaced them with Marathons, because they were the goto replacement for rigs of that size.
Then I traded in the SOB and bought my heavier Monty with E Rated Missions, and continued to learn that it's not just about how you take care of tires, but what kind you get. I replaced the Missions with Marathons, then found them to be problematic from this forum. However, I had NO problems with the ones I had and now use Maxxis. I am convinced my Marathons lasted so well only because I bought them new myself and did not abuse thme (careful with curbs, no speeding, proper inflation at all times, etc.) Many new Montys had Marathons installed at the factory and I am also convinced the RV transporters abused them when they delivered the rigs. As an experienced transporter, while I did not abuse the RVs I transported, I witnessed many other transporters zooming by me beyond the recommended speed limit of 65mph for most trailer tires.
I am sure most tires will do well with proper care, and the key is to not only religiously monitor the tires yourself, but maintain them 100% of the time. For example, my rig is not moved unless, the tires are checked for proper pressure prior to ANY trip and then each and every day prior to the next time the rig will be on the road. Thanks to this forum, I've learned so much about more than just tire care.
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04-16-2016, 08:28 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Eureka
Posts: 276
M.O.C. #14208
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I have a 2014 3582RL and it is one month shy of 2 years. 2 weeks ago I had a bubble on one of the Carlisle. I did not want to take a chance and drive the 950 mi trip home on these tires. I stopped by Discount Tire and they had some Hartland 14 ply tires for 800 out the door. Good looking tire. Like they say peace of mind is worth a lot. My Carlisle always looked like they were low on air and always had a bulge. These new tires do not look that way. So far very happy with these tires.
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04-17-2016, 03:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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They are ST tires. No different than the ones you took off JUNK. Use them at your own risk.
Lynwood
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04-18-2016, 01:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Winthrop Harbor
Posts: 1,831
M.O.C. #8160
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I put Carlisles on my Cedar Creek and most recently on Monte prior to trading it in. I never had a problem, China or not. Great to shop USA but sometimes it's not possible.
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04-18-2016, 11:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 248
M.O.C. #11369
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Two years and no trouble- load range F
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