So, it’s been five years and about 18000 miles on our Travel Trailers Goodyear Endurance Tires. Tammy and I have a lot of great memories thanks to those tires!

After our last trip I could tell we were getting to the point where they would need to be changed. Not only because the tread depth was getting smaller but also because it has been five years since they were installed. Most tire manufacturers will recommend that the five year mark is when you will want to replace your travel trailer tires regardless of tread depth.

I highly recommend that you take their advice. There is an incredible amount of damage that can take place during a blow out. Traveling with aging tires also puts your fellow motorists at risk.

We changed from the Original manufacturer supplied tires almost immediately after we bought the Imagine. There was an incredible amount of bad PR associated with the original tires. I decided not to roll the dice and hope for the best, so I went with the Goodyear Endurance.

There is absolutely no comparison between the construction of these two tire brands. One would only need to stand on the sidewall of each tire and you would come to the same conclusion. Back in 2017 when I called discount tire (they also sell the brand that came with the trailer) and asked them for their opinion, they confirmed that the Goodyear Endurance were the best trailer tire they sold.

Now, many folks have used the original tires without issue. However, my personal belief is that they have fewer success stories than the other type of stories you might read. Regardless of that I have almost always steered clear of the tires manufacturers put on the RV. They tend to put low cost tires on travel trailers (until recently). As a result I have always changed them out to something I trust.

It is also important to remember that any tire can fail. The most important factor on tire longevity is to keep the tires inflated correctly, inspect them before each trip (punctures, wear, dry rot), and don’t rub the tires against curbs etc. I would also highly recommend that you invest in a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), so that you get alerted if a tire fails. We use the Tire Minder TPMS, and have been very happy. It tells us the tire pressure and tire temperature. Tire Temperature can be just as damaging, as it will cause a blow out as well and may be a sign of a deeper issue such as rubbing brake shoes or a bad wheel bearing.

Now, It is quite possible that I could have used the original tires for a long time without issue, but tires are not something I am willing to gamble on.

Changing the tires in 2017
2022 – Second set of New Shoes

As I mentioned I have had many different trailer tires over the years. I have always done my research to find a decent brand. Are Goodyear Endurance the best trailer tire on the market? That is a just a personal opinion. Everyone should do their own research and decide which tire is right for them. There are many great brands of tires out there like Carlisle, Maxxis, and more. When you do your research don’t forget to look at load and speed ratings as well.

As I have mentioned many times; there are a number of topics on-line that create a lot of negativity. Tire discussions, what Travel Trailer manufacturer is the best, and towing are really good examples. These topics are like getting into a discussion about religion. I would avoid that at all cost. Just do your research and look at customer reviews to help you make your decision. Hopefully the research won’t lead to you pulling your hair out…but it could. In the end maybe you will feel that the original tires are just fine.

I am not tire connoisseur, I just know what I like and what has worked for me. 18000 miles I believe was a very good return on the money I spent. I hope the second set of shoes is just as good as the first.