Should I replace My Castle Rock ST ST205/75R14 Tires

Question:

I have a new camper that has the Castle Rock ST ST205/75R14 tires on it. I am going out west for three months camping and will put on about 12000 miles, how many miles is that tire good for?

asked by: Ray H

Expert Reply:

This type of question is always challenging due to the amount of varying opinions, different experiences, and lack of controlled environment with set standards. Please keep in mind that Castle Rock is an economy trailer tire so they will not perform at the same level of a Goodyear tire. However, feed back available to me was a statement of a 7,500 mile trip with great performance and no significant wear. But your 12,000 mile trip will be pushing the limit on most any economy tire currently on the market. I suggest you follow good tire maintenance of keeping tires properly inflated at max psi without overinflating, do not exceed speed rating or max weight rating. Perform a walk around each time start to travel and have happy journey.

But when it is time to replace those tires please let me know and I will work with you to a great replacement tire. If you decide the Castle Rock performed just fine for you, we can supply you the same for replacement in # LHCK201. We also have the Kenda Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire, Load Range D, # AM10235 This tire currently has a 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers (225 Customer Reviews). Aother highly rated tire is the Provider # TTWTR21514.

expert reply by: Michael R

Bob 5.

2/11/2025

My 2021 trailer came with Castle Rock tires. I have traveled about 2000 miles a year each year. I have had 3 out the original 4 tires blow out. The first 2 blow outs were in year 2 The last was in 2024. I have taken all 5 “spare included” off the trailer and replaced them with Carlisle tires. No problem so far. The damage to the trailer was approximately 3,000.00 for the total 3 blow outs.

Jon G.

2/11/2025

@Bob5 Glad to hear you were able to find a solution that worked for you, but not excited to hear about your experience with the Castle Rock tires.