Tire recommendations for 5er

[wjpatton]

I've enjoyed my new Everest 5er for the past 18 months (about 7K miles) wih no problems until this week's return from the Southeast. Lost one tire (orignal equip Mission 235/80R 16 load range E) in Louisiana due to tread separation. I changed the tire and bought a new spare in Bossier City. Two days later I have another tread separation in New Mexico. Changed the tire again and proceeded west. Just outside Deming, the THIRD TIRE blew out!! Only 2 miles from Deming, I disconnected and proceeded to the nearest exit where a Chevron dealer sold me a used 235/80R trailer tire for 25 bucks to get me to town. Spent the night and bought 4 new tires at Big O Tires the next morning. I've religiously checked the tire pressure and lug nuts every day of travel, as well as keeping sunlight off the tires between trips (and checking pressures). The trailer has never sat more than 2 months between trips.

I've read various thoughts on using ST tires, truck tires, etc. Also seems virtually all trailer tires this size are made in China. So HELP!! What are you using(brand and type), and why? The rig is not close to max weight, brakes are working correctly, axles are straight and I tow at 65mph max. Fortunately, only minor damage to the rig......

Mission Tire has asked for the carcasses of the bad tires, so I've contacted the agencies where the tires were changed. They seem to be willing to work with me (I HOPE!) with only 7K on the tires in 18 months of use.

Thanks for any info you can pass on.

Mr. Bill
07.5 3500 dually