Trailer tires might look a lot like light truck tires, but they have some pretty significant differences in design and construction. Trailer tires have a unique set of stresses and loads, which is why tire makers specify that light truck tires shouldn’t be used for trailers, and trailer tires should never be used on vehicles. The Gladiator QR25-TS is a trailer tire with an average SimpleScore of 7.7 that’s designed for camper trailers and light industrial use, and is available in a variety of sizes and load ratings for your application. Let’s go in for a closer look with this Gladiator QR25-TS review:

Features and Benefits

Here are a few of the features and innovations that make the Gladiator QR25-TS a truly valuable performer as a medium trailer tire:

• Radial construction and symmetrical tread pattern for smooth highway rides
• Advanced tread compound resists ozone, weather cracking, and rolling resistance for enhanced fuel economy
• Stone ejectors built into grooves between tread blocks to protect the casing from damage and provide consistent traction as per an average score of 7.8
• Steel belted construction lends high strength and durability as per a durability score of 8.1
• Available in rim sizes from 13” to 16”
• Available with up to 14 ply rating
• Tubeless construction
• Polyester casing with twin steel belt layer and nylon cap ply

Pros and Cons

PROS:

• Long, even wear for an average longevity SimpleScore of 7.5
• Designed for stability at highway speed with minimal trailer sway or wander
• Available with up to N (87 mph) speed rating
• Tread compound designed to resist ozone, weather cracking
• Tread compound designed for good heat dispersal
• Low rolling resistance aids in fuel economy
• Strong and durable

CONS:

• Not designed for off-road or mixed service
• Not designed for light truck use

SimpleTire’s view on Gladiator QR25-TS Trailer tires

For light to medium trailering duties, the Gladiator QR25-TS is an excellent choice. The QR25-TS is designed for stable, composed towing at highway speeds (the N speed rating is much higher than you’ll find on many trailer tires), and the tread pattern encourages excellent straight-line tracking with minimal trailer sway or wander. Wet-weather performance is good, as the Gladiator’s four wide circumferential grooves are designed to efficiently remove water from the tire’s contact patch and resist hydroplaning.

With a ply rating of up to 14, the Gladiator QR25-TS would be a great selection for larger, heavier camper trailers. Its combination of steel belts, a polyester casing and nylon cap ply make it a durable tire that’s very stable at highway speeds. The ozone-resistant tread formulation is a welcome feature as well, considering how many trailers spend months outside in the weather and may not be driven very frequently. As always, the Gladiator QR-25 TS is purpose-built as a trailer tire and should never be mounted on vehicles.

Vehicles the Gladiator QR25-TS Trailer is a replacement tire for

The Gladiator QR25-TS would be a good trailer tire for applications such as:

• Livestock haulers
• Toy haulers for motorcycles, jet skis, etc
• Equipment trailers for landscaping, construction, and remodeling
• Small to medium-size camper trailers
• Boat trailers
• Car haulers