235/80/16 tires what let tires did you go with
I am thinking of switching to a lt tire from the st 235/80/16 I have now. My question is I have had blow outs with the st tires will the lt do the same and how is the ride( bumpy etc)
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Goodyear makes a all steel tire for trailers that is 14 ply rating, and good for some 3,750 pounds. But most dealers will not mount it on a light trailer, even if the rims will only see a max of 2,800 pounds, unless the rims are rated above 3,700 pounds.
Most tires have polyester sidewall, and that can allow a lot of flex, and 'wiggle' in the rear axle. The all steel tire has a much firmer sidewall, thus less wiggle in the trailer when towing, it is especially noticeable when going down a hill and into curves.
I wish that RicksonTrucks.com would make a 17.5" rim for the 10 lug application of my class A motorhome. They make a dually application for the class C, but my front axle is rated at 6,000 pounds and the total tire capacity is only 6,084 pounds. So at some point going into a curve, one tire or the other will be overloaded, as the motorhome leans a bit.
Was your tire blowout in the same position? Such as right side - it can happen if you pick up a nail in the passenger side tires, and do not notice the slow leak, until the tire has blown out.
Good luck!
Fred.
Most tires have polyester sidewall, and that can allow a lot of flex, and 'wiggle' in the rear axle. The all steel tire has a much firmer sidewall, thus less wiggle in the trailer when towing, it is especially noticeable when going down a hill and into curves.
I wish that RicksonTrucks.com would make a 17.5" rim for the 10 lug application of my class A motorhome. They make a dually application for the class C, but my front axle is rated at 6,000 pounds and the total tire capacity is only 6,084 pounds. So at some point going into a curve, one tire or the other will be overloaded, as the motorhome leans a bit.
Was your tire blowout in the same position? Such as right side - it can happen if you pick up a nail in the passenger side tires, and do not notice the slow leak, until the tire has blown out.
Good luck!
Fred.
