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Trackrig
Explorer II
May 31, 2015

A question about tires on three axle fifth whl trailers.

Before we bought our DP we were looking at fifth wheel trailers. When looking at three axle trailers specifically, I was curious if three axle trailers suffered more tire damage or wear & tear becaus...
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45Ricochet
Explorer
May 31, 2015
NC Hauler wrote:
n7bsn wrote:
ST tires have more side-wall strength then LT, just for the twisting action you get with turning a 3-axle trailer


Where did you get this mis-information? Pick up an E rated MIchelin RIB, then an ST China made tires and compare weight and sidewall thickness....You're misinformed on ST tires.


X what ever the count is now.
I think the ST ( Special trailer) part really confused most folks.

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