bad tires , best replacement 235/80r16
Hello All, I am sure this has been asked 100 times but I am new to this forum and search did not find what I need. I have a 2012 nearly 40' Keystone 5th wheel that is about 10-11k dry. This past we...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
Around the trailer world (rv and non rv) towmax = blowmax.
There are better tires out here for a heavy trailer.
I doubt a 16" LT E at 3042 lb capacity will work on a 40' trailer. However if the trailer has 6k axles a commercial grade all steel ply carcass tire like a Bridgestone R250 is tops.
And the Sailun S637 all steel ply carcass in a ST235/80-16 G at 110 psi 4080 lbs capacity will give you many years of service on trailers with 7k axles.
Other 16" ST G commercial class tires that are popular for service trailers are Gladiator QR35.......and Samson GL285....Hercules H-901. These tires work fine for rv trailers also.
New gen ST E at 80 psi and 3500-3640 lbs capacity like Goodyears new Endurance......Carlisle new HD.....and a Provider...... with L and M speed ratings and much improved reliability service over the older ST class of tires.
And don't forget Goodyears G614 LT235/85-16 G at 110 psi and 3750 lb capacity.
As always, good advice from JIMLIN.
Whichever tire you choose, make sure your rims are rated for
a higher pressure (if the tire req's same).
A great source for info on "serious" trailer tires is the Escapees HDT forum, as those folks are towing *heavy* (why they have HDTs).
Ditto the Escapees MDT forum.
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