Elk Ridge tire failure
I have a Elk Ridge 29 footer. In the last 9 months I have had to tire failure, both on the right side. The first was a blow out on the inside which required nothing more than changing it. The secon...
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Francesca Knowles wrote:JIMNLIN wrote:
The ElkRidge 29RKSA has a 13000 GVWR and comes with ST235/85-16 E on 6k axles. The LT235/85-16 E or the LT245/75-16 E at 3042 lbs per tire is a excellent upgrade from this ST tire.
The ST's he's being advised to take off are rated at 3420 pounds, almost 400 pounds more each than the above LT's. It's my understanding that replacement tires of equal or more carrying capacity are usually called for.
Tire selection ...., the sum of the maximum load ratings of the tires fitted to an axle shall be not less than the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of the axle system as specified on the vehicle's certification label required by 49 CFR part 567 (GAWR/GVWR certification placard).
The trailer in question may have 6000 lb axle with a 13000 GVWR. Using a 20 percent hitch weight of 2600 lbs leaves 10400 on the trailers 6k axles.
Mainstay for 20-30 years for a 3/4 ton truck with 6000-6084 RAWR was the good old LT235/85-16 E tire or the LT245/75-16 E tire. They also have worked great on a 6000 lb trailer axle in the same time frame.
Were all guessing here as the OP hasn't made it clear which 29' trailer he has.
