heavier trailer tires and fuel economy
I know heavier tires on your truck decrease fuel economy but what about on a trailer? Looks like once you get it up to highway speed it wouldn't matter? why I asked was I got tired of the blowouts ...
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johndeerefarmer wrote:
I know heavier tires on your truck decrease fuel economy but what about on a trailer? Looks like once you get it up to highway speed it wouldn't matter?
why I asked was I got tired of the blowouts on the 12 ply junk and put some heavy 14 ply on my trailer. Wondering if and how much mpg will be affected
Thanks
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2020 Ford 350 6.7 PSD & 2017 F150 3.5 EB max tow
GD Reflection 29rs
If you are referring to the 5th wheel in your signature, get a good set of LT tires, and skip crappy ST tires. I run Yokohama LT 235/85-16E tire on our 12,360# GVWR 5th wheel. Your 5th wheel has a GVWR of 10,000#, the LT are more than enough tire for it.
