lenr wrote:
We had the same goals with our Puma 253FBS. It was about 3.5” out of level hooked to our F-350 4x4 and we wanted LT tires. I added a Correct Track system to raise the trailer 2” because there appeared to not be enough clearance above the tires while hitting a bump. Search for my prior thread on Correct Track before attempting. I bought new 16” 6 lug wheels (Dexstar—American made) that are rated for 80 psi load range E so they would fit on the existing hubs. Then bought BFG CompTA LT 215/85R16 Load Range E All Season tires which are rated at 2680 lb the same as the LT 225/75R16. We bought the taller thinner tire to get more height and now we are out of level less than .5”. That left enough space between the tires to get our Bal x-chocks in between the tires. We are well pleased with the final result. Remember that passenger tires are de-rated where trailer tires are not. Either of these LT tires would well exceed the 2540 lb. rating of the 225/75R15 trailer tires.
Excellent. Thanks for the response. Our trailers are very similar, ours just being a bit longer, 3'. I too am slightly out of level but probably not as much as you were, maybe 1.5-2 inches. We have a 2012 Ram 4x4 3500 SRW, with 34" tires, no lift. Ill take a look at the 215/85r16. Dexters are the wheels I'm looking at too from etrailer. Any chance you have pictures of your rig and wheels?
Also to everyone else, can you run LT tires that have an all-terrain tread? Such as Falken Rocky Mountain ATS. I dont see a real issue except maybe less lateral stability since its knobbier and a negative effect on rolling resistance causing decreased MPG for the TV.
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