Ryanjb01
Jul 28, 2013Explorer
New tires
Im looking to replace all tires due to a recent blow out and uneven wear. I currently have ST 235/80R16 Powerking Towmax STR tires and would like to explore LT rated tires. Two reasons being: tire...
Ryanjb01 wrote:
I did not expect such debate. Wow!
So let me get this straight.
1. I have 6k lb axles/12, 000 lbs total
2. My OE tires were rated at 3, 520 lbs each/14, 080 lbs
3. LT tires are rated at 3, 050 lbs if I can remmber right / 12, 200 lbs
4. Pin weight I am not exactly sure, but im guessing around 2, 200 lbs. I did not see that stat on the sticker with the other info.
From the numbers alone:
1. I feel a possible concern with the weight rating of the LT tires. I will be at the extreme upper limit with load capacity of these tires. As compared to the OE ST tires. Another question, are the LT tires overloaded when seperated from my truck, no weight on the pin?
2. Has anyone ever had a bad experience with an LT tire on a trailer?