ST235/80R16 Tire Replacement
I wish to go to the LT tires, and the shop I called said they do not make them in that size, I would have to go to an LT235/85R16 tire. He said since this tire is a bit larger than the old, you have ...
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laknox wrote:I use LT tires and I am very happy with them but I would like to see this "25% rule" in print somewhere from one of the tire companies. I'm thinking this is another urban myth much like the so called 20% or is it 25% rule regarding towing capacity...BB_TX wrote:
I put LT 235/85 R16E on mine to replace the STs. Your numbers are correct.
But make sure your trailer weight is OK for the LTs if they are load range E. They are probably going to be rated for about 400 lbs each less than your current ST. No problem as long as your trailer weight is ok for that. Mine is.
At the same time, the rule-of-thumb for safety margin on LT's is about 25% while on ST's it's basically zero, so the LT's might actually have a bit more capacity than the ST's, just not according to the sidewall.
Lyle
B.O.
