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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sloman2001 wrote:
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 to check the clearance to make sure it would fit. He claims my old rims would still work fine.
In looking at my clearances, it would appear all would be fine, both from the top and side since I have tandem axles. I have a 5 inch clearance between the tires, and 3" from above. The tires he says are about 1" larger than my current, so the above clearance would become about 2.5" rather than the 3".
Does this make sense to all of you. I am not a tire expert, or a 5th wheel expert either for that matter. I'll check with my RV manufacturer, but I know what they will say. They usually are not much help with anything.
Thanks, Tom
Tom, what is your GAWR on the trailer? If it is over 6K, then that tire is not the right choice. You need to look at something like the GY G614, which is G rated and requires rims good for 3750lbs and 110 inflation. Sailun also has a LRG tire that some are using. Chris
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Keystone is good about providing documentation:
318SAB
9240
2445
1525
34' 7
12'
60
38
76
60
225/75R15D
Fifth Wheels
East Coast
Somewhere someone upgraded it to 16" wheels!
Looks like it maybe has 5200 axles. So if clearance above the tire is an issue, then the LT245/75R16E are a solution if your wheels have the correct width.
