Tire Guru Question

donn0128 wrote:
Why STs?
Why not LTs?

$600 as opposed to $1200 and I'm selling the trailer next year. Need new tires for safety inspection.

spud1957 wrote:
Just about to order new tires for the trailer. The spec sheet says 6.5" rims, I have 6". The tire size is the same as the tires I am replacing ST235/80-16s.

Any issues?

I have a novel idea--- send an email to the tire mfg and ask them rather than advise from people you don't know.

Now we know the real reason for ST tire failures ... Too narrow rims!

Why STs?
Why not LTs?

Me Again wrote:

spud1957 wrote:
Just about to order new tires for the trailer. The spec sheet says 6.5" rims, I have 6". The tire size is the same as the tires I am replacing ST235/80-16s.

Any issues?

I hope they are Sailun S637's. Chris

Nope. Don't have 110 PSI rims.

Thanks guys. That's enough confirmation for me.

Same as mine, too. I have GoodYear G614s and supposedly they recommend a minimum 6.5" rim. I have 6" rims and they're doing just fine.

spud1957 wrote:
Just about to order new tires for the trailer. The spec sheet says 6.5" rims, I have 6". The tire size is the same as the tires I am replacing ST235/80-16s.

Any issues?

I hope they are Sailun S637's. Chris

You might see a little more wear in the center of the tread with the narrower rims. That probably doesn't matter as trailer tires almost always age out before they wear out.

Rusty

No problem, same as mine.