Tires

Rhmartinelli wrote:
Thanks for all your help. I like the Goodyear tire and the fact that it's made in USA is great. Now the hunt for best price. I also plan on installing a TPMS. Any recommendations?

Still an ST tire, doesn't need to meet the same stringent specification as an LT tire.

"Still an ST tire, doesn't need to meet the same stringent specification as an LT tire."

I looked but did not see where it is a ST tire?

I may try a set on my Boat Trailer. I don't trust the LoadKing tires on it.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Still an ST tire, doesn't need to meet the same stringent specification as an LT tire."

I looked but did not see where it is a ST tire?

I may try a set on my Boat Trailer. I don't trust the LoadKing tires on it.

Me_Again wrote:
..... Yes, give the new Goodyear Endurance trailer tire a try......

Ron, looks like Chris recommended the GY Endurance which is an ST tire.

^^ I was wondering where it stated that it was a ST tire?

Cummins12V98 wrote:
^^ I was wondering where it stated that it was a ST tire?

If you are talking about the Endurance it is right there in each size. Chris

Question: If I switch to an LT tire, is the load range the same. My E rated tires are about 3402lbs ( I believe). If I have to jump up to a G rated tire, won't I need new rims because I thought I have seen that the G rated tires take more pressure. Maybe I am wrong, that is why I am asking.

Your "E" rated ST tires are rated at 3420 lbs., more or less, while "E" rated LT tires of the same size are rated at around 3040 lbs. Which may still work. Your trailer's GVWR is 12,000 lb., and you'll have around 2400 lb. pin weight, so that leaves around 10,600 lb. on the two axles. So if your trailer has 6,000 lb. axles you would be fine, if you have 7,000 lb. axles, you could still be okay, but won't match up with your axle ratings.

If you go to a "G" rated tire, and higher pressures, you will have to ascertain whether you wheels are rated to the higher pressures you can run with a "G" rated tire. My 2010 Fuzion came with "E" rated ST tires like yours, but it also had wheels rated for 110 psi. So it's possible that yours are too.

IMO "G" rated tires for you would be unnecessary. Provided that your weights are correct.

Thank you for the info. I REALLY appreciate it. I heard the rating on the wheel is stamped on the back someplace and sometimes it is covered by the tire bead. With my luck, that is where I will find it.

FWIW the rating for my wheel was stamped into the wheel in the back between the ribs. Good luck. :)

Campinfan wrote:
Question: If I switch to an LT tire, is the load range the same. My E rated tires are about 3402lbs ( I believe). If I have to jump up to a G rated tire, won't I need new rims because I thought I have seen that the G rated tires take more pressure. Maybe I am wrong, that is why I am asking.
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2016 F 350 FX4 4WD,Lariat, 6.7 Diesel
37' 2014 Cougar 330 RBK (Can't get photo to post here no matter what)
Lovely wife and three children

330RBK
Shipping weight 10,065#
Payload 2,380#
Hitch Dry 2,045#
GVWR 12,445#

You will have about 10,000# total on the axles, or 2,500# per tire +/- so a 235/85-16E will have a 3,042# rating.
I just took off a 12 year old set of LT tires on our 12,360# GVWR 5er, and replaced with the same size and rating LT's.