what are they thinking - Grand Design

Me Again wrote:
Friend just got a new 30 Reflection. Tires Westlake ST225/75R15D's rated to 2540. GAWR 5080. Chrid

What's the problem! (Other than China-bombs). Weight on the tires will be less than their rating as 13% to 15% of the TT weight will be on the hitch.
Not so long ago many TT manufacturers used to rate the tires LESS than the GVWR of the trailer to account for the hitch weight.