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Houstonkid
Explorer
Aug 08, 2016

Will these Sailuns fit?

I know, yet another tire thread. My concern though is I may have to order these tires so I want to know if they will work ok. My current tires are the 235/80/16. Should the exact replacement size Sailun work? I have read so much lately it is mind boggling.

My trailer is relatively light +-11,000lbs, with a TW of 2460
  • Way overkill for your trailer. I have them on mine because it's over 15k going down the road.
  • Houstonkid wrote:
    I need to go look, I do know axle spacing is 33".

    LRG? Load Range G? As in they will be overkill?


    Yes, if you have blow max tires, it is a good idea to dump them. I have a personal performance for LT tires on trailer when they are available. If you have 33" center to center on your axles and want tires you will never wear out, then put LT235/85/16E Ribs or R250's on it. I ran Ribs for 6.5 years and 40K+ and then R250's or my 5200 pound axles for 4.5 years until I sold it. Never worried about tire failures. Both keep air very well and very seldom needed additional air.

    The all steel ply Ribs or R250's prvide a very stable trailer.

    You just have to get past stupid tire stores that think trailer need cheap ST tires.

    Chris
  • Thank you all for your help and getting me through this. I did measure my axles the other day and they are 33" C-C. With that being said, I shouldn't have any issues with the 235/85/16 since I can't find the 80 in the Firestone Trans HT? I like the Firestones, LT's at a decent price.
  • Houstonkid wrote:
    I really don't want to get into replacing wheels also. My trailer is lighter weight, we are not full time and rarely travel over 4-5 hours for a camping trip. With that being said, are the Maxxis still a viable option if my wheels are not rated for 110 psi?


    Absolutely the better choice of the E rated ST tires IMHO.
  • Houstonkid wrote:
    Thank you all for your help and getting me through this. I did measure my axles the other day and they are 33" C-C. With that being said, I shouldn't have any issues with the 235/85/16 since I can't find the 80 in the Firestone Trans HT? I like the Firestones, LT's at a decent price.


    For your type of service they will server you well. Chris
  • Me Again wrote:
    Houstonkid wrote:
    Thank you all for your help and getting me through this. I did measure my axles the other day and they are 33" C-C. With that being said, I shouldn't have any issues with the 235/85/16 since I can't find the 80 in the Firestone Trans HT? I like the Firestones, LT's at a decent price.


    For your type of service they will server you well. Chris


    Thank you very much for you input on this thread Chris. I haven't been able to respond to them all but I did read all of your posts.