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_DJ_1
Explorer II
Jul 19, 2013

Does ANY trailer manufacturer use adequate tires/axles?

I was looking at trading my TT for a TH. Brand new 24' Sandstorm by Forest River. It was loaded. Had everything I wanted. 40 gallon gas station, 4000 genny, 155 watt solar, big shower, front bedr...
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JaxDad
Explorer III
Jul 20, 2013
JIMNLIN wrote:
DJ
Higher rated axles and wheels and especially the LT tire will make a excellent upgrade.


I hope that's a typo there friend, running anything but ST tires on a trailer (regardless of load rating) is a very bad choice.

Truck tires are designed to work with a different type of suspension, and also to give the passengers a smooth ride. ST tires are designed with stiffer sidewalls and for trailer suspension.

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