Tires again....

JIMNLIN wrote:

I should also add, I am a three axle, six tire trailer....with a 20k max weight...right now we are 18.5k, give or take with holding tanks.

I'm guessing the 20k lb tri axle trailer has 6k axles which the Michelin XPS Ribs or the Bridgestone R-250 both being a all steel ply carcass commercial grade LT tire would be a best choice on that big tri axle.
There are also some lower priced very good fabric ply LT E tires @ 3042 lb capacity.

If the trailer has 7k axle then the Goodyear G614 RST or the Sailun S637 both being a load range G tire at 3750 lb capacity is a good choice if staying with a 16" tires and wheels. The G614 RST is made for the "Regional Service Trailer" industry. The Sailun S637 is another 16" all steel ply carcass commercial grade tire.
Both of these tire require a 110 psi rated wheel if you want the full advantage of the higher rated 3750 lb tire capacity.

And of course the 17.5" wheels and tires for 7k axles is another option. However I'm not a fan of over tiring a tire on a trailer to the point of derating its max performance and reliability.

I sure wouldn't use a ST tire on a trailer that size.

Sir,

Thanks for the info....because I had to make a decision today (Thanksgiving kind of messes my timeline up) and the tires will be replaced at a shop on the way home this Sunday, I opted for the Maxxis. The shop was able to get me the ST235/80R16 Maxxis for $1100 out the door (mounted, balanced, and tax). I could not touch that anywhere. While these are being installed, I will be checking to see what pressure the wheels are rated. I will also be doing some measuring to see if an 85 profile tire will sit in the wheel well

Seeing that this fiasco is has pushed my timeline for tires, I will be getting the trailer packed for our Christmas trip. This will be when I get a good weight that will tell me what my "camping weight" will be. I have held off since we have not quite put everything back after our trade. I do know I am under my trucks CCC (14k GVWR) and I am under the CCC of this new trailer (it has nearly four times as much as the old one), hence my slowness to get an actual weight.

My only scare right now will be the 50 mile drive to the shop with (what I perceive) a small goose egg in the side wall. I explained it to the tire shop and they said it would be fine, it sounded like I scuffed a curb... After paying so much for this rig, I don't want the thing damaged so soon.

Thanks again. I will report back when I get the wheel ratings Sunday.

Cale