Tires, what are you using? Trailer? Truck?
I just bought a used 5th wheel and I need to replace the tires. I'm not new to trailering but I know that trailer tires can really be a pain. I am used to using truck tires on trailers, however, LT2...
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donn0128 wrote:
13,500 GVWR MINUS 20% for pin weight. You likely have 6000# axles so LT 235 85R16 tire with a 3042 capacity is plenty for your situation.
If you read my post, I have actually measured the empty pin weight (2,300 pounds) and yes, 12k pounds worth of tires are sufficient (barely). So the question is (since I'm unwilling to spend $1000-1200 on U.S. made all steel tires), do I go with an LT, E rated tire, or do I go with a special trailer tire which will be rated for more weight (E load range 3700-3900, F/G load range even more)? Both will be within their ratings. The LT tire will be rated for more speed, the ST for more weight. LT will be American made and probably have a reputable brand name on the side, the ST will not.
