235/80-16 ST tires - LT equivalent
Need to put new shoes on the toy hauler. It's got 235/80-16 trailer tires right now, but I want to go with an E-rated LT tire. Since this isn't a common LT size, what LT tire size/tires are you guys ...
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JIMNLIN wrote:pronstar wrote:
I'm going with Bridgestone Duravis R250's.
Comparable to a Michelin XP Rib...$200/tire (sale price) is good value.
R250's @ OnlineTires.com
Great choice for 6k axles on a trailer. One that has a proven record that goes back for decades.
Now keep them pumped to the max and you will get max load carrying performance and max reliability and coolest operating temps from them.
Thanks!
One thing to note:
Tire load capacities are @ their rated speed.
And the load capacity of all tires decreases as speeds increase.
ST tires at first glance have high load ratings...but their speed rating is at 65 mph.
LT tires in the sizes I need are Q speed rated - 99 mph.
At 65 mph, the load capacity is much greater.
Which is why people have such crappy luck with ST tires, and great luck with LT tires - LT tires are much more robust in their construction.
