Flogged to death but require info on tires
Okay my question is why should I go to light truck tires as opposed to trailer tires ? I do no off roading unless you consider a 1/8 mile of gravel off road. I don't get it, better ride, stability, pr...
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I put 35K miles on the ST tires (OEM TowMax - a cheap Chinese tire) on my old trailer before replacing them. I replaced them even though they still had about half their tread depth left because they were 7 years old (from date code) and I didn't want to push my luck. Both ST and LT tires dry rot and should be replaced at 6-7 years.
If the tires are used within their rated limits (not overloaded, not driven over rated speed) and if the trailer doesn't have axle issues (bad alignment or the like) and is towed level ST tires will last just fine. If not used within those limitations, both ST and LT tires will have a shortened lifespan.
IMO, many people don't know the limitations of their tires (e.g. 65 mph) or how much their trailer really weighs, and then blame the tires.
If the tires are used within their rated limits (not overloaded, not driven over rated speed) and if the trailer doesn't have axle issues (bad alignment or the like) and is towed level ST tires will last just fine. If not used within those limitations, both ST and LT tires will have a shortened lifespan.
IMO, many people don't know the limitations of their tires (e.g. 65 mph) or how much their trailer really weighs, and then blame the tires.
