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LOFAT36
Explorer
Sep 11, 2016

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, price ? Please explain.

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  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Sep 11, 2016
    LOFAT36 wrote:
    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, price ? Please explain.
    How many axles, what GVWR, what size do you have now?
    What are your concerns to resolve?
  • coolbreeze01's avatar
    coolbreeze01
    Explorer
    Sep 11, 2016
    LOFAT36 wrote:
    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, price ? Please explain.


    There is no need. Some theories for sure, but that is all it is.........
  • Mvander's avatar
    Mvander
    Explorer
    Sep 11, 2016
    LT tire should provide you with a higher level of construction quality. Most important in my opinion is to have plenty of reserve capacity no matter what type or brand of tire you choose.
  • Bionic_Man's avatar
    Bionic_Man
    Explorer
    Sep 11, 2016
    Speed rating for one.

    LT's seem to be much less prone to tread separation.

    The down side is the sidewall strength is less.

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