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rlyons
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Sep 26, 2018

Heavier Tires on Travel Trailer

I have been riding on the original China made Westlake tires on my 2015 Flagstaff 26FKWS travel trailer. The original tires were load range C on 14 inch rims. I have since ordered new Goodyear Endurance tires in the same tire size but with a heavier load range D rating. The old tires listed a maximum pressure rating of 50 lbs, the new ones maximum are 80 lbs. I'm wondering what pressure I should run the new tires at because they already have a greater load range carrying capacity but am concerned if I run them at 80 lbs will it be too stiff a ride on the trailer. I have the torsion type axels on this trailer.Should I go with 60 lbs or run at the full 80 psi?


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  • Carlisle makes the Radial Trail HD in 205/75R14 both in load range C (1760 lb) and D (2040 lb) and yes, the D is 65 lbs max.

    They also make 215/75R14 but only in load range C (1870 lb).

    Charles
  • My tires are rated C at 55 lbs. and D at 65 lbs. I run between 60 and 65 lbs.

    Varying air pressure with the load is suggested by some tires makers. Most folks go with the max pressure and accept the harsher right.

    The road hazard does not care about the tire it punctures. :)
  • dodge guy wrote:
    I have never seen an ST tire in a LR “E”. Even a D would be hard to come by.


    They are very common starting with 15 in and on to 16 in. GY Endurance even makes D load in 14in size.

    Larry
  • I have never seen an ST tire in a LR “E”. Even a D would be hard to come by.
  • LRD tires are 65 PSI tires, not 80. LRE is 80 PSI.


    Make sure your wheels and valve stems are rated for 65 PSI and then air all tires to 65 PSI.
  • Follow manufacturer’s recommendations on TT tire inflation. “Flex” is not your friend. It brings heat to the party. Going from Cs to Ds was a good choice provided you use the correct pressure.