Upgrading trailer tires
I have a 1 year old Jayco TT that weighs a little over 5000lbs loaded. A neighbor recommended I replace the tires that came on it with heavier duty tires to decrease the risk of a blow-out. Is this ...
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I would doubt that Jayco or anyone else would honor the 2nd year warranty if YOU listened to your neighbor.
Therefore you have to wait one more year if that matters to you.
Heavier duty tires might mean heavier duty rims as well. You might have to add shocks. The harder ride will shake things up inside the Jayco (due to the light 3500# axles) and you will feel the harder ride in the seat of your pants inside your truck because it all gets transferred through the WD hitch to the frame of the truck.
Tires have problems when 'overloaded or overheated' due to low air pressure or excessive weight . I have been running all kinds of tire brands on my 4 trailers that I have on the road right now with no issues and one of them is a Jayco at about 6000#.
**** Weigh your rig at a certified scale.
Balance your load to spread the weight evenly over ALL FOUR tires and BOTH axles. Uneven loading causes more weight to be transferred to two of the tires causing premature problems.
Even if you install the well liked MAXXIS M8008 tires , you can have problems if you do not load them and air them properly.
RIMS also have PSI ratings ,you have to match the new tires size to the PSI rating of the OEM rims.
Ex: if you have ST 205/15" tires on your Jayco, you have a 50# tire that fits a 50# rim (this combo is common on 3500# axles).
If you buy a larger ST225/15" with a higher weight rating, you will then have a 65# tire and a 50# rim. NOT a good idea and its a waste of money to run those 65# tires at a lower pressure of 50# because you will have a lesser load capacity than the originally inflated ST205's at 50#. (there is a formula for that )
I would NOT use "P" tires on a TT because I found I experience sidewall flexing (you feel it more on a shorter wheelbase truck) and I do not know of any LT tires that are made in 14" or 15" sizes. Therefore , you do not have many options regarding tires unless you swap the rims to match the new size tires. THEN....you must measure the width and diameter to make they will fit under your particular model Jayco without rubbing on anything.
Therefore you have to wait one more year if that matters to you.
Heavier duty tires might mean heavier duty rims as well. You might have to add shocks. The harder ride will shake things up inside the Jayco (due to the light 3500# axles) and you will feel the harder ride in the seat of your pants inside your truck because it all gets transferred through the WD hitch to the frame of the truck.
Tires have problems when 'overloaded or overheated' due to low air pressure or excessive weight . I have been running all kinds of tire brands on my 4 trailers that I have on the road right now with no issues and one of them is a Jayco at about 6000#.
**** Weigh your rig at a certified scale.
Balance your load to spread the weight evenly over ALL FOUR tires and BOTH axles. Uneven loading causes more weight to be transferred to two of the tires causing premature problems.
Even if you install the well liked MAXXIS M8008 tires , you can have problems if you do not load them and air them properly.
RIMS also have PSI ratings ,you have to match the new tires size to the PSI rating of the OEM rims.
Ex: if you have ST 205/15" tires on your Jayco, you have a 50# tire that fits a 50# rim (this combo is common on 3500# axles).
If you buy a larger ST225/15" with a higher weight rating, you will then have a 65# tire and a 50# rim. NOT a good idea and its a waste of money to run those 65# tires at a lower pressure of 50# because you will have a lesser load capacity than the originally inflated ST205's at 50#. (there is a formula for that )
I would NOT use "P" tires on a TT because I found I experience sidewall flexing (you feel it more on a shorter wheelbase truck) and I do not know of any LT tires that are made in 14" or 15" sizes. Therefore , you do not have many options regarding tires unless you swap the rims to match the new size tires. THEN....you must measure the width and diameter to make they will fit under your particular model Jayco without rubbing on anything.
