16" conversion with LT tires again
I have a WW fs3000 3 axle toyhauler, always used Maxxis 225 75 15 E tires never a failure until last month didn't even know and scratched up my siding a bit, so I am contemplating doing the 16" switch...
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Is my assumption correct that the LT tires which are rated higher than D's lower than E st tires should do the job?
The LT225/75-16 E is rated at 2680 lbs which fits between the 15" ST D and E tires.
Great upgrade from the OEM 15" ST 2540 lb D tire.
if I subtract the 10% for LT tires it is lower than the D rated st tires but about 1500 lbs over the 13k GVW of the trailer be adequate?
There is no subtracting any percentage of capacity when using a LT tire on your trailer...only the P tire has that requirement when used in a truck or trailer position.
Mich XPS are way overkill, I can get bridgestone durvais 500 for about 160 a tire or a good usa hiway tire for about 125 each,
The R500 Bridgstone are a very popular tire on some of the stock haulers/commercial haulers webs I frequent for their trucks and trailers.
Tires like the XPS Ribs and the R250 Bridgestone have a all steel ply carcass are just about bullet proof on a tri axle trailer. Check out the R250 prices vs the XPS...quite a difference.
You can get 16" modular steel trailer wheels at around 45-48 bucks each on line.
