Can of Worms.. LT vs ST 13K trailer
Morning, Will try to keep this as simple as possible. Doing the investigation of new tires. I was completely convinced to go with either Duravis or XPS LT tires . My rig GVWR is 12.7 loaded wit...
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Nutinelse2do wrote:
Morning,
Will try to keep this as simple as possible.
Doing the investigation of new tires. I was completely convinced to go with either Duravis or XPS LT tires . My rig GVWR is 12.7 loaded with 6k axles. So by the book I should be using ST tires which have a carrying capacity of 3500 each vs 3000 on LT.
Several questions.
If my rig has a GVWV of 12,700 why are there only 6k axles?
Because the trailer's hitch weight is subtracted from the GVW and added to the tow vehicle.
Does keystone subtract the pin weight from what the tires/axles should carry? YES!
Would I be over stressing LT tires with the weight above? Probably not.
Also concerned with what I have read about 65 mph and overheating on ST's. I know all the discussion on LT vs ST, but the above questions are my main concern. As always I am probably over thinking this, but we still have 9 months to go and it occupies my time.. :-)
When replacing ST tires that are listed on your trailer's certification label you are going to have to take on the responsibility for the change. Unless, the vehicle manufacturer will recommend another tire design or a retailer will take on the responsibility for you and do so with the bill of sale. Industry standards will not support the use of replacement tires with less load capacity than the OE tires. Tire manufacturers are very reluctant to warranty replacement tires they consider a misapplication.
FastEagle
