When to replace tires on trailer?
I have been told to replace your trailer tires from every 6 years to up to 10 years. My tires have a 08 stamped on them, so I know their time is close. They have none of the small cracks like my old ...
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One thing I have seen some people say "LT tires instead of "ST tires, what is the difference and which is better? Thanks again.
The LT is a better quality tire and has a far superior record than a ST tire when used in a trailer position. LT and P tires were what we used on trailers (all types including RV trailers) before tire makers gave us the ST tire.
Not many 15" LT sizes left anymore as 1/2 ton trucks and SUV/vans/etc have moved on up to a few 16" sizes but mainly 17" up to 20" sizes.
This is a list of 15" LT tires that is popular with trailer owners from various types of trailering websites who can use these sizes/load ranges and capacities.
Goodyear Wrangler HT in a LT235/75-15 C (50 psi) at 1980 lb capacity. Most LT tire makers carry this size.
And a Wrangler HT in a LT215/75-15 D (65 psi) at 2090 lbs capacity.
Maxxis LT U-168 are a commercial grade light truck tire with several 15" sizes and up to 2469 lbs capacity have became popular with all types of trailer owners.
Vanco 2 from Continental another popular tire for trailer users has several 15" sizes and load capacities.
I see the Yokohama RY215 in a 700R 15 D at 2040 lbs capacity is popular on some of the other RV websites.
Goodyear Cargo G26 2470 lb capacity in a 225/70R 15C 65 psi load range D for trucks/vans and trailers. Tires numbered like this are a Euro all position tires for trucks/vans or trailers which is basically the same as our LT tire.
Do your home work on the numbers.
