Trailer tires, radial vs. bias ply
From what I can see most travel trailers come with bias ply tires. My brother switched his out for automotive radials and claims they pull better and that he has had none of the issues that he had wi...
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In recent times I have seen Bias, Radial and Diagonal ply tires. Every maker will tout the advantages of their design.
ST tires are designed by the tire industry for Trailer use and are found on most Horse, utility and RV trailers from the factory. They are designed for straight line pull and most are limited to 65 mph. They have stiffer sidewalls.
LT tires are designed by the tire industry for light trucks, they are often rated to 75 mph and the tread varies for the type of service they are intended for, typically a blend of highway and mud and snow service. There are far more choices of tread and load ratings. People sometime prefer them for TT use because of the more rigorous testing they have to undergo; though the tire industry does not advertise them for such.
P tire are for Passenger car service and are often found on half tons and SUVs. They provide a smooth and comfortable day to day ride. It is not unusual for folks to increase the tire pressure when towing to stiffen the ride.
I use ST radials on my TT because they are supposed to have less rolling resistance.
Some of the Vintage era TTs used car tire because there as nothing else.
ST tires are designed by the tire industry for Trailer use and are found on most Horse, utility and RV trailers from the factory. They are designed for straight line pull and most are limited to 65 mph. They have stiffer sidewalls.
LT tires are designed by the tire industry for light trucks, they are often rated to 75 mph and the tread varies for the type of service they are intended for, typically a blend of highway and mud and snow service. There are far more choices of tread and load ratings. People sometime prefer them for TT use because of the more rigorous testing they have to undergo; though the tire industry does not advertise them for such.
P tire are for Passenger car service and are often found on half tons and SUVs. They provide a smooth and comfortable day to day ride. It is not unusual for folks to increase the tire pressure when towing to stiffen the ride.
I use ST radials on my TT because they are supposed to have less rolling resistance.
Some of the Vintage era TTs used car tire because there as nothing else.
