Welcome to HTW...!! There are several load range "G", 16", 14 ply tires built in Asia in a 235/85x16 size and one built in the U.S. http://www.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/truck/line.cfm?prodline=160007 I got a set of these G614RST's that are coming 7 years old, they look like new, but, they're 7 years old, time for them to go. Called the local GY dealer and got a quote of $405.00 each. That's tax, mounting, balancing, the whole works. $405.00 per tire, that's not good..... The G614 is rated at 3750# at 75 mph. The casing is regroovable as well as retreadable. If your trailer is stamped for 10 ply load range "E" tire, I would look closely at these 2 steel brands/models I've listed below. They are rated at 3042# at 99 mph or faster..... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=XPS+Rib&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=385R6XPSR&tab=Specs http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Duravis+R250&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=385QR6R250&tab=Specss This 10 ply GY Marathon is rated at 3450# at 65 mph... http://www.easternmarine.com/goodyear-marathon-st235-80r-16-radial-tire-load-range-e Then there's the 14 ply tire built in China, Asia, etc rated at 3750 at 65 mph. http://www.easternmarine.com/trail-america-235-85r-16-lt-heavy-duty-tire-load-range-g For your trailer, I would look hard at the Bridgestone R250 with the all steel casing, similar to that of the XPS-Rib, G614RST and the M895. Some propaganda from Carlisle via Discount Tire... http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTrailerTireFacts.dos
Edited by retento 2012-01-01 1:34 PM
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