Posted 2010-07-09 11:03 AM (#122106 - in reply to #122105) Subject: RE: Another tire question
Regular
Posts: 55 Location: Wright City, Mo
Need to make a clarification on the current tires. They are P235/75R/15 and next to the tire size is a small circle with an E and a smaller 4 in it. Are these E rated tires?
Posted 2010-07-09 11:31 AM (#122110 - in reply to #122105) Subject: RE: Another tire question
Expert
Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Years ago Uniroyal built the Tiger Paw in a P235-75R-15XL, not a load range E. This XL stood for "extra load".. They were pretty much a heavier duty passenger car tire. The thing is, they haven't built a "tiger paw XL" tire in years... How old is this new to you trailer, and how old are the tires on this trailer. If the tires are 5-6 years old, I would suggest they be replaced with a name brand American made, "LT" radial truck tire.
Posted 2010-07-09 8:54 PM (#122142 - in reply to #122105) Subject: RE: Another tire question
Regular
Posts: 55 Location: Wright City, Mo
retento,
The trailer is a 98 4Star and using the info that you sent it appears that the tires might be original. They were manufactured in 1997. They look so good, it's hard to believe that they are that old. I guess I'll be buying new tires before she leaves. Any sugestions on brands of tires and what load rating should I look for.
Thanks
Posted 2010-07-10 5:52 AM (#122145 - in reply to #122105) Subject: RE: Another tire question
Veteran
Posts: 233 Location: Pataskala, Ohio
Get a LIGHT TRUCK (LT) tire 235/75R 15 will be fine just don't get P 235/75R/15. Look for a US made tire. On my larger trailer I found some Firestone Highway tires 235/85R-16. I avoided trailer tires (ST) as the max speed they are rated is 65 MPH. Get the tire that can carry the most weight, if you need a D rated tire an E rated tire is just as good if not better because it carries more weight.
Also, inflate the tires to the max pressure on the sidewall. Higher pressure will keep the temperature down and help reduce the chance of a blow out.
Posted 2010-07-10 5:15 PM (#122171 - in reply to #122105) Subject: RE: Another tire question
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
They are load range "C", rated at 1985# at maximum pressure, which I think is 50 psi. Be sure to keep your pressure checked.... Your trailer has 3500# axles so this tire doesn't give you very much over kill...... In other words, for me it would be the bare mininum.
Not really sure if that's a good price, seems a little high for a load range C tire. But if you are buying local, from a dealer you can trust and you're satisfied with, then make it so.....!!
Posted 2010-07-10 6:07 PM (#122178 - in reply to #122172) Subject: RE: Another tire question
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Originally written by riverrat69 on 2010-07-10 6:23 PM
The trailer Vin plate lists that tire size as standard. Should I look at going one rating higher?
Not much difference in price.
If they made that size in a load range "D", 8ply rating I would go with that. But an American made LT235-75-15 in a lrD is almost nonexistant. You're not apt to overload the lrC tire unless your hauling sand, fertilizer, concrete blocks, etc.... Anyway, if the serial number tag states a certain size, then go with that size and load rating. Another thing, be sure your tire guy balances those new trailer tires. Your horses will thank you!!
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