I have 235/80/16 load range E tires on my trailer and would like to go up to the next load range. Does anyone have any suggestions on tires? Will I have to get new rims to accomodate the higher pressure? What I would really like to do is stay with the same size tire because I have no rubbing or clearance issues with this size tire. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. This is for my 3H w/12 ft LQ trailer.
Posted 2011-10-29 1:39 AM (#138598 - in reply to #138592) Subject: RE: Trailer Tire Advice
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel... They are E Rated, but if your not overloaded on your trailer they will work. They have the same load rating as the tires that came on your trailer, except they have a much stronger side walls and tread. And you don't have to change rims...
Posted 2011-10-29 8:15 PM (#138610 - in reply to #138592) Subject: RE: Trailer Tire Advice
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Randemtam; You got a small dose of the roads we travel here all the time; Our trailer is pretty closed to or maxxed out. The 14 ply Hankooks do a better than average job and are quite a bit cheaper than the goodyears. However the 1st choice would be Goodyears. I know Michelins are great tires but in this country you will cut the sidewalls out of them.
Posted 2011-10-30 7:19 AM (#138614 - in reply to #138610) Subject: RE: Trailer Tire Advice
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Thank you all for your suggestions! (Even you, Gary :) ) We don't need them yet, fortunately, but are trying to decide what to do in the future. I'll keep this thread handy!
Posted 2011-10-30 11:55 AM (#138624 - in reply to #138614) Subject: RE: Trailer Tire Advice
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I just got some Hankooks and they look like a really nice tire. Reasonable priced also. My sister said they worked on her truck when other tires kept blowing out.