Looking at a Chaparral Trailer with these kind of tires on it. Rest of the trailer looks good. I believe these are for light trucks. Are these tires good for a steel gooseneck trailer (3 horse). If not, how much to replace. Thanks in advance.
Posted 2009-06-23 9:03 AM (#106890 - in reply to #106888) Subject: RE: P235 STEEL BELTED RADIALS GEOTRAC TIRES
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
The P stands for passenger car tires, they are made by the Nankang company, and were chosen for their inexpensive pricing. They would not be a good choice for a reliable tire when used on a 3 H trailer.
Most American name brand LT (light truck) "E" range tires will do well for the moderate weight trailers. They are reliable, not speed rated and readily available from many sources in the ~$125 - $150 range.
Posted 2009-06-23 9:18 AM (#106892 - in reply to #106891) Subject: RE: P235 STEEL BELTED RADIALS GEOTRAC TIRES
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
Go to the header bar above the forum and under the words " Horse trailer World", you will see six boxes with links. Click on search and follow the menu.
Posted 2009-06-23 2:24 PM (#106932 - in reply to #106888) Subject: RE: P235 STEEL BELTED RADIALS GEOTRAC TIRES
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Posts: 317 Location: Barnesville, Ga.
I bought a dually that had a new set of these on the front when I bought it. I think they were square. Roughest riding tire I ever tried to use. Drove the truck to the first tire store I came too and put on a new set of tires on front. Made all the difference in the world.
Posted 2009-06-23 2:32 PM (#106935 - in reply to #106888) Subject: RE: P235 STEEL BELTED RADIALS GEOTRAC TIRES
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A) I believe if she tells us the rest of the info, they are P235/75R15. And if it has 3500# axles as I believe it does, these tires are rated higher than the axle....
B) It is a Chapparel. Come on, what do we expect- Michelins?
Posted 2009-06-23 2:52 PM (#106938 - in reply to #106888) Subject: RE: P235 STEEL BELTED RADIALS GEOTRAC TIRES
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Thanks - I was just going on what the current owner told me, don't really know any details other than. I appreciate the information and know what to get now.
P235 STEEL BELTED RADIALS GEOTRAC TIRES
