trailer tires

[jdlover1]

I have a 14k tandem axle deck over trailer and the last time i had a tire blow out i had a hard time finding a 235/80/r16 load range F tire for it. I have seen alot of guys running LT tires on trailers just wondering if i should change over from trailer tires to LT tires due to $ and easier finding them.

 

[fishsmith]

No you will definitely have problems.


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[fishsmith]

Try going to a 235/85/16. There isn't enough difference to matter.


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[maxaholic]

If you can run a 7.50 tire that's what I'd run. Hankook makes a damn good one that is 14 ply tire. We are going on 4 years on a set on our cattle trailer. We had a set of hankooks in the same tire on our tandem dual flatbed that were only 10ply. One finally gave out and like you said hard to find a whole set so I put 4 LT tire on the front duals and 4 new hankooks on the rear. I absolutely hate the LT tire. They act like they are low on air all the time and give a rougher ride.

 

[jdlover1]

ok. thanks. Bought trailer new in 2009 and this makes the second tire ive had to replace now. One blew out and now got one with a belt broken in it. Good thing i bought two tires when the first one blew out.

 

[770JOHNNYW]

there is a G rated 235/85-16 out there its called a sailun. works ok but if you can get a 14 ply in a 235/80 16 i would stick with that. 750-16 is the same height as a 235 80-85 just not sure if you can get them in the heavier plys. the 12 or 14 plys should be more than enough for that trailor the 10 ply LT's may not be if your maxing it out.

 

[jdlover1]

These trailer tires are breaking me down. Buddy of mine borrowed my trailer and had three of the four tires blow out. I think I'm gonna look into the bfg commerical ta tire. Anyone have good luck with them?

 

[trailerpro]

Goodyear G614 and your problems will end, except you won't have any money left over. They are crazy expensive.

 

[770JOHNNYW]

Goodyear G614 and your problems will end, except you won't have any money left over. They are crazy expensive.

you get what you pay for...

 

[jdlover1]

wow $250 a pop. Just like buying tires for the truck

 

[trailerpro]

wow $250 a pop. Just like buying tires for the truck

If you can find G614's for $250 you are doing really well.

 

[jdlover1]

now whats the diff. in the summer tires and regular unisteels. I've seen them for 330ish range for 235/85r16s. Whoops the $250 was for the bfg commerical t/a

 

[trailerpro]

There is only one Goodyear G614, 14 ply.

 

[jdlover1]

thanks for the info. Looks like I will need to save some $ and put them on this winter.