Trailer tire info,need some insight

[Woody76ss]

LR-C= 50psi, LR-D=65psi, LR-E=80psi. I do not recommend the use of P series tires on any trailer as they are only 2 ply in the side walls. ST & LT series tires are 4 ply side walls. Check the date codes on the side wall of each tire, if they are 6-8 years old or more get rid of them. Google tire date codes for the info on decoding the date code. 3500 lb. trailer should be running at least a load range C. 5000-7000 lb. trailer should be running at least load range D, 7000 - 10,000 lb. trailer should be on at least load range E.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Woody76ss

LR-C= 50psi, LR-D=65psi, LR-E=80psi. I do not recommend the use of P series tires on any trailer as they are only 2 ply in the side walls. ST & LT series tires are 4 ply side walls. Check the date codes on the side wall of each tire, if they are 6-8 years old or more get rid of them. Google tire date codes for the info on decoding the date code. 3500 lb. trailer should be running at least a load range C. 5000-7000 lb. trailer should be running at least load range D, 7000 - 10,000 lb. trailer should be on at least load range E.

Good info Woody.. thank you!!!

[phatdaddy]

Thanks for the info.

[Tunnaman88]

I used eastern Marine for all my trailer parts.. one stop shop! I rebuilt my trailer from ground up,.. hubs, springs, tires rims all new lights etc.. they were quick to ship..... or ebay has a pair for $155 galv.. rims and tires

http://www.easternmarine.com/st215-7...e-galv-mod-rim

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Looking at getting a new set of tires for trailer. The ones I am currently running are 10-12 years old, but I only trailer about 5 miles round trip to ramp. We are in the early stages of planning a keys trip next spring, so I need a good set for that road trip. I used to use Goodyear marathons, but understand they are not what they used to be.

I have friends that use LT tires instead of ST and have had good results, just make sure to get a proper load range.

What do you guys use and what about going with LT?

Wally World has a tire w/rim for $110, I have 2 of them on my flatbed trailer for 3 years now with no problems. Probably less than 4000 miles.

Thanks

Phat, with a round trip to NJ and back to SC ahead of me and knowing my old bias ply tires were cracking between the threads, I bit the bullet and got Carlisle Radials and new Timken bearings on all 4. Could not be happier with result and highly recommend going radial over bias ply. After doing so with my old trailer and now with the one I presently use, there is a noticeable improvement in how well they roll down the road with radials vs bias plys. It's almost like your rig lost weight because they roll easier. Since I got home, I've towed her to Hartwell and back about 5 times (1.5 hrs on interstate each way) and it continues to impress...radials and American made bearings...DO IT.

Maxxis also makes a good trailer tire