Will Going to a Tire with Higher Ply Rating Prevent Blow Outs on a Livestock Trailer
Question:
So in our case, the tires were inflated to the upper limit of 80 psi. Trailer was not overloaded. Tire blew and tread came off like a peeled orange. Other tires of same brand had 96psi according to gauge 15 minutes after we stopped. Tire brand was PowerKing. We deflated to 72psi and traveled on. When stopped 2 hours later, psi was at 83psi per tire. No more trouble. I get a different suggestion from everyone I ask. As a tire salesperson, your opinion? Do I just buy a "better" tire brand of same plus?
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
The main reasons why trailer tires blow out is heat generated from under inflated tires and overloading the tires. Trailer tires should be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. A tire in the same size but with a higher ply rating would be able to combat some of that but can eventually have the same issues. So when inflating trailer tires be sure to go to the max psi.
With that said the 14 ply tires will definitely hold up better than the 10 ply. For an ST235/80R16 tire, load range G with a 14 ply rating you can use the Taskmaster Provider tire # PRG80235. It is rated for 4,080 pounds at 110 psi. Make sure your wheels and valve stems are rated for 110 psi to avoid air leaking out. Valve stem # AM20906 is rated for over 100 psi applications.
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Mark
11/9/2017
So in our case, the tires were inflated to the upper limit of 80 psi. Trailer was not overloaded. Tire blew and tread came off like a peeled orange. Other tires of same brand had 96psi according to gauge 15 minutes after we stopped. Tire brand was PowerKing. We deflated to 72psi and traveled on. When stopped 2 hours later, psi was at 83psi per tire. No more trouble. I get a different suggestion from everyone I ask. As a tire salesperson, your opinion? Do I just buy a "better" tire brand of same plus?