Should Load Range D Tires be Used in Place of Load Range C Tires on a Single Axle Trailer
Question:
I have a single axle boat trailer and a 20 foot fiberglass boat weighing aprox.1500lb. Im currently running lrc tires but thinking I should be using l-r-d, could I have your input.
asked by: Kenn
Expert Reply:
The load range of the tires you are using will depend on the trailer's capacity. You can use tires with a higher capacity than what the trailer is rated for (though it does not increase the trailer's capacity) but you would not want to go lower.
If the trailer uses ST205/75R14 tires such as # TR20514 then for the same size in a load range D use # AM10235 which is rated for 2,040 pounds at 65 psi. If you have a different size tire let me know what it is and I can make a recommendation.
Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire sidewall. this is because trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall than passenger vehicle tires to handle more vertical load. If under inflated the thicker sidewall generates excessive heat and can lead to failure.
Products Referenced in This Question
Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 205/75-14
- 14 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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Provider ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 205/75-14
- 14 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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