Single Tire Versus Dual Tire Maximum Load on Tires for Kenda # AM10501 and 15,000lbs Tandem Trailer

Question:

Your Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range F has a Maximum load:? Single tire: 3,960 lbs at 95 psi Dual tire: 3,520 lbs at 110 psi listed in the info. I have a trailer rated 15000 gvw with two axels and single tires four tires total. Does Dual tire mean two tires on each side of the axel? In my application can I use the single tire rating of 3,960 at 95 PSI?

asked by: Don

Expert Reply:

Don't worry, I can help explain.

The single tire notation of weight would be for your trailer's application. You are correct that the dual tire does mean two tires on each side of the axle like Dually trucks for a total of 4 tires per axle.

The tire will also rated individually, so each # AM10501 tire will be able to carry 3,960lbs at 95psi so for an axle total of 7,920lbs at 95psi. This will mean that your tandem axle trailer with the # AM10501 tire will be rated at 15,840lbs at 95 psi.

It's important to note that you will be limited by your lowest rated item in your setup which in this case is your trailer frame being rated at 15,000lbs.

The Kenda Karrier Radial Tire # AM10501 will fit 16" x 6", 16" x 6-1/2", 16" x 7", and 16" x 7-1/2" sized wheels.

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