Will Trailer Tire With Higher load Rating Last Longer
Question:
I have a 5th Wheel, fully loaded about 10k pounds, I also pull a 4k pound boat behind it with about a 400 pound tongue weight, I have ST225/75R15 I run them at 65 PSI, they are over 5 years old now and are wearing would like to replace them. My thought is to run Load E so I can run higher PSI, is that the right thought, I want the best tires I can get for the 5th wheel, I have a Courage LIte, 27SAB model
asked by: Wayne B
Expert Reply:
Going to a tire with a higher rated load range will mean you will need a higher psi rating. The problem with going to a higher rated tire is that it may result in a stiffer ride.
For example, a Load Range E tire like part # TR225LRE is rated for a maximum load of 2,830 lbs at 80 psi. A load Range C like part # AM10251 is rated at 2,150 lbs at 50 psi and a Load Range D tire like part # TTWTRTM2257515D is rated at 2,540 lbs at 65 psi.
I have attached a link to a helpful article about tires you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
more information >
Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
more information >
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