Can Trailer Tire Size 235/85R16 Be Replaced with 235/80R16

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Will a 235/80r16e replace a 235/85r16e trailer tire

asked by: Venice L

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Yes, both tire sizes you mentioned 235/80R16 and 235/85R16 fit the same wheel size so you can make the swap if you want. For that size the part # LHWL401 is the best option.

This tire has a capacity of 3,520-lb max load at 80 psi, a speed rating of 75 mph and a 2 year roadside assistance program.

If your RV or trailer has a flat tire, call the help line and a technician will come change the flat for you. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year from anywhere in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The psi should be listed on the sidewall of the tire. It is recommended that tires always be inflated to the max psi. Different tire manufacturers may have different psi ratings even for the same tire size and load range, so it's always best to…

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Answer 2

For maximum effectiveness, trailer tires need to be inflated to max psi, which will be somewhere on the tire's sidewall. For example, a load range E tire such as the Westlake ST235/80R16, #LHWL401, has a load capacity of 3,520 lbs when inflated…

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Answer 3

The max psi rating that is listed on the sidewall of your tow vehicle's tires is while the tire is cold. Therefore, the actual psi while warm could very well exceed this. That is not cause for concern as this is taken into consideration when the…

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Answer 4

For your gooseneck trailer, I recommend going with the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire #LHWL401. This tire has a maximum load of 3,520 pounds at 80 psi and a maximum speed of 75 mph. This load range will provide more than enough combined…

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Answer 5

We spoken with Lippert in the past about this and they told us that the Comm Error you are experiencing means the controller and touch pad can't communicate. This is normally due to a wiring connection but if your harness is new and the…

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Answer 6

Due to the long list of variables that can affect the lifespan of a trailer tire, Lionshead who manufactures the Westlake tires couldn't provide a mileage number. They tell me that the average life expectancy of a trailer tire is between 3 and 5…

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Answer 7

Basically, one friction-style sway control can be used for trailers with up to 6,000-lb GTW. If your trailer's GTW is between 6,000 lbs and 10,000 lbs, you will need two sway-control units, one on each side of the trailer. You will also want to…

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Answer 8

The thickness of the tube is not any different as they are both 3 inch diameter, and the spindles are also the same utilizing the same inner diameter bearings, hubs, and seals. The difference in capacity is in the custom bend in the axle that creates…

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Answer 9

We've had this question before and when I spoke to Lippert about this scenario they responded with saying that the mounting brackets are designed to go behind and under the cross shaft of the slide out. If you check out the picture I attached…

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Answer 10

For a Dexter 6,000 lb axle the correct bearing kit with grease seal would be the #BK3-110.

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Answer 11

I assume you have the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System part #LC358590? If that is the case then there is a manual override on both the top of the motor and bottom of the leg for each jack. Since the jack is retracted…

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Answer 12

There's a power circuit on 7-way trailer wiring that you could use to power electric trailer jacks like part #SC63VR. While we don't have a diagram that shows this exact connection its really just a matter of running 10 gauge wire like part…

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