What is Weight Capacity of Westlake ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # LHWL410

Question:

Hello. I cant find a chart showing load vs. Tire pressure. All I can find is max load which shows either 4080 or 4400 which is confusing. This is for west lake 235/85/16 Gs. Thx

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

The Westlake ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # LHWL410 that you referenced has weight capacity of 4,400 lbs at 110 psi. There isn't a lower stated capacity for when you have the tire inflated to a lower pressure than that. With trailer tires like this basically you only get the full capacity when the tire is inflated to it's max capacity.

If you run a lower pressure you lose capacity as well as increase the chance for heat build up which will cause the tire to fail prematurely.

expert reply by: Jameson C