Reasons Trailer Tires Fail
Question:
You say ST tires have thicker side walls than LT Tires. I just compared the two, both are 2 ply polyester ply and I believe the LT tire feels moe substantial than the ST tire. I have had 5 ST tire failures on my trailer with two different brands. Its high time for change. Any comments or advice?
asked by: Don H
Expert Reply:
Some people have great luck with LT tires on their trailer. We normally recommend ST but we know that the LT tires can work well.
Typically trailer tires fail for the following 3 reasons.
1) Keep your tires fully inflated to the maximum pressure listed on the tire sidewall. Unlike a passenger car tire, trailer tires feature a stronger sidewall designed to provide greater stability when under load. Failure to fully inflate the tires can cause heat build-up, leading to premature tire failure. Also, a tire only will only realize its specified load rating when inflated to its maximum psi shown on the tire.
2) Do not overload your tires. Your towing system will only be as strong as the capacity of its lowest-rated component. Running your tires when loaded above their stated capacity will increase the heat build-up, shortening your tire life.
3) Most trailer tires are only rated up to 65 mph. Consistently traveling at higher speeds will increase the heat in the tires, which again will shorten their life.
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Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range F
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Radial Tire
- Load Range F
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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