What is Trade Off When Going from Lower Rated Tire Load Rating to Higher Rating When Not Needed
Question:
I have Load range C tires on a camper which is within the rated weight and what came on it from the factory. Is there any advantage to replacing them with LRD? I understand I dont need it, but thinking it might have less rolling resistance since they are inflated to 65 psi vs 50
asked by: Eric
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Expert Reply:
Going to a higher trailer tire Load Rating will give you a stiffer sidewall since there's more air pressure in the tire. The trade off is that you might get slightly less rolling resistance but the trade off would be a slightly bumpier ride quality since the tires won't give as much due to the increased pressure.
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Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 205/75-14
- 14 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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