Recommended Tires for 30 Foot Flat Bed Gooseneck Trailer with 235/80R16 Tires

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I have a 30foot flatbed gooseneck trailer. GVWR is 23900#. It is tandem axle duals. It came with 235/80R16 tires. Is that good?....would something else be better?

asked by: Clyde D

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For your 30 foot Gooseneck trailer with tandem axles with dual tires, the tires used depend on the load rating. The size is fine, but if they are load range E like # AM10248 rated for 3197 lbs they will work fine but they only will have a 10 ply rating and are also only rated for speeds up to 65 mph. Other manufacturers may have a higher speed rating, but the ply rating will be the same.

I'd prefer the Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G # PRG80235 which has a 14 ply rating and load capacity of 3,640 lbs. These are rated for speeds up to 81 mph. The higher ply rating simply means they will have a thicker sidewall so it will be a more sturdy and durable tire.

The size of tire is probably not something you really want to change but the load capacity and ply rating are important. I've attached an article to further assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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The difference between a load range E and load range F tire of the same size, 235/85-16, is the weight capacity and pressure. The Karrier Radial Tire, Load Range E, #AM10295, has a capacity of 3,640 pounds at 95 psi. The Load Range F Tire,…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Hi Mark; thanks for the question and I have some good news for you as we have the exact 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter to replace the Turning Point pin box on your Jayco Eagle HT 30.5 CKTS. The correct part is the following: - Gen-Y Hitch Shock…

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I recommend going with the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL89DQ for hauling around an in-bed camper with your 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty. I really like this kit because it has the higher 7,500 lb rating (which you don't…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs #AL57341 will fit your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 double cab with the Duramax diesel engine and factory puck system. We installed the upgraded Springs #AL88341 on a similar 2022 which I have…

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