Trailer Tire Recommendation with Capacity Over 4,425 lbs
Question:
I have a toy hauler RV that weighs 17700 with dual axel 235/85 R16 tires that need replaced. The current ones are garbage.
asked by: Colleen H
Expert Reply:
For a tandem axle trailer that weighs 17,700 lbs you'd need an individual tire capacity of 4,425 lbs. The closest tire we have to that in your size of 235/85R16 is going to be the Provider ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # TTWPRG235R16 which has a capacity of 4,400 lbs which is close but you'd be 100 lbs under capacity with these. Most tires in this size have a much lower capacity so I would not be shocked if the reason your current tires are junk is that you are overloading them.
The only tire size we have that's going to have the capacity you need will bump you up to the 17.5 inch diameter wheel size with the Provider 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire # TA95ZR which has a capacity of 4,805 lbs at 123 psi and has a 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern.
Products Referenced in This Question
Provider 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w/ 17-1/2" Silver Mod Wheel - Offset - 8 on 6-1/2 - LR H
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range H
- 215/75-17.5
- 17-1/2 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Taskmaster
more information >
Provider ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range G
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
more information >
Continue Researching
- Article: Most Popular Wheel Bearings
- Q&A: 15k BTU AC Unit to Replace Dometic Duotherm 630035.321 RV AC Unit
- Q&A: Number of Plies in Tread and Sidewall of Kenda Trailer Tire ST235/85R16 # AM10501
- Q&A: What Rim Widths Will the Karrier ST235/85R16 Tire Fit On
- Q&A: What is the Minimum Space Between Tires on a Tandem Axle Trailer
- Article: How to Measure a Trailer Axle
- Q&A: Power Awning Conversion Kit for Carefree Fiesta BN3N4
- Q&A: Dexstar Trailer Wheel Replacement for 17-243
- Q&A: Shortest Diameter Trailer Tire for a 16 inch Rim
- Article: Pintle-Hitches
- Article: 7 Common Questions Everyone Has About Trailer Tires
- Article: Trailer Tire Sizing
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams