Load Rating of Westlake/Lionshead ST235/85/R16 Tires

Question:

The Westlake ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G # LHWL410 has a load rating of 4400 lbs at 110 psi per etrailer. However, on Lionsheads site it is listed at 4080. This is a BIG difference. Curiously, the load rating on etrailers site just happens to coincide with the Sailun S637 in the same 235/85-16 profile. http://lionsheadtireandwheel.com/Westlake-Radial-Tire

asked by: Steve B

Expert Reply:

I can see where this might cause confusion. I went out to the warehouse to check the ratings for the Westlake ST235/85R16 Load Range G # LHWL410 and can confirm that they are rated at 4400-lbs at 110psi- they were at one point rated for 4080-lbs but have since been upgraded. It would appear that the Lionshead site is behind on their product updates. I've attached some pictures of the tire I took that show the specific tire and the load rating information on the side of the tire as a reference.

expert reply by: Erik B