What Does Load Range D Mean for the Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire

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What does load range D mean

asked by: McDaniel

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The Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire part # LHWL300 has a load range D rating which indicates it maintains a 2,150 lb capacity at 65 psi. The letters (B, C, D, E, etc.) simply represent the weight capacity of a tire which is different for each size and load rating within said size.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I'll start off by saying that it's really going to depend on what's available for your coach, but I don't think it's ever a bad thing to up 1 load from what you'd normally use, just for some added peace…

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Answer 2

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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Answer 3

I can help you out with the best ST205/75R15 tires for your 4,300 lb travel trailer, and since you asked for options I'll mention a couple, though the best option due to its value and quality is from Kenda: - Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer…

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Yes, you can replace your load range C tires with load range D tires without issue. It will only become any issue when you go down load ranges, not up. The tires will have the same overall diameter as long as they are the same size regardless of…

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The Westlake tires ST205/75R15 trailer tires should be inflated to the max psi listed on the sidewall of your tire. The Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D #LHWL300 we carry should be inflated to 65 psi cold. Ideally you would…

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Answer 6

The ST225/75R15 Westlake trailer tires, part #LHWL304, have a maximum psi of 80 but they don't have a range. They should always be inflated to the maximum psi when cold to perform properly and to handle their 2,830 pound weight capacity. A lot of…

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Answer 7

We do have trailer tires that will work, though ST205/90D15 is not a common size that you will want to use. Since a restorer mentioned this size, that means you will have 15" wheels so the best option is going to be a tire that fits a 15"…

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I'm not quite sure why your dealer would say to put 80 psi in the Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire #LHWL300 because they say to inflate it to 65 psi which gives you 2,150 lbs for the load rating. With 4 tires this puts you over the 8K max…

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Answer 9

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 10

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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What Does Load Range D Mean for the Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire

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