Tire Recommendation for a 14 ft by 7 ft Trailer that Has a 15k Capacity

Question:

hy ! sory for my english witch tire you sugget to me a got 14 feet x 7 feet trailer wich i put 15000 lbs pound regulary in the tire size is someting like 225 75 16 tank you !

asked by: Eddy

Expert Reply:

If you have a tandem axle trailer then the Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10501 that you referenced should work since it has a capacity of 3,960 lbs at 110 psi. If you multiply 3,960 by 4 you get 15,840 lbs which would be more than you would need.

You will want to make sure you are not exceeding the axle capacities of your trailer too. There should be a plaque or sticker near the coupler of the trailer that will indicate the overall capacity of the trailer.

You will want to make sure you always have your tires inflated to the max psi of 110 psi. If a trailer tire is inflated to a lower air pressure than the maximum, the amount of weight that the tire can carry will be reduced. If a heavier load is put on the trailer tire than what is recommended for that air pressure, the sidewall of the tire could heat up and cause the tire to fail.if not they will wear prematurely and would not

expert reply by: Jameson C