Will Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire 14 Ply Tires Damage Inside of 5th Wheel  

With trailer tires you want to inflate them to the max PSI listed on the sidewall when they are cold and any pressure fluctuations are fine as long as you aren't overloading the tire and are below the speed rating. Yours going up to 120 psi when…

The correct tire pressure will depend on what is listed on your tire. Trailer tires should be inflated to the max psi. This could vary depending on the manufacturer, so it is important to follow what is printed on the side of the tire. For example,…

We don't sell Sailun so have no information about them or their quality whatsoever. The best load range G 235/80R16 trailer tire is the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G #WE76FR. The #WE76FR has a deep 11/32" tread…

The generally accepted rule for psi increases with temperature is that for every 10 degree change there is a 2% change in psi. For tire pressures like yours like #WE76FR that require 110 psi that ends up being 2 psi for every 10 degrees of…

Size ST235/80R16 trailer tires should be inflated to their max - or very close to it - psi, so what you are experiencing is normal. We don't offer Hercules so I can't speak to those, but for example the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer…

The only reason to switch to a load range G tire (14 ply rating) like the #WE76FR over your current load range E tires would be if the current tires do not have a high enough capacity. If the current tires are underrated you will have problems and…

A 235/80-16 Load Range E tire typically has a 3520 lb capacity, while the Westlake #WE76FR Load Range G tire you looked at will have a 4080 lb capacity. You can certainly go with a higher load rated tire if you wish, as long as the combined capacity…

The recommended/max pressure for the Westlake ST235/80R16 Load Range G part #WE76FR is 110 psi. With trailer tires like this it is important to always run the max psi to ensure you don't reduce your weight capacity and/or create excessive heat…

Usually when we see cracking around the sidewall of a trailer tire it means it is starting to dry rot and needs to be replaced with a new tire, like the Westlake 235/80R16 #WE76FR. Tires have a lifespan of 3-6 years or 10,000-12,000 miles, whichever…

I recommend the West the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire, Item #WE76FR. This is a load range G suitable for use up to 4,080 lbs per tire at 110 psi. Four of these would put you at a max load of 16,320 pounds. This tire has a 75 mph speed…

I can help you find the capacity of the tires on your Gooseneck trailer, but the GVWR of the trailer will depend on the weakest component. For that information I recommend contacting the manufacturer. Your tires should have the max load listed on the…

Because the pin weight of a fifth wheel is typically between 20-25 percent of its weight (as opposed to the lesser percentage from a bumper pull trailer), we typically specify that the combined capacity of the tires should cover the as-towed weight…