Is It Safe To Use Underrated Trailer Tires On A 2021 Forest River Impression?
Question:
I have a 2021 Forest River Impression 290VB Fifth Wheel. The Goodyear tires on this RV indicate: Max Load Single - 2830 lbs. @ 80 psi Max Load Dual - 2470 lbs. @ 80 psi. The Max Load Single - 2830 lbs. X 4 tires = 11320 lbs. The RV GVWR = 12,200 lbs. Is this safe? Should the 4 tires, Max Load be /= 12,200 lbs.? Thank you for your help.
asked by: GLENN S
Helpful Expert Reply:
Your tires aren't really underrated, remember that a portion (around 15 to 20% on a 5th wheel) of the trailer weight will be on the tow vehicle, so technically your tires aren't really under-rated.
A lot of 5th wheels come with tires rated for trailer weight minus tongue weight from the factory. That being said it's still not a horrible idea to upgrade your tires, so what I'd recommend checking out is something like theKarrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10501 which has a maximum single tire load capacity of 3,960-lb ( 3,960 x 4 = 15,840).
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Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range F
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Radial Tire
- Load Range F
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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