Review of Westlake Tires and Wheels - Tire Only - WE76FR Video

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 do have suggestions, and because there are no American-made ST235/80R16 load range G tires I suggestion going with the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G #WE76FR. It is not made in the USA, but it is made to USA specifications.…

Due to the long list of variables that can affect the lifespan of a trailer tire, Lionshead who manufactures the Westlake tires couldn't provide a mileage number. They tell me that the average life expectancy of a trailer tire is between 3 and 5…

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…

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…

Most critical to trailer tire performance and durability are 1) proper inflation 2) observance of the tire's rated load capacity and 3) observance of the tire's speed rating. If either of these factors is off the mark then the tire will tend…

Yes, a 235/85 R16 tire is designed to fit a trailer wheel with a 6" or 6-1/2" wide wheel. For a premium 235/85 R16 tire option, I recommend using the Westlake ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire part #LHWL410 as all Westlake brand tires come…

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…

Nope, the 14 ply Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G #WE76FR will not cause damage to any inside fixtures inside your 5th wheel toy hauler. It will also not be harder on sharp turns when backing into campsites.

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…

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,…

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…