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SSDiv6 · 05-08-2018, 10:43 AM

I own a 40' TPD trailer with 3 axles and living quarters.
When I replaced the tires, I installed General Grabber HTS 60, LT235/85R16 tires, E load range. The tires are rated at 3,085 lbs load per tire and made in the USA. The trailer rides very smooth with a full load with no problems.

Although trailer tires have stiffer walls, a trailer tire is not designed for turning; just to drive straight. The walls on LT tires are designed for turning, therefore, more compliant on the road.

One of the best LT tires you can run in a trailer is the Michelin XPS Rib Truck radial. The Michelin tire has four heavy steel ply tread and one heavy steel sidewall ply, making it 10 ply rating. Therefore, it flexes less, stronger, less heat, and with the full steel casing is similar to a commercial tire.

05-08-2018, 10:43 AM	#32
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,045 Likes: 712 Liked 1,605 Times in 583 Posts	Re: Trsiler Tiers OR Light Truck? I own a 40' TPD trailer with 3 axles and living quarters. When I replaced the tires, I installed General Grabber HTS 60, LT235/85R16 tires, E load range. The tires are rated at 3,085 lbs load per tire and made in the USA. The trailer rides very smooth with a full load with no problems. Although trailer tires have stiffer walls, a trailer tire is not designed for turning; just to drive straight. The walls on LT tires are designed for turning, therefore, more compliant on the road. One of the best LT tires you can run in a trailer is the Michelin XPS Rib Truck radial. The Michelin tire has four heavy steel ply tread and one heavy steel sidewall ply, making it 10 ply rating. Therefore, it flexes less, stronger, less heat, and with the full steel casing is similar to a commercial tire.