[Ed Wright]

I hate to bring one this old back up, but I had a little trailer tire issue on the way to Houston. My nephew has a friend that hauls 16,000 lb equipement on his flat bed trailers, and uses 16" wheels with LT245-75-16 Goodyears he buys from Walmart. He claims he has had a lot less tire trouble than with regular trailer tires, but Walmart won't mount them for a trailer. He says be sure to just take the wheels in.
I was thinking another brand (Have had good luck Michlean.), but wondered if you guys knew a reason to not do this. Also, any reason to use 80 or 85 series tires instead of 75? I would sure like to get away from that 65 MPH speed rating with the ST tires. I usually like to run 75 or 80 when I'm out in the middle of nowhere.

I have a little 24' ATC aluminium trailer, nothing real heavy. ATC says the trailer weighs 3100 lbs. I have a 3200 lb car, 375 lb atv and a small tool box, and used to haul an alumium floor jack. I could find that tire (Came on about a bazillion 4WD Chevy pick ups.) about any place if I needed a replacement. They are supposed to be 8 ply, according to Walmart. My wife called them to ask, don't know if they really know. I would really appreciate any help.

Thanks, Ed