Trailer tire info

[sc4400]

Another possible cause of so much tire failure is the use of torsion axles on triple axle trailers. Dexter specifically advises that thier axles are NOT recommended for 3 axle trailers. It stands to reason that unless your trailer is perfectly level, the loading could be very uneven. You never see floaters anymore.

Something to think about.

RIP

[Bernie Cunningham]

Jeff, sorry for the late reply, I was in Fontana getting 'thumped' 1st. rd. heads-up !!!!!

Yes they are Bridgestone LT235/85/R16 and R250 Duravis.
Try some and post your findings as I currently have 3 on my trailer and they came recommended to me from a wise tire guy.

[ron morehead]

what type of continental 17.5 did you guys get. did you have any issue with taking off the 16 inch rims and putting on the 17.5 from my understanding i would have to change the center caps and the lug nuts did you have any issues with tire clearance

[Rob Petrie E395]

Originally Posted by sc4400

Another possible cause of so much tire failure is the use of torsion axles on triple axle trailers. Dexter specifically advises that thier axles are NOT recommended for 3 axle trailers. It stands to reason that unless your trailer is perfectly level, the loading could be very uneven. You never see floaters anymore.

Something to think about.

RIP

I called about this today because I had never heard this before and I have several trailers with these axles. The person I talked with said there is no problem running multiple axles with thier axles, they told me that the key is once the trailer is loaded and hitched to the truck as it would be pulled down the road there should be a 3 degree angle (higher at the front) when on level ground for best performance of the axles and tire. From what they told me most trailers are built this way and should be towed this way for equal weight on each axle.

[John Duzac]

Ron Morehead: my Continental tires are 235x75Rx 17.5. The sidewall has HTR and Reginal Traffis on the tire. When I bought them, Jeff Teuton handeled enerything. I just picked them up and installed them on my trailer. No problems installing the tires and rims. I used the old lug nuts and the new tires had plenty of room. The best part is the trailer towed better than new. My old tires were original equipment tires. 16000 lbs trailer being towed on the 16" tires were severly overloaded. I am just lucky I did not have more trouble than I did. I can tell you this much, the new tires weigh 90 lbs each. They are HEAVY duty to say the least. As far as looks, they look fine. Not over kill or anything like that.

[FED 387]

OK ---so we have had all this discussion about tires/sizes/wheels etc, Does any body know who makes a 16 inch 4.5 Bolt circle 5 Lug wheel suitable for trailer use???? After I find the wheels/rims I will start looking for the tires---Thanks Dick, Comp 387

[Joe Martens]

Looking to get a new set of tires for my motorhome, 225 75 16. Anyone have any recommendations? It's a 24 ft. Ford E 350 class C. Thanks. Also, thanks for the info, Travis. See you at Norwalk.

[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

[Rich Biebel]

Ed.....ALL 15" ST trailer tires are made in China, Mexico or Taiwan or in some other off shore manufacturing facility. There is NO brand that is immune to blow-outs......Any 16" LT truck tire is a better option for a trailer that came with 15" tires. All you need is a set of 16" wheels to fit your lug configuration and some tires that are close in diameter. Many people have done that swap and reduced their number of blowouts on box trailers. Your only concern is if you have enough room for the slightly bigger tires and your trailer will sit a little higher....usually not much of a problem. I have a 26' Classic with a dragster inside and blew out a Titan one night and should have bit the bullet and made the swap. I didn't because I have nice aluminum wheels and cheaped out......I bought Goodyear Marathons as they are easy to get...... They are Made in China and I cringe everytime I look at one. My racing is limited to local tracks for a while so I am never far from home........but I know when one blows out, I'll be regretting my choice....

[Ed Wright]

Thanks Rich. Goodyear Marathons are what the trailer came with. I felt good thinking they were Goodyears, not some cheap Chinese crap. Dumb me.

I'm paying for it now. Tore up my trailer, had my alumium floor jack stolen while changing the stinking thing (Long story, never stop in south Dallas at 1:30 am, or maybe ever.), spun the tires all weekend, HRP (I'm told) changed to that VP track prep crap. My 60' times were off .06 to .1 all weekend. That place used to hook great. No longer. I bought motorhome and race fuel and race entry, drew that dang SLATE CUMMINGS first round, then went .001 red against him. Driving home something came off a big truck going the other direction in southern OK, and sliced a gash in the skin on the right side of the trailer. Looks like it's been in a war now. I figure I'm out well over $2000 plus having to repair the stinking trailer. ATC changed fender styles since they built mine so they had to order that. The tire tore the fender off before I could get stopped.

Should have stayed my rear in Tulsa.

Sorry for the rant.