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• Choosing Between ST and LT Tires for a 5th Wheel Trailer
  Yes, both special trailer (ST) and light truck (LT) tires can be used on a 5th wheel trailer. They are actually the only two types of tires rated for this use. The reason for this is that tires on a trailer will be subjected to much harsher conditions that require a stiffer sidewall. A condition in which passenger (P) tires are not equipped to handle. Please note there are two different light truck (LT) tires, ones with the LT designation after the wheel diameter (ex. 7.50-16LT) and ones...
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• What is the Difference Between Load Range E and F Trailer Tires in the Same Size
  The difference between a load range E and load range F tire of the same size, 235/85-16, is the weight capacity and pressure. The Karrier Radial Tire, Load Range E, # AM10295, has a capacity of 3,640 pounds at 95 psi. The Load Range F Tire, # AM10501, has a capacity of 3,960 pounds at 95 psi. Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum psi rating indicated on the tire. If a tire is under inflated, it will cause the side wall to build up more heat faster and cause the tire to...
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• Are Trailer Tires Better for a Trailer than Light Truck Tires
  Light truck tires (LT) are sometimes used in RV applications but generally not on utility trailers. Light truck tires are a type of passenger vehicle tire and as such they are not built with as thick of a sidewall as trailer tires. A thicker sidewall allows a trailer tire to handle more vertical load. I recommend going with ST trailer tires. The ST stands for special trailer. A trailer tire can fail for several reasons. Overloading a tire can cause it to fail. You are towing a lot of weight...
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• Difference Between Trailer Tires ST205/75D14 and ST205/75R14
  Tire designations ST205/75D14 and ST205/75R14 are both for special trailer tires with a 205mm width, 75-percent aspect ratio and that fit a 14-inch wheel. The difference between them is the tire's type of construction. The ST205/75D14 tire is a bias ply type with a Load Range D rating. This size/grade tire has a weight capacity of 2,100-lbs at 65 psi. Lower capacity C- and B-rated tires in this size offer weight ratings of 1,760-lbs at 50 psi and 1,430-lbs at 35 psi, respectively. For...
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• Does Pilot Hole Size Have to Match to Use Lionshead Trailer Wheel
  The Aluminum Modular Trailer Wheel - 16" x 7" Rim - 8 on 6-1/2 # LHJM513 has a 4.88" pilot diameter and will work for your horse trailer. Ther pilot diameter does not have to match your old wheel because this wheel fits over the lugs of your hub, and not the pilot hole, so you just need the correct size lug nuts to match your hub. This wheel is compatible with the Lionshead Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - 9/16"-18 # LHLR110. For a center cap you can use the Lionshead Trailer Wheel Center Cap...
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• Is 3 Inches of Clearance Okay for the Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire
  Yes, 3-4" of clearance is recommend between the top of the tire and the bottom of the fender on a trailer in order to allow for suspension travel. Therefore, if you are using or upgrading to the Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E Item # AM10295 you will be just fine with 3" of clearance. Please note, the Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire measures 31.67" diameter x 9.37" wide.
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• Trailer Tire Load Ranges, Speed Ratings and Sizes to Avoid Blowouts
  Special trailer tires in any given size are available in various load ranges as you noted, but they also can have different speed ratings too. Driving a tire faster than its rated speed can lead to failure just like overloading it past its weight capacity can. Both conditions lead to excess heat and that is what typically leads to a tire failure. Since your 18K trailer has 3 axles and 6 tires each tire should be rated for approximately 3000-lbs if you routinely operate the trailer at its...
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• Replacement Wheels for 4-Star LQ Horse Trailer With 235/85-16 Tires
  Rim width isn't likely a concern since most 235/85-16 tires will fit a variety of trailer wheel widths. For example, the # AM10295 fits 16" x 6", 16" x 6-1/2", 16" x 7", and 16" x 7-1/2" rims. The GVWR of the trailer is nice to know so you can make sure the wheel capacity is enough to handle the trailer and whatever it is carrying. We have a few different wheels that could work for your application. If you aren't against powder coat you could use the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel...
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• Recommend Trailer Tire Size to Replace P185/70r-14
  The P185/70R-14 is an automotive, not a trailer tire. We recommend using ST (special trailer) rated tires on a trailer because of their thicker sidewalls that are better suited to the vertical load applied to the tire by the trailer weight. The closest applicable trailer tire size would be a ST205/75R-14 tire. The tire section width is around 8-1/2 inches, with a diameter of about 26-1/2 inches. This is about 1 inch wider and 3 inches larger in diameter than your existing tires. This will...
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• Recommended Trailer Tires to Replace 7.5-16LT Tires on Homemade Smoker Trailer
  The Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E, item # AM10295, is the closest tire to the 7.50-16LT tire that we have. Your tire has an overall height of 31.8 inches and a section width of 8.4 inches. This tire has and overall height of 31.61 inches and a section width of 9.37 inches. This will give you a similar height but will add about an inch to the width of your current tire, which based on the open wheel look of your trailer shouldn't be an issue. I've attached some...
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• Replacing an LT225/75-16 Tire on a 5th Wheel Trailer
  There are 2 common size 16 inch trailer tires found on 5th wheel trailers. They are 235/80-16 and 235/85-16. They have the same width, 9.25 inches, but the heights are different. The 235/80-16 is 30.9 inches tall whereas the 235/85-16 is 31.6. There will also be a difference in capacities. I have included a link to the 16 inch tires only that we carry. Based on the size and capacity information listed for each you should be able to find the best match. All of the tires on the trailer will...
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• Replacement Wheels And Tires For 2011 Bighorn 5th Wheel Camper
  While the Aluminum Bearcat Trailer Wheel 274-000035 is the correct size and will fit your 2011 Bighorn 5th Wheel, they do not match your existing wheels. If you are looking to match your wheel the Aluminum Sendel Series T02 Machined Trailer Wheel # AM22662 appears to be an exact match for your wheels in the picture. We have the Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10295 that will work well with either wheel. They are radial tires and have a weight rating of 3,640lbs.
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• How to Pick Out 16 inch Trailer Tires for a Toy Hauler
  The best way to pick out replacement tires for your trailer would be to determine what you current size is by checking out the trailer tire sidewall and then going with the highest Load Range tire we offer in that size. Most likely you have a 235/85R16 and the part # AM10501 would be your best option. This is a radial tire with a Load Range of F. The main difference between a radial ply and a bias ply tire is how the tire is constructed. The cords inside a bias ply tire run at a 32 degree...
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• Should Max PSI on Trailer Tire Sidewall Be Followed When Upgrading Load Range Capacity
  Almost all trailer tires are designed so that they should be inflated to the maximum psi listed on the tire sidewall regardless of the weight they are supporting. Inflating them to below this number will essentially reduce the tire's weight capacity to an unknown number, potentially leading to you inadvertently overloading the tires with the trailer's loaded weight. For example the Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Tire in Load Range E # AM10295 features a maximum load capacity of 3,640...
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• Does Outside Temperature Affect If Trailer Tire Gets Max PSI Figure
  Yes, regardless of the temperature outside you do need to inflate trailer tires like the part # AM10295 to the max PSI listing on the sidewall. So if your tire calls for 65 as max PSI you'd need to go with that number regardless of temperature.
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• Availability of 205/75-14 Tires for 2016 Flagstaff Micro Lite Camper
  We do indeed offer ST205/15-14 radial tires from 5 different manufacturers in load range B(1430 lbs), C (1760 lbs) and D (2040 lbs). If you want the best tire available that's manufactured in the USA, I'd recommend the Goodyear Endurance, part # 724864519 this is a D rated radial tire with a 2040 lb capacity per tire or 4080 lb per axle. For something a bit less expensive, you could go for the Westlake # 274-000012, which is also a radial and has the same weight rating.
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• Tire Inflation In Regards To Speed And Heat
  Your tires with a max psi of 80 are designed to be filled cold as you stated. They will heat up with friction from the road as well as the heat of the day, but they are not restricted to distance. The max speed is 65 mph unless otherwise stated with a speed rating of L (75 mph), M (81 mph) or J (62 mph). Because you have radial tires, they are better at dissipating heat so they will function better under the driving conditions you mentioned. Many people will put up to 8 hours a day at...
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• Will Spare Tire Cover # 052963753875 Fit Kenda 16-inch Special Trailer Tire
  The tire you reference # ST235-85R16 has an outer diameter of 31.61". The Classic Accessories Spare Tire Cover part # 052963753875 is designed to fit tires from 30 inches in diameter to 33 inches so it should fit well. I have linked a tire sizing table for your convenience.
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• Do I Need To Upgrade Wheels To Account for a Higher Psi When Changing Tire Size
  For starters, not all 235/80-16 tires have the same max psi rating. However, you are correct in that the wheel you have now must be rated for the max psi of the new tire size. With that being said, the majority of times that a wheel will be limited to a certain psi it is because of the valve stem. Therefore, if you upgrade the valve stem to part # AM20906 which has a 200 max psi rating then you can run any 235/80-16 tire you want on your factory wheels. The majority of rubber valve stems...
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• Can an ST235/80/16 Load Range F Trailer Tire be Safely Used on a 15k 5th Wheel Trailer
  There seems to be a mix up somewhere. Trailer tire # AM10501 that you have referenced is size 235/85-16, not 235/80. We have 2 tires in size 235/85-16. First, # AM10501, is a load range F and is rated for 3,960 pounds at 95 psi. Then we have # AM10295, load range E, rated for 3,640 pounds at 95 psi. So the load range F tire is rated higher. For tire size 235/80-16 we have 1 tire, # AM10248, rated for 3,197 pounds at 90 psi. As far as if any of the above tires can be used on a 14,800 pound...
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• Recommended Trailer Tire for Fifth Wheel Trailer that Weighs 15,500 Lbs
  I wouldn't recommend subtracting the pin weight of the trailer from the total weight to get what you would need as the tire capacity. Instead you would want to use the entire weight of the trailer divided by the amount of tires the trailer has to determine what each tire capacity you would need. Since you referenced a ST235/85R16 tire I would instead recommend the Taskmaster Tire part # TTWPRG235R16. This has the needed capacity as it has a 4,400 lb capacity at 110 psi and then also has...
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• Weight Capacity of 5th Wheel Trailer Tires Required Accounting for King Pin Weight in GVWR
  Technically you do remove the tongue weight of the trailer from the tire load capacity for the GVWR. The tires only need to be rated for the weight that is actually on the tire, so the axles can even be rated slightly lower. This however is not normally the case. In most instances the axles and especially the tires are rated higher than the required capacity for the GVWR. For 15 inch tires the load rating of E is the highest rating we carry. The Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer...
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• Availability of Camper Wheels and Tires for 17-1/2 inch Diameter Rim
  I attached a link to a page that has all of the wheel and tire combos we offer that are on a 17-1/2 inch diameter wheel. If you have a single wheel axle the part # LHAS701 would be a great option. It has a capacity of 16-ply rating and 4,805-lb max load at 123 psi. It's bolt pattern is 8 on 6-1/2 inch.
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• Width of Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10295
  The Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Trailer Tire # AM10295 referenced in your question matches the size and load range of your existing tires so it should have the same overall size. This particular tire has a section width of exactly 9.347 inches so you can also compare this to what you currently have to be sure. This is a really nice radial trailer tire that will work great as a replacement on your gooseneck trailer. It features a maximum load of 3,640 pounds at 95 psi. Assuming you have...
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