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• Will Going to a Tire with Higher Ply Rating Prevent Blow Outs on a Livestock Trailer
  The main reasons why trailer tires blow out is heat generated from under inflated tires and overloading the tires. Trailer tires should be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. A tire in the same size but with a higher ply rating would be able to combat some of that but can eventually have the same issues. So when inflating trailer tires be sure to go to the max psi. With that said the 14 ply tires will definitely hold up better than the 10 ply. For an ST235/80R16 tire, load...
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• What Is The Load Capacity On A 235/80R16 Tire?
  The Taskmaster Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # TTWTRTM2358016E has a load rating of 3,520 lbs at 80 psi and has a speed rating of up to 81 mph. The Kenda Karrier ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # AM10248 has a load rating of 3,500 lbs at 90 psi but a speed rating of up to 65 mph. The Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # LHWL401 has a load rating of 3,520 lbs at 80 psi and has a speed rating of up to 75 mph. This tire is...
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• Correct Tire Pressure for ST235/80R16 Trailer Tires
  Special trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum psi pressure figure shown right on the tire sidewall. Always check pressure and inflate as needed with the tires cold, such as first thing in the morning. As you drive and as the daytime temperature increases the pressure within the tire will then increase from the cold starting pressure but this is normal and does not require you to compensate for it. Each 10 degrees of Fahrenheit ambient temperature change equates to about...
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• Possible Replacements for 5.75 x 15 and 8.75 x 16 Trailer Tires for Boat Trailer
  The LT on your tires stands for "Light Truck" and while there aren't any specific replacements for 5.75 x 15 tires, what that size means is you have 15 inch diameter wheels and tires that are 5.75 inches wide. The closest we offer to that size is a 205/75-15, which is for 15 inch diameter wheels and are 8 inches wide. You may need new wheels as well because these tires are designed to fit 15" x 5", 15" x 5-1/2", 15" x 6", and 15" x 6-1/2" wheels. The option we have with the highest load...
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• Recommended Brand of Tire for a Size ST235/85R16 or ST235/80R16 Tire
  The best tires that we have come from Westlake. For the ST235/85R16 size you could use part # LHWL410 which has a Load Range of G (4,400 lbs at 110 psi). For the ST235/80R16 size you could use part # LHWL401 which has a Load Range of E (3,520 lbs at 80 psi). The thing that sets this tire apart from all of the other options is the warranty. The performance itself is comparable to other brands that we carry, but it also comes with a 5-year warranty. This tire comes with complimentary roadside...
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• Recommended Replacement Tires 235/80R16 For 5th Wheel Trailer
  For your replacement tires, I recommend the Taskmaster Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # TTWTRTM2358016E. These tires are rated for 3,520 lbs at 80 psi and have a speed rating of up to 81 mph. These are really nice tires at a great price point with a 2-year warranty. Since you are traveling cross-country, you may want to consider the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # LHWL401 with a weight rating of 3520 lbs at 80 psi and a speed rating...
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• Recommended 235/80R16 Tires to Replace LT Tires on 5th Wheel Trailer
  I definitely recommend upgrading the LT tires on your trailer to Special Trailer (ST) tires. Special Trailer tires are specifically designed to handle higher loads and air pressures. This is because they are constructed with thicker and stronger sidewalls when compared to standard automobile or truck tires. I do not recommend continuing to use LT tires on your trailer. I recommend looking at the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire # LHWL401. This is the same size tire that you currently...
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• Recommended Replacement Tires for ST235/80R16E
  For your replacement tires, I recommend the Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # TTWTRTM2358016E. These tires are rated for up to 3,520 lbs at 80 psi and speeds up to 81 mph. They have automotive grade sipes for great traction on wet roads and tread depth bars like vehicle tires to indicate tread wear. They come with a two-year warranty. Another great option is the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # LHWL401 which is only rated for speeds up...
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• Upgrading Tires on Keystone Cougar 364BHL
  Hi Andrew; Load Range G might give you a bit of a bumpy ride since you're moving up by two ratings so I share the same concern. We don't carry any tires with a Load Range F but that would be a better choice. Realistically, your Load Range E tires like the # LHWL401 are just fine. Assuming you have a max load of 3,520 lbs over 4 tires that will be 14,080 lbs for the overall tire capacity. It looks like the dry hitch weight on the 2022 Keystone Cougar 364BHL is 2,200 lbs so at a minimum...
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• What is the Correct PSI Rating for ST235/80R16 Trailer Tires
  The psi rating on the sidewall of all trailer tires is the cold PSI rating, meaning the tire should be inflated to that psi rating before the tire heats up. If your tire says 80 psi, then the manufacturer intended for that tire to be inflated to 80 PSI before you hit the road. If you start out at a lower pressure, then the biggest concern that you will have is that the weight rating of the tire will also decrease. It is recommended that trailer tires be inflated to their recommended PSI. If...
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• What Wheels and Tires Will Be Under 102" Wide On 95" 7K Trailer Axle
  In regards to a trailer axle with 95" hub face like the Trailer Axle Beam part # e95GR, you'll likely need to use offset wheels and narrow tire to stay under the 102" max trailer width. The best we could get is 103.3" using the the Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel part # AM20766 and Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire part # LHWL401. If you switch to the Trailer Axle Beam part # e35GR you can get down to 102.3" which should not get you into any legal trouble. If you don't already...
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• What PSI Should the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire Be Filled To
  In regards to Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire part # LHWL401 (Load Range E), you will need to fill them to the max psi listed on the sidewall while cold which for this particular tire is 80 psi. If there is a different max cold psi listed on the sidewall then that is what you will need to fill the tires to, no exceptions. If you have increased load ranges, this will like create a harsher ride but you'll still need to fill them to the psi listed on the tire.
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• Wheel Compatibility For 8.75" - 16.5" Trailer Tires
  For the Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel # AM20747 you will need a Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire # LHWL401. The 8.75-16.5 trailer tire can only be mounted on a 16.5" wheel.
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• What Causes Trailer Tire Failure and Recommendation for Size 235/80R16
  Typically trailer tires fail for the following 3 reasons. 1) Keep your tires fully inflated to the maximum pressure listed on the tire sidewall. Unlike a passenger car tire, trailer tires feature a stronger sidewall designed to provide greater stability when under load. Failure to fully inflate the tires can cause heat build-up, leading to premature tire failure. Also, a tire only will only realize its specified load rating when inflated to its maximum psi shown on the tire. 2) Do not...
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• Will Upgrading to 17.5" Trailer Wheels Increase Ride Height
  No, switching from a 16" wheel to a 17.5" wheel will not increase ride height. This really comes down to size as there are different size tires for each of these wheel options. If we take the largest tire size we offer for each, 235/85-16 like Karrier part # AM10501 and 215/75-17.5 like Provider part # TTWP15175, the 235/85 measures 31.6" diameter and the 215/75 measures 30.2" so you'll actually be losing about .7" in height. If you have a 235/80-16 like the Westlake part # LHWL401 then...
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• What Spare Tire And Rim Will Fit My ST235/80R-16 With A 4.77" Pilot Hole And 8 Bolt Pattern
  It sounds like you need Vesper Steel Dual Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" - 8 on 6-1/2 - 4.77" Pilot - Silver # TA56FR. This matches your wheel diameter of 16" and has a 4.77" pilot diameter and is 8 on 6-1/2" like you need. However, this measures 6" wide, whereas you say that your current wheel is 8" wide. I checked SRW's website and didn't see any 16" x 8" wheels like that so I would double check that you do in fact have 8" wide wheels. We do not have any 16" x 8" wheels. If you need a tire...
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• Shorter Replacement for 235/85-16 Trailer Tire
  We do have trailer tires that are slightly shorter than your current LT (or light truck) tire which is size 235/85R16. Those tires, such as the Westlake ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # LHWL410 measure 31.7 inches in diameter when inflated. They have a 4,400 lb capacity, and I imagine your trailer is a tandem axle so we have an option that will work for you. I recommend a ST235/80-16 trailer tire with a load range E rating. This will give you a tire that measures about an inch less in...
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• What Load Range 235/80-16 Tire for Grand Design Momentum 397th 5th Wheel
  You would be correct in going with whatever the tire manufacturer lists on the sidewall as being the recommended tire pressure. If you're referring to our photo of the # LHWL401, I was unable to make out the pressure rating shown in the photo. This tire does have a maximum pressure of 80 psi. A Load Range G tire like # WE76FR would have a max pressure of 110 psi. The load range E tire has plenty of capacity to handle the GVWR of your 5th wheel. Although it's not necessary, there's...
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• Recommended Tire Load Rating for Triple Axle Toy Hauler
  Loaded you will most likely be at around 17,300-17,500 lbs, so for your triple axle toy hauler will have a minimum of 2330 lbs riding on each tire. I recommend going with a load E or higher rated tire to be safe and account for load shifting. If you have 15 inch wheels, I recommend the Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # LHWL304. These tires have a 5 year warranty and 2 year roadside assistance. They are rated for 2830 lbs each at 80 psi and have a speed rating...
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• Recommended 14-Ply ST235/80R16 Tire For 40 Gooseneck Trailer
  I have another option for you, but the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # LHWL401 you were looking at are only 10-ply tires. Instead I recommend the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G # WE76FR which is a 14-ply tire with a load rating of 4080lbs at 110 PSI. The # WE76FR is constructed with double steel belts and double polyester plies making it a strong tire, and also includes a 2 year complimentary road side assistance should anything happen....
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• Speed Ratings of Special Trailer Tires in Size ST235/80R16
  We do not carry that brand of tire here but the load range E ST235/80R16 trailer tires we do carry, all shown on the linked page, are offered in various speed ratings. As examples, the Kenda Karrier # AM10248 is rated J for 65-mph while the Westlake # LHWL401 carries an L speed rating, 75-mph. The Taskmaster # TTWTRTM2358016E has an M speed rating, good up to 81-mph. This letter code will be indicated on the sidewall any trailer tire. The Trailer King tire TKS24 is L-rated for 75-mph according...
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• Recommended ST235/80R16 Tires for Gooseneck Trailer
  For your gooseneck trailer, I recommend going with the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire # LHWL401. This tire has a maximum load of 3,520 pounds at 80 psi and a maximum speed of 75 mph. This load range will provide more than enough combined capacity for your trailer, even when it is fully loaded. It is constructed with double steel belts and double polyester plies for a long life. A great and unique feature on this particular tire is the length and content of its warranty. It comes...
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• Recommended Tire PSI and Load Range for Large Fifth Wheel Trailer
  The psi should be listed on the sidewall of the tire. It is recommended that tires always be inflated to the max psi. Different tire manufacturers may have different psi ratings even for the same tire size and load range, so it's always best to go by the psi rating listed on the tire itself. Also note that tires should never be over-inflated or under-inflated. Inflating tires to a lower air pressure than the maximum reduces the amount of weight that the tire can handle to an unknown amount,...
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• What Tire Pressure Should 12 Ply Rated Trailer Tire ST235/80-16 Run
  If you check the sidewall of the tire you have you should see a max psi listed. This is the psi you should inflate the tire to when cold and you'd be set since trailer tires are actually designed to be ran at max psi. This ensures you get full capacity and prevent heat build up. We don't carry a 12 ply rated tire in this size but most likely the figure is 90 psi based on our similar 10 ply rated Karrier tire # AM10248. The lower ply ratings are typically around 80 and the higher ones...
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