Trailer Tire Recommendation for a 235/80R16 On Fifth Wheel Trailer

Updated 05/23/2016 | Published 05/17/2016

Question:

i have 235 80 R 16 towmax tires on my new fifth wheel little more than a year old and have a blister on the side of one of the tires i have two 7000 lb axles and push the limit on the weight, would it be better to go up in to a load rating of F if so what tire can i count on not to fail the least,

asked by: Terrell E

Helpful Expert Reply:

The best solution I have for you is the part # TTWTRTM2358016E that has a weight capacity of 3,520 lbs when inflated to 80 psi. This would slightly more than your 7k axle rating, but since I cannot recommend you exceed your axle rating this would work well for you as long as you stay under it.

What else I really like about this tire is that it is rated for up to 81 mph and most trailer tires are only rated for 65.

Be sure to keep the tires inflated to their max pressure, keep it under the speed limit, and don't exceed the weight capacity for the trailer and you would be just fine.

expert reply by: Jameson C