Recommended Tires For 2400 lb Trailer Based On Weight Capacity, Wheel Size, and Speed Rating

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I am replacing my 185/65R14 tires with 185/75R14 tires. The max weight of my travel trailer is 2400 pounds. What tire pressure should I use. Thanks

asked by: Tom

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You should always use the maximum listed psi for trailer tires. If you use load range D, you will want to operate at 65 psi at all times. If you use a lower load rating like C you will normally be at 50 psi max. This rating is listed on your tire.

The size you listed isn't a standard size tire. I recommend the Provider ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D, # TTWTRTM2157514D, for your application. This will give you a max psi of 65 and a load rating of 2200 lbs per tire. You will be limited by your trailer capacity of 2400 lbs rather than the axle capacity of your tires. The maximum load capacity is determined by the lowest capacity of any weight bearing component on your trailer. These tires also have a speed rating of M with a maximum speed of 81 mph.

I've linked the page to all our 14 inch options for you.

expert reply by: Jason S

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In your tire size of 145R12C the only option we have is a Load Range E actually with part #AM10140 that should work great for you as it has more weight capacity than you'd need at 1,520 lbs at 80 psi.

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You can definitely replace the load range D tires on your 2012 Coachmen Clipper with the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 #AM10140. The higher load range will result in the tire lasting longer so there is a benefit. The load range E tires have a…

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Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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In order to bolt the Pro Series Snap-Ring Swivel Marine Jack, #PSEJ10000101, to an L-shaped trailer frame, I recommend having some steel plates welded to the trailer frame in order to make it a box frame in the location where you want to install the…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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