Can 2 Different Load Range Tires of the Same Size be Used at the Same Time on a Trailer

Published 03/06/2014

Question:

i have 235 85 r16 g load on 5th wheel can I put f load tires on one axle and g load on the other axle. 5th wheel weights 13000lbs

asked by: Ron S

Expert Reply:

Ideally you will want the tires to match in construction, size, and load range. What can happen is reduced tracking quality and one set will wear out at a different rate than the other set. I advise going with all of the same load range. If you had a flat it would be fine to use a different load range, provided it was the proper size, temporarily until you can get a proper matching tire put on.

expert reply by: Michael H