Travel Trailer Wheel Load Ratings?

wvcamper89 · 06-01-2017, 08:55 AM

Hello I am a new camper owner. I have a 2005 Jayco Jayflight 27BH. I am wanting to get new wheels for the camper but I was not sure if they needed to meet certain weight requirements. I have called a couple camper dealers but have received conflicting information. The GVW is 7500 lbs. I am just wanting steel 15" wheels.

**norty1** · 06-01-2017, 09:01 AM

Check the mfg. sticker on the rig and see what came on it.

If you wanted to go up a tire rim size and a load range on the new tires there is nothing to stop you except clearance of the new rim/ tire combo.

Popcycle · 06-01-2017, 09:23 AM

If you go to the Dexstar wheel website and look under "products" you will find a list of wheels, the sizes available, and their weight ratings. This should help in picking out a suitable wheel. Obviously the sum of your wheel load ratings should exceed the GVWR of your trailer. With 15" wheels there should be no problem finding wheels with high enough ratings.

Rustic Eagle · 06-01-2017, 09:54 AM

wvcamper89,

Welcome to JOF

You didn't mention anything about changing tire size/load range..., so I'm assuming that your existing OEM steel rim size is 15" and you only want a "new" 15" rim....., I know those old "steel" wagon wheel style rims require a lot of PM to keep the rust at bay. In purchasing a new "steel" rim insure that the rim's PSI rating will meet your tire's maximum load range PSI requirement.

I updated my 2005 Eagle (GVWR 9,000lbs) OEM 15"/Load Range "C"/Steel rims & tires to a 15"/ Load Range "E"/Aluminum rims & tires a number of years ago. My main objective at that time was to upgrade from the original OEM load range "C" to a load range "E" in the same OEM tire size because the "C" load range was marginal at best for my Eagle. A "D" rating would have been fine but I wanted the additional sidewall strength that the "E" rating provides.

Please note:

* My original Jayco OEM wagon wheel style "steel" rim was stamped with a 70 psi
maximum rating. Load range "C" tires require 50psi, "D" 65psi, and "E" 80psi.

* I found that most Aluminum rims have a higher PSI rating then Steel rims.

* I purchased new set of Aluminum rims rated @ 110psi.

* Dexter Axle required a 3" top-of-tire/wheel well clearance for my 2005 Eagle.

* Since I wasn't changing my tire diameter, I didn't inquire about tire-to-tire
clearance requirements from Dexter Axle.

Hope this helps!

Bob

wvcamper89 · 06-02-2017, 11:18 AM

So when computing the wheel weight rating required... Do I take the GVWR divided by the number of axles and get my required weight rating or do I divide the GVWR by the number of wheels on the trailer?

Examples: GVWR = 7500 lbs

7500 lbs / 2 axles = 3750 lbs (required weight rating for each wheel)

OR

7500 lbs / 4 (2 axles *2 wheels each) = 1875 lbs (required weight rating for each wheel)

LiftedAWDAstro · 06-03-2017, 06:01 AM

You will use the 1875# per wheel/tire. In reality, load range C tires are just barely adequate. Since you are getting new wheels, it might be a great time to upgrade tires to load range D (65 psi) or load range E (80 psi).

Rustic Eagle · 06-03-2017, 03:31 PM

wvcamper89,

As mentioned, use 1,875lbs/Tire.

But..., note that the tongue weight is supported by the TV, that's why the RV manufactures cut the OEM tire load range size so close....., they figure that 7,500lb GVWR minus the tongue weight as the weight on all four tires. IMO ignore the fact that tongue weight is supported by the TV, not worth cutting it that close on tire load range sizing.

The fact is that on some TT's and FW's the slide-side of the trailer can have a different weight effect on the it's two tires then the two tires on the opposite side..., get into multi slides on both sides with a residential frig it gets even more interesting

Bob

wvcamper89 · 06-05-2017, 05:59 AM

Thanks! I'm going to upgrade to Load Range D for wheels and tires. Now to decide what 8-ply tires to go with!

LiftedAWDAstro · 06-05-2017, 02:50 PM

Highly recommend the new Goodyear Endurance (USA made!) or Maxxis. I will go with one of those 2 in the next year or 2 for our camper.

JHerzog · 06-06-2017, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvcamper89

Hello I am a new camper owner. I have a 2005 Jayco Jayflight 27BH. I am wanting to get new wheels for the camper but I was not sure if they needed to meet certain weight requirements. I have called a couple camper dealers but have received conflicting information. The GVW is 7500 lbs. I am just wanting steel 15" wheels.

Hard to find any reviews on the new Goodyear Endurance ST tires.

I wanted to upgrade from C range to D and went with the new Goodyear Endurance 205/75/14 tires on hopes that "Made in the USA" still means something. The first time out this past week the difference in the feel pulling the trailer was so noticeable my DW commented on it from the passengers seat. I know that may have a lot to do with going from C's to D's, but I was extremely pleased with the tires on a 400 mile round trip.

If I run into any negatives I will post here. __________________

TWP723 · 06-06-2017, 12:19 PM

I'm running Carlisle HD's LRE on my trailer. So far, no complaints.

wvcamper89 · 06-06-2017, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHerzog

Hard to find any reviews on the new Goodyear Endurance ST tires.

I wanted to upgrade from C range to D and went with the new Goodyear Endurance 205/75/14 tires on hopes that "Made in the USA" still means something. The first time out this past week the difference in the feel pulling the trailer was so noticeable my DW commented on it from the passengers seat. I know that may have a lot to do with going from C's to D's, but I was extremely pleased with the tires on a 400 mile round trip.

If I run into any negatives I will post here. __________________

I just ordered Carlisle Radial Trail HD - 8 ply's (Load Range D) tires today! I also ordered my new wheels - They are Trackmaster - steel mods (2830 lbs capacity).

wvcamper89 · 06-06-2017, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TWP723

I'm running Carlisle HD's LRE on my trailer. So far, no complaints.

I went with Carlisle too! Scored them on Amazon for $53/tire!

Rustic Eagle · 06-06-2017, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TWP723

I'm running Carlisle HD's LRE on my trailer. So far, no complaints.

X2

Bob

PDXdrummer · 07-05-2019, 08:05 AM

Greeting group! I'm not a Jayco owner but was routed here from a wheel load search. I have a 10k lb hydraulic dump trailer I'm changing tires on and have a nice set of aluminum mags, I think "mod" wheels because it's a 2-piece design? I've scoured them for load and psi ratings to no avail. They fit perfect though. They do have a 7mm + offset but still appear so close to center in the wells that I'm not sure it's enough offset to cause any issues.

I'm wanting opinions and advice as to whether or not I should consider using them. I hate my rusty steel wheels which, btw, have no load ratings as well. I've got some pictures showing the dry mount etc. My new tires were upgraded from the original 65psi "D" 2580 lb to 80psi "E" rated 2800 lb tires for peace of mind since I sometimes accidentally overload the trailer but always try to avoid doing so.

Do you think the wheels can handle these loads @ roughly 2500# per wheel? I believe they're off an Isuzu Rodeo from what I've found in a picture search which of course is nowhere the load capacity but why use a 6 lug on such a vehicle?

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