Trailer tires

[Peter Soares]

Originally Posted by Tireman9

Your ST205/75R15 tires are rated 1,820# with 50 psi if LR-C or 2,150 @ 65 psi if LR-D.


Your replacement tires should have equal or greater load capacity that the OE tires no matter the size or Load Range.


A LT235/70R15 LR-D has a Load Index of 109 and is rated for only 1,030 @ 65 so definately is not enough tire for your application

Load index of 109 is actually rated at 2271 pounds, which is significantly higher even if you reduce it by 10%. Overall diameter is the same and construction quality (LT) is considered to be better. Leaning towards LT over ST.???

[Marmot]

Originally Posted by Peter Soares

I have been looking at the Goodyear Endurance line as well. They seem OK but they are still not built to the same standards as a DOT regulated tire - so I understand anyway. Just thinking that I may get a year or 2 more out of the LT vs the ST. The Endurance line seems to be getting a lot of attention lately.

Goodyear Endurance tires are made in the USA. They are fully DOT “regulated.”

[GScott]

Originally Posted by oldmanAZ

I bought Goodyear Endurance, load range E tires for our TT to replace the Rainer tires. They've been great.

Have you ruled out the Goodyear Endurance trailer tires?

2x on the Endurance. Best choice around

[RogerR]

I switched from Raineer C grade to Endurance D grade for 3 reasons...

I did not trust the Raineers with their 65 mph rating. I don't ususally tow over 65 but I like the ability and the 'just in case' safety margin.

I did not like to have 'just enough' weight capacity so going up to the D grade gave me a safety margin.

I could not find a pressure rating on my wheels so buying pre-mounted tires solved that problem.

I also had the still ok Raineers on rims and was able to sell them to a guy for a boat trailer for local use.