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Old 10-02-2018, 04:30 AM   #169
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Originally Posted by cookinwitdiesel View Post

The factory installed tires are ST225/75R15 LRD rated at 2540# each @ 65 PSI (which is also what is on the sticker). Combined that gives me 10160# on the tires but only 8800# on the axles. I believe the trailer was around 7000# empty so when I load it up my understanding is I need to keep it closer to the front/hitch and not have any weight added over the axles if I can avoid it. Pretty much once the kitchen is stocked stick to the pass-through storage under the front. Fortunately, I can put a bunch of stuff in the truck bed to help offload the trailer while on the highway. The tires are LoadStar Karrier KR35 which looks like they are made by Kenda and have no speed rating stamped on them. Should I assume they are only rated for 65 mph then? These are definitely "Made in China" tires but based on the vast experience of everyone here, should I start looking for new tires or get a couple years use out of these before starting to worry?


Thanks in advance for the help!
This is what I did!

I took our brand new 2019 Laredo 225MK (8K GVWR) to Discount Tire and replaced the Goodride ST225/75R15D's with Goodyear Endurance ST225/75R15E's and never looked back. Our trailer has the same 4400 lb axles. My wheels are rated to 80 PSI and I chose to inflate the LRE tires to 71 PSI.

I sold the 4 OEM tires on CL for 200 bucks in one day.

Chris
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