Trailer King Tires

[CWtheMan]

Originally Posted by Rdynbama

These tires are larger than the TKs and LRE
I don’t remember the LR on the TK but these tires don’t have the bagged sidewalls when aired up like the TK

According to the specs for the RV trailer in your signature, it came equipped with ST235/80R16 LRG tires. None of the 16" LT tires on the current market can provide the load capacity to replace those tires.

[CWtheMan]

Originally Posted by JDDilly

We have a small RV Repair shop close by and he recommends putting LT tires on your trailer.

Well, that can be done if the vehicle certification label depicts LT tires as original equipment. It can also be done if the trailer manufacturer offered LT tires as options on your trailer. There are special LT tires designated as being suitable for replacements. They will have RST on their sidewalls (Regional Service Trailer).

Without any of those options available, no reputable tire dealer will install LT tires in place of original equipment ST tires. If you find one that will, make sure it's stipulated on the bill of sale.

[Rdynbama]

Ok thank you

[DDG]

I just when out and check my trailer kings the mfg date is 2916. I was going to put new tires on anyway. I'm going with Carlisle Trail hd 225/75r15 10 ply. Walmart has them for $82.99 + tax. I know a guy that will mount them for good price and balance them. DDG

[flybouy]

DDG,
Most folks around here recommend bolt in valve stems. Also be aware that most aluminum trailer rims require lug centric and not hub centric balancing. Not all tire shops have the equipment for lug centric balancing.

[DDG]

Thanks, flybouy for that information I will check into the balancing. What bolt in valve stems would you recommend. DDG

[flybouy]

Don't have that at my fingertips but someone can chime in or do a search on bolt in valve stem. I think there's one for Ford vehicles that works if I recall.

[CWtheMan]

Originally Posted by DDG

Thanks, flybouy for that information I will check into the balancing. What bolt in valve stems would you recommend. DDG

I've provided the reference because it explains various features of the bolt-in valve stems. Note that there are two width diameters.

I think the best prices will be found at Walmart.

Let the tire installer select the width. I've always had good results with the shorter ones.

https://www.etrailer.com/Tire-Inflat...a/AM20906.html

[DDG]

Thanks, CWtheman I will check out the ones at Walmart. DDG

[Dave W]

Sailun S637 tires are rated 3420#@80psig for the 235/80x16 while the 85 series are rated at 3640#@80 psig. They are currently about 138 (80s) and 168 (85s) and free shipping from Walmart, Amazon or Simple Tire.

Unfortunately, the correct 16 LT size for a TT or 5er are only rated at 3042 or in a couple cases, 3085. While I've successfully used LTs on our 5ers for over 50K miles, will be going to 85 series Sailuns this spring since the current tires are aged out. Any of the rest of the Chinese tires are less then great and GY-Es are too costly at 200 plus bucks each

[Matt&Joetta2014]

May want to look at the Hercules h-901 all steel f ply rating (12) 75 mph at95 psi max load 3200 lbs that’s in the 225/75r15 size also just don’t forget good valve cores just put set my 5er they seem to built very well time will tell how they hold up will post review in few mounts as the camping season is about kick off before long thankfully

[CampingRooster]

Originally Posted by Keystoned

Anybody have comments on this brand, good or bad?
I have 225/75R15s on my outback...

How many times are we going to see this question?

[ctbruce]

Originally Posted by CampingRooster

How many times are we going to see this question?

It's still early. Lots of winter to go. Starts happening every year about this time.

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by CampingRooster

How many times are we going to see this question?

As many times as folks new to the forum sign on, don't search the forum, and ask the question!

[CWtheMan]

Originally Posted by Keystoned

Anybody have comments on this brand, good or bad?
I have 225/75R15s on my outback...

I came back to this original post because of some of the latest comments made for just asking.

To get answers from most forums you have to become a member. Honest questions should never be answered as being trivial. They probably aren't to the asker.

I don't need someone to tell me how to ask a question or how to search for an answer. I just want the facts, mam/sir.

If I had to go back and answer the above question I would point out to the OP that 225/75R15 is not a brand, it's a designated size commonly used in the description of Euro-metric or P-metric tires. In other words, passenger tires.

Another designated size is LT225/75R15. That size is not interchangeable with the ST225/75R15 (OE tire) because of the disparity in load capacity.

So the original question is really about the tire's designated size, ST225/75R15. And last, favorable brands offered in that size.

The ST225/75R15 is probably the most used 15" tire size on RV trailer axles needing that size. There are four popular load ranges, "C", "D", "E" and "F".

Just about every builder of ST tires builds that size. The casings can be found built as Bias, Polyester or all steel.

Tire durability is often debated by manufacturer brand. If a brand fails and owners of failures cannot provide a cause other than the tire failed, I just look the other way.

[LHaven]

Originally Posted by CWtheMan

If I had to go back and answer the above question I would point out to the OP that 225/75R15 is not a brand, it's a designated size

So the original question is really about the tire's designated size, ST225/75R15.

In all fairness, the reference to brand is from the subject line.

[Keystoned]

As Steve Martin said, 'Excuse me!"
CR and CW make me feel so welcome...the brand was in the title, the size was just there as a detail

[wiredgeorge]

Wow. Perhaps a review of the charter of the TIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Charter is in order.

The Tire Education Committee is here to guide and educate all forum members regarding all things tire related.

Members are self appointed for life.

Committee Members are required to have an exhaustive knowledge of tire manufacture, maintenance and care or at least believe they do.

Committee Members are to direct others regarding their personal opinion of all things related to tires for the good of all forum members.

Committee members always are required to ask members to do a search to answer whatever question they might have.

Committee members will always have each other's back.

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ETTIQUETTE TIPS

Don't argue with Committee Members as they most likely know more about the subject of tires than the average member.

Don't ask a question and then argue with a Committee Member placing yourself in unenviable position of looking foolish. The meek shall inherit the Earth!

Don't whine when you don't like an answer.

----------- I will go over the TOWING COMMITTEE charter at another time.

[CWtheMan]

Originally Posted by Keystoned

As Steve Martin said, 'Excuse me!"
CR and CW make me feel so welcome...the brand was in the title, the size was just there as a detail

Trailer King does not build 225/75R15 tires.

[bobbecky]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Trailer-K...-Tire/54732677