Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range F

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• What is the Difference Between 235/80-16 and 235/85-16 Trailer Tires
  Do you by any chance mean 235/80-16 and 235/85-16? Because there isn't a 275 trailer tire size that I have seen. If so then the widths are the same between the two 235 sizes. The difference is overall diameter. The 235/80-16 is 30.9 inches in diameter. The 235/85-16 is 31.7 inches in diameter. A difference of 0.8 inches but only half of that, 0.4 inches, applies to above the tire. It is unlikely that 0.4 inches will cause a fit issue but you can check to make sure there is space enough...
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• How to Determine if a Torsion Axle Needs to be Replaced and Lifting a Trailer Off the Ground
  It is certainly possible for any axle to wear out enough over time to need replacing. Since the suspension is built into a torsion axle if the suspension part was to wear out pretty much the only solution would be to replace the axle. If the deflection, or amount of travel of the wheels, on the torsion axle has increased, caused the trailer to bottom out, or is not the same on each side then that would be a good indication that something is wrong. Having the weight off of the tires if...
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• Are Trailer Tires Better for a Trailer than Light Truck Tires
  Light truck tires (LT) are sometimes used in RV applications but generally not on utility trailers. Light truck tires are a type of passenger vehicle tire and as such they are not built with as thick of a sidewall as trailer tires. A thicker sidewall allows a trailer tire to handle more vertical load. I recommend going with ST trailer tires. The ST stands for special trailer. A trailer tire can fail for several reasons. Overloading a tire can cause it to fail. You are towing a lot of weight...
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• What is the Difference Between Load Range E and F Trailer Tires in the Same Size
  The difference between a load range E and load range F tire of the same size, 235/85-16, is the weight capacity and pressure. The Karrier Radial Tire, Load Range E, # AM10295, has a capacity of 3,640 pounds at 95 psi. The Load Range F Tire, # AM10501, has a capacity of 3,960 pounds at 95 psi. Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum psi rating indicated on the tire. If a tire is under inflated, it will cause the side wall to build up more heat faster and cause the tire to...
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• What Can Cause Frequent Trailer Tire Blow Outs
  A lot of trailer tire blowouts are a result of heat build up that causes the tire to fail. There are several things that can cause too much heat to build up but the main two most likely suspects are overloading the trailer and/or under inflated tires. The trailer axle capacity should be located on a sticker or plate on the frame. Avoid loading the trailer beyond its capacity and use tires with an appropriate weight carrying capacity. Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum...
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• How to Read the Date Code on a Trailer Tire
  First, the DOT date code on a tire is 4 numbers. The first 2 are the week and the last 2 are the year. So for example if it was 2314 that means that tire was made in the 23rd week of 2014. There isn't a difference between a tire sitting on the shelf that is 1 year old and the one next to it that is 1-1/2 or 2 years old. Now if one tire is a year old and the other was 6 years old then yes, the older one would have to go. On popular sizes like ST235/85R16 # AM10501 they come in and go out...
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• Can 15 Inch Tires on Enclosed Trailer be Replaced with 16 Inch Tires
  As long as you have the needed wheel well and trailer frame clearance for a larger tire and wheel, you can certainly move up to a 16 inch tire on your 2004 Enclosed Trailer. Generally speaking you will want to have at least 3 inches from the top of the tire to the fender to accommodate for suspension travel. The Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10501 that you were looking at will have an overall diameter/height of 31.7 inches and a width of 9.3 inches. You will want to just...
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• Using Passenger Car Tires on Trailers
  With a few possible exceptions (large fifth wheels that use LT or Light Truck Tires), we recommended that only trailer tires be used on trailers because they have stiffer sidewalls which do a better job dealing with the vertical load tires experience when installed on a trailer. Also, trailers don't have steering axles, which means the cornering forces trailer tires experience are different than those passenger car tires would. For a tire to blow out at the sidewall like you described,...
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• Recommended Brand of Tire for a Size ST235/85R16 or ST235/80R16 Tire
  The best tires that we have come from Westlake. For the ST235/85R16 size you could use part # LHWL410 which has a Load Range of G (4,400 lbs at 110 psi). For the ST235/80R16 size you could use part # LHWL401 which has a Load Range of E (3,520 lbs at 80 psi). The thing that sets this tire apart from all of the other options is the warranty. The performance itself is comparable to other brands that we carry, but it also comes with a 5-year warranty. This tire comes with complimentary roadside...
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• Tire and Tire Chain Recommendations for 30 Foot Motorhome
  The tires we carry are for trailer use only, they wouldn't be for use on your motorhome. A Class A motorhome is a self-contained unit, with an engine but a trailer is towed behind another vehicle, so yes there is a difference between a 'Trailer' and a 'Class A motorhome'. Your motorhome should have a sticker on it somewhere (usually placed on the drivers door jamb) listing the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR is the maximum the vehicle can weigh once its fully loaded. You'll...
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• Can the Same Size Tire be Installed on a Trailer as a Spare if it has Different Pressure Rating
  If the tire is the same size and has a weight rating high enough for the weight of your trailer it would work fine as a spare for the time being. It sounds like it may have a lighter Load Range due to the pressure rating difference. Ideally you would put the exact same tire back on your trailer, but we realize that's not always possible like in your situation. I would just be a bit more cautious for the time being, but you should be just fine.
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• Differences Between Tire Load Ranges for Trailers
  Differences in Load Ranges mean different weight capacities for the tire. In the tire size of 235/85-16 that you referenced a Load Range F means 3,960-lb maximum load at 110 psi capacity and Load Range G means 4,080-lb max load at 95 psi. Kenda is the parent company. They are made by "themselves".
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• Can Larger Tires be Installed on a 2000 Cameo by Carriage Travel Trailers?
  This will depend on the capacity of your current tires, but clearance can definitely be an issue. You want to have at least 3 inches from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender and 4 inches between the front and rear tires. The typical ST225/75R16 tire will be just over 29 inches and the Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10501 will have a diameter of 31.6 inches. This also has a capacity of 3,960 pounds at 110 psi per tire, so should get your capacity up to the...
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• Should Max PSI on Trailer Tire Sidewall Be Followed When Upgrading Load Range Capacity
  Almost all trailer tires are designed so that they should be inflated to the maximum psi listed on the tire sidewall regardless of the weight they are supporting. Inflating them to below this number will essentially reduce the tire's weight capacity to an unknown number, potentially leading to you inadvertently overloading the tires with the trailer's loaded weight. For example the Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Tire in Load Range E # AM10295 features a maximum load capacity of 3,640...
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• What is Overall Diameter of Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10501
  The overall diameter of the Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10501 that you referenced is 31.6 inches.
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• Comparing Kenda Karrier, Taskmaster and Provider Special Trailer Tires in Size ST21575R14
  The three radial special trailer (ST) tires we offer in size 215/75-14 can be seen on the linked page. These include the Taskmaster # TTWTRTM2157514D in Load range D, the Provider # TTWTR21514 in Load Range C and the Kenda Karrier # AM10229 also in Load Range C. All of these radial special trailer tires will provide more flex for better ground contact than a bias ply tire. The main difference between these tires, apart from their load range ratings, is their speed rating. Trailer tires...
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• Will Larger Tires Fit on Lifted 1995 Featherlite Trailer With 7.00-15 Tires
  You can use a larger trailer tire like the Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range F # AM10501 as long as you have enough clearance. This tire would also require a larger wheel like the # AM20741 you were looking at and a hub with the bolt pattern to match. The outer diameter is 31.6" so it will be roughly an inch taller when compared to your current tires which are typically 29.4" in diameter. It also has a section width of 9.37" so you will want to compare that to your...
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• Replacement Trailer Tires Size 7.50-16LT Load Range F
  I have a solution for you that is a little higher capacity than the # AM10501 that you asked about. You could use the ST235/85-16 tires in a load range G such as # TTWPRG235R16 which is rated for 4,400 pounds at 110 psi. Four of these would have an overall capacity of 17,600 pounds. Both this size and the 7.50-16 size that you asked about fit the same wheel size, but the 7.5-16 have been discontinued. Please note that tires with higher capacities do not increase the overall capacity...
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• Recommended ST235/85R16 Trailer Tire with Load Range G
  Both the Provider ST235/85R16 # TTWPRG235R16 and the Westlake # LHWL410 Load Range G Tires referenced in your question represent premium options of this particular trailer tire size. These are both high quality radial tires with a maximum load of 4,400 pounds at 110 psi. Just keep in mind that when you upgrade the load capacity of your tires, you will still be limited by the axle capacity and capacities listed by your trailer manufacturer. I recommend going with the Westlake # LHWL410...
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• Trailer Tire Recommendation for Blue Ridge BHS37 that has GVWR of 15,610 lbs
  Since you've been over capacity this whole time that is most likely why you have been having blow out issues. Per tire the Kenda part # AM10501 that you referenced has a capacity of 3,960 lbs at 110 psi which means on a tandem axle trailer you'd have a total tire capacity of 15,840 lbs when inflated to the max psi of 110. This would be over the amount you need since your GVWR is 15,610 lbs which means this would be a great solution. A couple things to keep in mind is to always keep the...
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• Can an ST235/85R16 Trailer Tire be Used in Place of an ST235/80R16 Tire on a Cyclone Toy Hauler
  Based on the information I read on your Cyclone toy hauler the trailer comes with ST235/80-16 tires Load Range E, like # AM10248. These tires have a capacity of 3,197 pounds. The 3 axles on the trailer would equal at least 6 tires bringing the capacity of the tires to 19,182 pounds. This exceeds the gross trailer weight of 18,000 pounds. Unless the tires used from the factory had some issue there is no reason based on the numbers that the tires should be failing. You could go to an ST235/85R16...
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• How to Pick Out 16 inch Trailer Tires for a Toy Hauler
  The best way to pick out replacement tires for your trailer would be to determine what you current size is by checking out the trailer tire sidewall and then going with the highest Load Range tire we offer in that size. Most likely you have a 235/85R16 and the part # AM10501 would be your best option. This is a radial tire with a Load Range of F. The main difference between a radial ply and a bias ply tire is how the tire is constructed. The cords inside a bias ply tire run at a 32 degree...
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• Replacement Wheels And Tire Recommendation For Late Model Airstream
  The Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel, part # AM20758 you referenced is a 16 X 6 inch rim and has a 6 on 5-1/2 wheel bolt pattern. We do offer 2 tires that would fit this wheel as well. The first I recommend is the Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire , part # AM10501. This is a load range F radial tire that has a maximum load capacity of 3,960 lbs at 95 psi. For a load range E tire I recommend part # AM10295. it has a maximum capacity of 3,640 at 95 psi. The Baby Moon wheel covers...
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• Is There Benefit to Going with Trailer Tire with Higher Load Rating Than Needed
  All things being equal, including price, I'd go with the higher rated tire when available. Even if it's not really needed you end up with a tire that's made a bit stronger. The biggest difference you'll notice is that you'll have to inflate the tires to a higher PSI since the higher the Load Rating the higher the pressure requirement. You should note that trailer tires need to be inflated to their max PSI rating to ensure you get the full weight capacity. In theory the higher PSI rating...
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