Update on trailer tire search

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woodster

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the trailer tires have more plys in the side walls than the truck or passenger tires for that matter...the truck and passenger tire are designed to ride smoother than trailer tires sorta like haveing shock asorbers built in to the tires...the trailer tires are built to carry loads that the truck and passenger tires are not and have to not sway as much in order to do that.....it keeps the trailers on track and makes them track better behind the tow vehicle.......

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woody
 
monkeybars

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LT means light truck, there is no such thing as LT trailer tires.I think your listening to too much BS from sales people.you can get many load range E LT tires that are rated for more load then a compareable ST tire.
 
Timo42

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ray carlson said:
LT means light truck, there is no such thing as LT trailer tires.I think your listening to too much BS from sales people.you can get many load range E LT tires that are rated for more load then a compareable ST tire.
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I hate it when people who don't know what they are talking about post before doing a little research... LT trailer tires vs LT truck tires

Trailer tires are designed for use on trailer axle positions only. They are not built to handle the loads applied to, or the traction required by, drive or steering axles.
An "LT" designation on a trailer tire size specifies load range only. It is not designed for use on light trucks.
Do not mount "ST" or "LT" trailer tires on passenger cars or light trucks.

 
monkeybars

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give the brandname and model of a trailer tire that has a load rating designation of LT, ANY US sold tire has to have a rating on the sidewall of A thru E, again for you who are ignorant LT is not a load rating.
 
Timo42

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Not gonna get in a pissing match with someone who doesn't understand trailer tires, LT trailer isn't the same as LT truck tires, LT trailer tires are harder to find and have been largely supplanted by ST trailer tires, but they do exist. Google is your friend. LT trailer tire
 
rgranger

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I think someone could do a sociology Ph.D. thesis studying which threads on a forum get "traction" :dance: and which don't.
 
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ray carlson said:
give the brandname and model of a trailer tire that has a load rating designation of LT, ANY US sold tire has to have a rating on the sidewall of A thru E, again for you who are ignorant LT is not a load rating.
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Correct...there is no such thing as an LT trailer tire...LT...Light Truck. The only tire for trailers only is ST. LT can be used on trucks or trailers, ST is for trailers only.
 
Timo42

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Big Windy said:
Correct...there is no such thing as an LT trailer tire...LT...Light Truck. The only tire for trailers only is ST. LT can be used on trucks or trailers, ST is for trailers only.
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Then the tire stores are making this all up. And this tire doesn't exist. :doh:
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twalker H260

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If you check other tire store sites and manufacturers you will find that LT truck tires may be used for trucks and trailers and in fact looking at your last link the tire that doesn't exist is listed as a Light truck tire. (MOBILE MAX LT Bias-Ply Trailer Tire. LT signifies the tire is a "Light Truck" size that was designed to be used on trailers that are capable of carrying heavy cargo.) Check Goodyear tires, cooper tire, tire rack and NHTSA and they all indicate that LT either before or after the other information in the tire size indicates "Light Truck" As for capacity I think if you look at same size/range tires in ST or LT the capacity is virtually identical (i.e. it is the same for a 235/85R16 load range "E" ST or LT series tire) and yes I have only found two sites listing an "LT trailer tire" and the text was identical.
 
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Dave D

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yes, but I'm right anyway because I shout louder? I tend to listen to good advice from knowledgeable people and like to hear from others that have, or think they have information that I don't. Not so much a fan of the A-hole approach to debate. I do believe a measure of civility would assist in any dialog, otherwise you get either the aforementioned p-ing match or total shutdown. speaking of which...

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Timo42

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twalker H260 said:
If you check other tire store sites and manufacturers you will find that LT truck tires may be used for trucks and trailers and in fact looking at your last link the tire that doesn't exist is listed as a Light truck tire. (MOBILE MAX LT Bias-Ply Trailer Tire. LT signifies the tire is a "Light Truck" size that was designed to be used on trailers that are capable of carrying heavy cargo.) Check Goodyear tires, cooper tire, tire rack and NHTSA and they all indicate that LT either before or after the other information in the tire size indicates "Light Truck" As for capacity I think if you look at same size/range tires in ST or LT the capacity is virtually identical (i.e. it is the same for a 235/85R16 load range "E" ST or LT series tire) and yes I have only found two sites listing an "LT trailer tire" and the text was identical.
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Well at least you looked at the sites I mentioned. :dance: the tire in question is for a 14.5" rim, which doesn't fit any truck that I have ever heard of, it's for mobile homes as indicated on the page. A specialty tire. Which really has no bearing on the original issue. Interesting thing I found was that Haulmark trailers, in thier online owner's manual quotes the NHTSA brochure verbatim regarding LT tire markings with one small addition, the words "and trailers" :confused: HaulmarkBottom of page 30 vs NHTSA bottom of the page. No idea who changed the wording or when, but curious.

99% of the time you can get away with it, apparently even some mfgs feel that way, but for a little more you can get tires designed for the application, you won't need that last 1% until you really need it...your mileage may vary.
As I said before, I haul horses with my rig, guess my margin for error is smaller. People seem to get as cranky about this as they do about anchors. :eek:
 
monkeybars

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I don't get your rating system.You acctually rate the value of a couple of hayburners over the care and safety of towing your sailboat.If I blew two tires and totaled out my beloved boat i would be devestated.if it was acouple of horses,steers pigs whatever at least you can butcher em up an fill the freezer for the year.
 
Timo42

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Actually Ray, I care more about my horses than I do about you, since they don't have a choice, they are dumb animals, and I have to look after thier welfare. As for you,you could choose to use the right tires, but instead use mostly worn out tires off your truck... As they say, you can lead a horse to water...:bang:


But I'm done here.
 
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monkeybars

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come on timo we can keep this going a while longer, its entertaining. and acctually if you read my prior post i now run goodyear marathons ST 225x15.back in the day before the internet at home on the ranch in the 60-70's we did not even know there was such a thing as trailer tires,and most farmers and ranchers couldnt afford them even if they did know.we all ran used truck tires and noone ever had a problem.
 
petersea

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ray carlson said:
I don't get your rating system.You acctually rate the value of a couple of hayburners over the care and safety of towing your sailboat.If I blew two tires and totaled out my beloved boat i would be devestated.if it was acouple of horses,steers pigs whatever at least you can butcher em up an fill the freezer for the year.
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COLD and MEAN !
I would take my horse or dog over my boat anyday ! Clearly you are just mean. Isn't your Mcgregr 26 the same type that killed those people in San Fransico recently ??? blowing two tires and totaling your boat might be a good thing.
 
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Timo42

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Nah, he has the powerboat with a mast,:D we could keep this up, but people here don't appreciate flamewars so let it drop. Ray come on over to SA for that kind of thing, be sure to mention what kind of boat you have...:poke:
 
monkeybars

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sorry i'm not blessed with pockets full o money, so yes i have that cheap nasty ol macgregor that isn't really a sailboat.have been on a freinds 40' catalina but its stuck in sandiego and only gets used twice a year maybe.i take my crappy ol mac all over az and mexico every weekend, absolutey this best boat ive had in 30 some years,i did add a second axle though,mex hiways can be rough on ur stuff,yes i'm mean too, on the ranch you learn an animal is a income producer,only little kids love them til they grow up an have to put a couple out of their misery, then its a little easier to be cold hearted
 
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