Trailer rims

[POINTER94]

Is there anything special about a trailer tire rim? I picked up a used boat and trailer and of course they have automotive tires on it. The rims are aluminum, 14" and really pretty cool. This is a tandum trailer that carrries about 6K so I know the tires need to be specialty trailer and at least load rating C.<br /><br />I would rather be safe than cool. Feedback???<br /><br />Thanks.

 

[jlshields]

Re: Trailer rims

Trailer rims have a load capacity and also an air pressure rating. You NEED ST or trailer tires. Go to load range D. They don't cost that much more.

 

[POINTER94]

Re: Trailer rims

jlshields,<br /><br />Will ST be strong enough? They appear to have a load rating around 1600-1800 lbs...

 

[jlshields]

Re: Trailer rims

Pointer, the ST stands for Special Trailer. They have a little stiffer sidewall. Check me on this but I think load range C is rated at around 2100# each. I carry 7500# on a tandem axle Eagle. Tires now are GoodYear Marathon ST225/75R15 load range D. Air them to the max rated on the tire. They each have a capacity of 2540#. Speaking from experience, 'AVOID CARLISLE TIRES'. Five tires, 2 blowouts, 3 tread seperations.

 

[POINTER94]

Re: Trailer rims

jlshields,<br /><br />I have seen the frustration with the carlisle tire brand and will be avoiding them.<br /><br />The ST has a load rating of over 1800lbs for the tires I am looking at. That puts me over the top but is the sidewall flex that much greater than trailer tires as they are somewhat tight to the fenders. I just don't want to have shaved sidewalls from the fender wells. I will repost when I have a specific definition of "ST".

 

[DJ]

Re: Trailer rims

Pointer,<br /><br />The ST tires have stiffer sidewalls and will flex less. I would think you would want that for a tight fit.