I have a prostock featherlite with two 7 ton axels. I probably haul close to capacity when I go to a show with as many horses as I take plus the weight of the trailer. I have a tire with a slow leak. I have 2 different types of tires on it currently. Neither set is worn or dry rotted or anything like that. Sooo, Which makes the better matched set? One is LT 235/85r16 or ST 235/85R16 or is there no difference at all?
You want the sidewall stability and load range of a trailer tire.
I work in a tire shop in major trailer country and half the tires we see on trailers are truck tires. But to that effect, the last blowout we fixed on Saturday (20 foot steel trailer with a load of cows still in it) was a truck tire that blew and then shredded the truck tire next to it.
Load range e and above there is no difference. Most manufacturers dropped the ST designation years ago on e’s and above. Any information you read on the internet is rehashed old information off old boat trailer sites.
There is a massive difference between what is still understood to be a 10 ply/E or a 14 ply/F tire, you can feel it with your hand on the sidewall when it’s off the wheel.
I order tires every single day from manufacturers that still use the ST designation and I have a warehouse full of either trailer tires (ST) or truck tires (LT).
In fact when we put the new tire on the trailer full of cows the customer had the choice between a new Goodyear ST tire with a F load range or a new Hankook LT tire range E.
I don’t think I understand what you’re saying. :no:
I put goodyear G rated trailer tires on mine. Love them. Super heavy duty.
I’ll simplify. If you need a Load Range D or below (lighter max weight carrying capacity), you should use an ST tire on a horse trailer. If you need a Load Range E or above (more weight carrying capacity) it doesn’t matter if you run an ST or LT.
Of course an E if different than an F. How long has Goodyear been making Marathon’s above a D? Just curious because I’ve never seen one.
My problem with the internet information on ST’s is that it makes it sound like that’s exactly what you should buy regardless of Load Range.
My personal favorite for an E trailer tire is Michelin XPS Rib, which is an LT-seem to last forever and roll smooth.
Thanks for clarifying your unclear remark.
I see what you’re saying now but I don’t agree that ST’s and LT’s are interchangeable.
