tires

[mikevet]

im trying to put an AT style tire on my trailer. trying to get the overland trailer look and use. do they make an aggressive AT trailer tire or are people just using truck tires? i know there is difference between truck and trailer (st) tires.

 

[KCStudly]

I'll "just" be using LT (Light Truck) tires. Trailer tires generally have a fairly rounded crown without much, if any, side lug on the shoulders. This is so that on multi-axle set ups they tend to scrub less in tight maneuvering turns; which is a tendency for multiple non-steering axles. Typical trailer leaf springs are short in an attempt to keep multiple axles closer together, which also helps minimize scrub.

They're also designed to use high pressures for relatively high anticipated loads, and are expected to sit unused for long periods... both supported by very stiff sidewall designs.

But for our needs... i.e. single axle, relatively light loading and desired low ground contact pressures for soft terrain... knobby AT tires will work just fine. Longer automotive or light truck leaf springs of the proper load rating will provide a softer ride, too.

 

[E-Crow]

We use LT 255/85/16 tires on the CrowsWing. Same size as the truck so in a worst case scenario we have options for spares. They've been great on road and off.

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[rjgimp]

I spent over two decades driving semis so I totally understand the reasoning behind the design parameters of a "trailer" tire and the dynamics of a rig such tires are aimed at. As KC pointed out, a lightweight, single axle trailer ain't it. I tend to put automotive or light truck tires on anything with a single axle with a single tire on each side. They just ride better and the proper load range can generally be found.

 

[schnottus]

Just use truck tires. Hubs dont cost that much more for it and if you match to your tow vehicle you dont have to carry another spare. I use the same tires (265/70r17) as my 4runner, pulls great.