Mixed load ranges on trailer tires
04-03-2017, 11:56 AM
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Mixed load ranges on trailer tires
Passport RV trailer about 4800 pounds loaded. Dual axle, 4 tires, size ST205/75R14
Upgrading tires from Load Range C, 1760 lbs per tire at 50 PSI to Load Range D, 2040 lbs per tire at 65 PSI
I bought 2 new LR-Ds but 2 of my LR-Cs are only about 2 months old and I would like to get a year or two of use from them. My plan is to use the 2 LR-Ds on the front axle and the LR-Cs on the rear axle. My rational is the front of the trailer has more of the load.
Any major issues with the mixed load ranges? I was also considering using both of the LR-Ds on the curb side as that side seems to hit the worst spots in the road. But that mixes the load ranges on one axle. Comments?
Upgrading tires from Load Range C, 1760 lbs per tire at 50 PSI to Load Range D, 2040 lbs per tire at 65 PSI
I bought 2 new LR-Ds but 2 of my LR-Cs are only about 2 months old and I would like to get a year or two of use from them. My plan is to use the 2 LR-Ds on the front axle and the LR-Cs on the rear axle. My rational is the front of the trailer has more of the load.
Any major issues with the mixed load ranges? I was also considering using both of the LR-Ds on the curb side as that side seems to hit the worst spots in the road. But that mixes the load ranges on one axle. Comments?
04-03-2017, 12:09 PM
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Since the C load range could handle the load before their is no problem having two of each. If you know for sure which axle carries the most weight put the D tires there, if not it doesn't matter. It also shouldn't matter (hurt the tires) by putting both D load range on the heavy side