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I not the Brightest bulb in the light, so I'll ask an odd question: is there anyway you can tell the axle capacity on a trailer? The title doesn't tell, and I'm wondering if there is a way to tell!
Any help out there?
Bob J
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They are dual axle 5 lug 15" wheels new tires (General) load rating 1835 lbs! I want to use to haul a JD 4110 with 6o"MM and FEL, 650lb rear weights,16ft treated 2x6 floor, brakes on both axles actually 13.5 ft with 2.5 dove tail and hinged ramps.
Bob
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The tires are 215/70 15". I hate to have to buy new tires, but if necessary I will.
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I tried a friend's 225 tires and if I remember they were to tall for the fenders. I have a new set of S10 mags and tires on it, but I can always put larger tires on and have the fenders raised. It's only money? The guy that owned it hauled a pickup truck on it with 215's on it.
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Would the nitrogen keep the tires cooler or what? The problem I have is I want to make sure the trailer will be ok for a 200 mile or more trip! I don't plan on ever pulling that far but I would want it to be safe for me to use under these conditions.
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Thanks for all the advice, I guess I'll get some tires rated for a Trailer. (thanks Murf) Murf how are the Canadians coming along with their oil recovery (from sand) sounds like you guys are a way ahead of us on the oil situation!
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I called the Trailer Manufacture (M&M) and the said the trailer should have ST205/75R15 6 ply tires on it. The carrying capacity would be 5500lbs. He felt the tires I had would be OK. I ordered the 6ply tires today as I'm to darned old to be sitting along the road changing a darn tire!
I guess the 5500lb capacity should be ok!
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I would at the most only be pulling tractor to dealer for Maint. Otherwise I would have FEL Plus 60"mm.
The tires I was going to order are Radials. Why the Bias tires over radial?
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I forgot to post the net hauling rate is 5500lbs as the trailer weighs in at 1600lbs and gross capacity is 7000lbs according to the manufacture. I was told that.(I can take it to the scales and weigh it Am I wrong on the net weight?))
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1996 Chev 1500 V8 ext. Cab 2wheel Drive, No pulling package
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I'm really confused now! The tire dealer told me the bias tires bounce and the radials don't?( which I don't agree on that,what the consenses) He wants to put on a set of ST205/75/R15 8ply. You talk about confusing, Shoot I guess I might have to get a backpact and carry the darn thing.I ask for advice and I still need it,all I want is to be safe on the road!
Bob J
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I called the Dealer about Bias tires and he doesn't carry them! Makes me wonder if he really knows what he is talking about?
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Now that I've bugged everyone to death, how about the 6ply vs 8ply as from one dealer I can get the 8ply as cheap as the other dealer wants for the 6ply, both are radials. ( aren't you guys getting tired of the Old Man and all his questions?)
Bob J
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I called Carlisle Tire Co. today and talked to one of their Engineers(probably sanitation engineer} and he said for trips 200 miles or less use Bias, on extended trips use Radials? He also said the Trailer would pull better(Stable less bounce with bias) Better gas mileage with Radials, and longer life span on tires! I'll bet hes never pulled a Trailer!
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OK I'll confess I went with Radials and I think I made the right choice. I really thank you guys for helping me out.
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