I personnally have never had a problem with a ST tire. Not only do I pull a boat, I also pull a dual axle utility trailer with a ford industrial 4000 on it, 20 ft gooseneck cattle trailer and another 16 foot utility trailer. If you listen to the real experts I don't think there is a single trailer manufacturer or tire maker that recomends replacing a trailer ST tire with an LT tire.Originally Posted by ironhead70
Yes I have seen people replace trailer tires with car ad truck tires as they will fit the rims. Many do so because the are able to get cheap used tires for thier trailer and most do not have problems doing this. However, If I were purchasing new tires and had my choice and the costs were similar I would go with the tire the trailer manufacturer recomends or the tire recomended by the tire manufacturer.
The article above is ???. He indicates that most ST tires are made by smaller companies that have older tire molds to work with. This whole article smells. Goodyear, firestone, bridgestone all make ST tires and LT tires. None of them recomend replacing ST tires with LT tires.
The last set of trailer tires I purchased were from Tractor supply in Georgetown. Got two ST 205/75/14 c range mounted with rims included for $108 each. This was less than I could find the tires alone just about anywhere else. Northern tool also has a price about this good, but shipping costs drive the final price up. There are some internet sites with good trailer tire selections, but you will have to find someone locally to mount them for you and that will add a little to the final cost as well.
Good luck looking.
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