Stated tire size/load range not factory installed....

jetskier wrote:Unless you have 7000# axles, the load range E doesn't make a difference. The LRE tires are rated at 3500# each while the LRD tires are rated at 3000# each (for the 6000# axles).

It's a misprint on the label. They just slap on the 235/80r16 tires they have. If they were smart they'd just spec D range tires. I'm noticing a lot of 235/80 are now just LRE's as of late.

John&ConnieNeeley wrote:Hmmmmm, just got looking at the federal sticker on the side of the WC 313RE and I noticed it said ST235/80/16 load E...80psi cold...but the tires on the rig are load range D..65psi cold.... Since I have had to replace one tire already in less than 10k miles due to seperation and had to put on new spare to replace the 2nd tire which is cupping, I am wondering if these tires that came from the factory are not overloaded? The new tire I bought was a load range E. [too much hassle to get the warranty taken care of] The tires that were replaced were on the right side. The left side tires (D range) look to be wearing on the outside edges, both in/out. Since the E range is 80psi and the D range is 65psi, I am wondering if this mixing will cause any problems? I still think I need an alignment, but local WC dealer/repair place said I dont.....sorry, I dont have much faith in them at this time... When I get back from the desert in 2 weeks, will check out and see if I can find a place to do the alignment. On my old WC F27 I went thru tires, also mainly on the right side, and I swore the axles were bent, but the WC repair place told me that was normal!! huh.....?? Wildcat Chris..........any comments on the different load range listed on the side of the unit compared to what it came with from the factory?? Maybe it doesnt matter...dunno...

Mopar_Earl wrote:

John&ConnieNeeley wrote:Hmmmmm, just got looking at the federal sticker on the side of the WC 313RE and I noticed it said ST235/80/16 load E...80psi cold...but the tires on the rig are load range D..65psi cold.... Since I have had to replace one tire already in less than 10k miles due to seperation and had to put on new spare to replace the 2nd tire which is cupping, I am wondering if these tires that came from the factory are not overloaded? The new tire I bought was a load range E. [too much hassle to get the warranty taken care of] The tires that were replaced were on the right side. The left side tires (D range) look to be wearing on the outside edges, both in/out. Since the E range is 80psi and the D range is 65psi, I am wondering if this mixing will cause any problems? I still think I need an alignment, but local WC dealer/repair place said I dont.....sorry, I dont have much faith in them at this time... When I get back from the desert in 2 weeks, will check out and see if I can find a place to do the alignment. On my old WC F27 I went thru tires, also mainly on the right side, and I swore the axles were bent, but the WC repair place told me that was normal!! huh.....?? Wildcat Chris..........any comments on the different load range listed on the side of the unit compared to what it came with from the factory?? Maybe it doesnt matter...dunno...

Is the tires on your trailer 15" D range or 16" D range?

Earl

Mopar_Earl wrote:Never heard of 16" D tires. Doesn't make sence to use such a thing. You want 16" to carry more weight but it wont if its a D range.l

Mopar_Earl wrote:Never heard of 16" D tires. Doesn't make sence to use such a thing. You want 16" to carry more weight but it wont if its a D range. Cheap cheap cheap.

Wildcat Chris wrote:

Mopar_Earl wrote:Never heard of 16" D tires. Doesn't make sence to use such a thing. You want 16" to carry more weight but it wont if its a D range.l

I've never heard of them used on a Wildcat either...?

Even our 15" tires are 'E' rated now.

I'm not sure what's going on with this, but I'll find out more info when I can...

jetskier wrote:

Mopar_Earl wrote:Never heard of 16" D tires. Doesn't make sence to use such a thing. You want 16" to carry more weight but it wont if its a D range. Cheap cheap cheap.

I had them new. They are more common than you think. They carry 3000#, that's not cheap, cheap, cheap.

John&ConnieNeeley wrote:Word yesterday was that WC is replacing all 5 of the D's with E's.