Estimated Life Expectancy of Westlake WE76FR 235/80-16 Trailer Tires

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Westlake 235/80R16 G-rated tires. What is the average mileage/life expectancy of these tires? Thanks...

asked by: Dave P

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Due to the long list of variables that can affect the lifespan of a trailer tire, Lionshead who manufactures the Westlake tires couldn't provide a mileage number. They tell me that the average life expectancy of a trailer tire is between 3 and 5 years, which I'd certainly agree with.

Trailer tires will typically tend to dry rot and crack before the tread wears down. The best way to maximize the life of your tires is to:

• Keep tires inflated to psi listed on tire sidewall
• Don't exceed the weight capacity of the tire
• Observe the tire's speed rating
• Protect tires from UV radiation when they're not in use

Failure to observe the first three items above will cause excessive heat build-up in the tire which is the number one cause of blowouts and premature tire failure. When your trailer or RV is being stored outdoors, it's not a bad idea to use tire storage covers like # 290-3972 for black, # 290-3652 for the camo pattern or
# 290-3752 for what they refer to as diamond plate. These covers are a fit for a 235/80-16 tire like the
# WE76FR you'd looked at.

This tire comes with complimentary roadside assistance for 2 years. If your RV or trailer has a flat tire, call the help line and a technician will come change the flat for you. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year from anywhere in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Even when stored in the somewhat controlled environment of a garage, tires are still subject to dry rot and flat spotting. Even if the tire tread has plenty of depth left and you can't see any cracking with the naked eye, the generally accepted…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The best 235/80-16 trailer tire we have for you is the Provider Radial Trailer Tire part #PRG80235. This tire has a 14 ply and load range G rating which is good for up to 4,080 lbs (per wheel). It has a maximum speed of 81 mph and comes with a two…

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Answer 5

I do have suggestions, and because there are no American-made ST235/80R16 load range G tires I suggestion going with the Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G #WE76FR. It is not made in the USA, but it is made to USA specifications.…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 9

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 10

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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