185/70R14 is the size but is this a general tire or do they make special tires for trailers?
2006-12-31 08:21:00 · 9 answers · asked by ♥monamarie♥ 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There are special tires for trailers. They are more heavy-duty and can support more weight. They have the prefix "ST" in front of the size (Stands for "Special Trailer"). 185/70R14 is NOT a normal trailer tire. They normally come in size ST205/75R14 or, less commonly, ST185/75R14. Alternatively, you may see them listed as F78/14, which is an older sizing system.
You should use trailer tires on trailers since they will support the weight of the trailer and it's load. Trailer tires can also be purchased in either radial (with the "R" before the 14) or a bias-ply design (with a "D" before the 14). Some people prefer one over the other, but it is important NOT to mix the two styles.
2006-12-31 08:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by Steven 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do make special tires for trailers. However, the load rating of the tire is what is most important.
If the trailer isn't going to exceed the load of the tires you listed, they CAN be used on the trailer.
My best guess is that you would be fine if you purchased more of the tires that are the size you list.
2006-12-31 08:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lemar J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to be more specific about what the trailer was built like and what you were going to use it for. If you are renting it then it will have tires on it. I have to say that to answer your question as far as I know yes there is a difference in the tires used on them most of the time, this can be so variable though and you have not given enough details. My dad use to build trailers and then there are also truck tires they are sometimes called trailers, there are also loading trailers for animals, there are also small utility trailers for equipment like lawn mowers and then there are also what they call mobile homes or house trailers. You would really have to be more specific.
2006-12-31 08:32:08 · answer #3 · answered by Friend 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The trailer tires are a different rubber formula that passenger car tires. They are made to last longer sitting. i've used car tires on a trailer with no negative effects. The trailer tires are not made to wear the same as a passenger car tire.
2007-01-01 05:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by powerstroker_18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you buy your tires, you can ask the tire person to get you a heavier load rated tired. On my rollback and trailer they have heavvier load rating than on my pickup. Not really much extra expense for the heavier rated tires, but they will last longer.
2006-12-31 18:48:18 · answer #5 · answered by Papa-Yogi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Passenger tires, when mounted on trailers tend to follow the road.
Trailer tires when mounted on trailers follow the vehicle towing the trailer.
In short, use trailer tires on trailers and passenger tires on passenger vehicles. That's what they are for.
2006-12-31 10:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the load capacity of the trailor. If the load is more than what a normal car handles, you need to get a high load capacity tire.
2006-12-31 08:23:26 · answer #7 · answered by Michael C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy trailer tires.
Goodyear Marathon is a nice choice...if a little expensive.
2006-12-31 15:46:34 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of weight you are wanting to haul on your trailer,the weight depends on the number of plys your tires need to have.car tires are a load range B, for heavier loads you need a load range D
2006-12-31 08:33:29 · answer #9 · answered by Denny O 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋