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Originally Posted by sourdough
I think going to the 85s to gain the additional capacity is a bit of overkill; even the LRGs are to some extent. The OPs trailer weighs close to mine (his is a little lighter) and the LRFs that came on them met the new RVIA specs for reserve capacity. The LRGs take that further, to a very safe range IMO. When installing higher and higher capacity tires on a trailer there is a point of diminishing return, even no return.
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Agreed, and there is the potential to actually increase other risks, such as creating a harsher ride, or overloading other parts of the suspension, including the wheels.
For example, most tire shops will recommend upgrading wheels to a higher load rating to match the increased load rating of the tires.
IMO, it's not as simple as it might seem, and one needs to take into account all the pieces of the puzzle, not just the tires.
Brad