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  1. 15th December 2009, 09:35 PM #11
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    "S" is the speed rating. It means the tyre is able to carry its max load sustained at 180km/h.

    What would I look for.

    For a road tyre

    The plainest tread pattern
    High highest load rating.
    If available in that size, LT construction is also the go. An LT will usually have the above.
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  2. 15th December 2009, 09:45 PM #12
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    unless the trailer has brakes you are limited to 750 kg combined weight trailer and load. Any tyre will handle that load.

    If you have over run brakes then you can go to 2000kg but unless you have something special for an axle you probably will not be able to carry more than 1500kg.

    LT tyres are the go, I even got LTs for my 80"
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    Quote Originally Posted by slug_burner View Post
    unless the trailer has brakes you are limited to 750 kg combined weight trailer and load. Any tyre will handle that load.

    If you have over run brakes then you can go to 2000kg but unless you have something special for an axle you probably will not be able to carry more than 1500kg.

    LT tyres are the go, I even got LTs for my 80"
    Normal 45mm tandem axles and slimline bearings will run up to 2175kg without load sharing suspension and 2900kg with load sharing suspension.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slunnie View Post
    Normal 45mm tandem axles and slimline bearings will run up to 2175kg without load sharing suspension and 2900kg with load sharing suspension.
    What does that make it for a single axle? probably less than the 1500kg
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  5. 15th December 2009, 10:10 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by slug_burner View Post
    What does that make it for a single axle? probably less than the 1500kg
    Thats correct, it's 1450kg. Like you've said though, over 750kg and it has to be a braked axle though.


    Actually, the limiting factor for the 45mm axle is the usually the bearings rather than the axle. The axle is good for about 1600kg. Slimline bearings run out to 1450kg and 1.5t bearings are well....1500kg.
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  6. 21st December 2009, 01:15 PM #16
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    Thanks to all who dropped their pearls of wisdom on this thread. I got a nice 2nd hand set of Falken 195 R14 light truck tyres with tons of tread fitted to the trailer this morning for the princely sum of $40 each! Seriously, you've got to love this forum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by solmanic View Post
    Thanks to all who dropped their pearls of wisdom on this thread. I got a nice 2nd hand set of Falken 195 R14 light truck tyres with tons of tread fitted to the trailer this morning for the princely sum of $40 each! Seriously, you've got to love this forum.
    Good score, I doubt you'll see the end of those tyres. When you think about it, the average "domestic" box trailer does about half of it's running empty and given that the unladen trailer probably weighs stuff all .......................
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  8. 21st December 2009, 05:49 PM #18
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    There is a second hand tyre place behind Bunnings at Rocklea. They will fit you out some 14" LT's for $50 each.

    edit PS might read thread next time
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