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fishkisser

11-10-2007, 08:54 PM

OK guys and gals ... I've been looking for a higher rated 14" trailer tire for my single axle trailer ... the Kumho 857 radial has a rating of 2150 @ 65#
the problem is finding them as they only run them off once a year ...
I have been looking at going to a 14.5" tire ... Denman makes a 8-14.5 TL tire with a 2660 @115# and a 7-14.5 TL rated at 1845 @ 85#
These denmans are a low platform trailer tire... My current tires are G78-14 ST with a 26.6 O.D. the denman 8-14.5 TL is 27.6 O.D.... Soooo... I'm pretty sure these will work as I don't tow over 55 MPH
What do you all think about it ... Sincerly Barney

Ploughman

11-12-2007, 04:32 PM

What's wrong with the Kuhmo's? I know some places are out of stock, but not all. Give Kuhmo in Rancho a call. One of their distributors likely has some in stock. I know that when I checked a few weeks ago, there were some in northern Cal.

fishkisser

11-12-2007, 07:47 PM

What's wrong with the Kuhmo's? I know some places are out of stock, but not all. Give Kuhmo in Rancho a call. One of their distributors likely has some in stock. I know that when I checked a few weeks ago, there were some in northern Cal.

Hey Ploughman :wave: Every tire distributor up here tells me they are out of stock ... I need the 205/R14C to get the rating I want ... If you have more info where to try and get them drop me a PM ... Thanks Barney

fishkisser

11-15-2007, 03:02 PM

Called Kumho Tires in Rancho Cucamonga, No 857's for at least 2 months ...I,m puttin some Bias plys on until they come in ... I just can't afford new rims and tires right now , the Holidays ya know... Barney

Chrome Bumper

11-18-2007, 05:38 PM

Tirerack.com stocks them in Reno, should be about 20 bucks shipping, Wally world will put them on. Get most of my tire on the internet. Odd sized rims are just a big pain. The kuhmo are rated for 99-106 mph...... so ah, how fast do you drive?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Kumho&model=Radial+857

fishkisser

11-18-2007, 06:34 PM

Tirerack.com stocks them in Reno, should be about 20 bucks shipping, Wally world will put them on. Get most of my tire on the internet. Odd sized rims are just a big pain. The kuhmo are rated for 99-106 mph...... so ah, how fast do you drive?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Kumho&model=Radial+857

Sorry CB my friend but you are mistaken about availiability ... I only wish you were correct , slapped some bias plys on in the interum... Thank You for your concern though... Barney :wave:

stream2.5

12-31-2007, 05:18 PM

look at the 28/8.50/14 Pickup tire such as wild country or toyo in a road tread, my friends did this and they were something like 2400 lbs a tire.... and on a single axle trailer havent had any adverse wear... dont know how they would do in tandem though.... he just keeps them aired up to max... has had them for 8 years and still have good tread and no flats ect been really happy so far..

fishkisser

12-31-2007, 10:02 PM

look at the 28/8.50/14 Pickup tire such as wild country or toyo in a road tread, my friends did this and they were something like 2400 lbs a tire.... and on a single axle trailer havent had any adverse wear... dont know how they would do in tandem though.... he just keeps them aired up to max... has had them for 8 years and still have good tread and no flats ect been really happy so far..

I have thought about that but the increased sidewall strength of a ST tire over a LT tire makes me pretty leery of the combination ... Thanks though... Barney