Need help with tires.

[cheli]

I have a m101a2 CND with BF Goodrich WP 9.5 - 16.5 LT tires. They are dry rotting and I am looking for some new ones.
Tried a couple local tire shops and all they can offer are street trailer tires. Any idea where to shop for some OEM tires?
Thanks in advance.

 

[highlandercj-7]

Get a set for a truck, they will work just fine. I know Swamper makes something in that size range.

 

[cheli]

I found a set of new 8 lug 16" rims for $50. Not alot of choices at 16.5 Got a set of tires that match my truck. Thanks for the reply Highlander.

 

[jeepfreak81]

Many LT tires will work, Cooper has these... IIRC they are E rated and 10 ply or something. The ones I bought were off brand, made by Cooper, and used the exact same tread as the Cooper branded version. I got them at the Cooper dealer even.

16.5" will be your issue, could you swap the rims to a 16" that is more common? IIRC 16.5" doesn't have the safety bead. That could affect you when airing down.

EDIT: I did not see the post above that you already got new rims.

 

[Mark Harley]

I run a 235-85-16 hankooks on my M101A2 and M116A2 trailers.
They hold the weight well being they are E rated. You should be fine with most
16" LT tires they will hold the weight and have a stiff sidewall.

The big tandem axle trailers need the heavy sidewall trailer tires due to the scrub factor while turning.
single axle trailers just roll along.