Repost of an old Tire Info Thread

[chasd60]

Good info on trailer tires here
    An interesting quote
    "All "ST" tires have a maximum speed rating of 65 mph."
   
   
   A PDF from Carlisle is where I got the quote below
   
 "High speed towing in hot conditions degrades Trailer Tires significantly. As heat builds up during driving, the tire

[jeepmaniowa]

Good info on trailer tires here
    An interesting quote
    "All "ST" tires have a maximum speed rating of 65 mph."
   
   
   A PDF from Carlisle is where I got the quote below
   
 "High speed towing in hot conditions degrades Trailer Tires significantly. As heat builds up during driving, the tire

[austinado16]

Excellent info, thanks for posting it.

I've taken an infrared temp gun with me on the last 2 trips across the Mojave Desert from here in southern CA to the Grand Canyon.  When it was in the one-teens outside, I was getting sustained tread temps in the 143*F range on both the TV and the trailer.  

The PUP uses 5.80x12's at 80psi and I tow at about 60-65 depending on where I'm at.