Shaking while towing a trailer
Tuned
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Also ST rated tires have a max speed rating of 65mph. I had no issues with ST tires until I moved to a state that allowed towing faster than 55-mph.. Towing at
65-70 and I blew two of them in one trip.. LT tires now with steel sidewalls (Michelin Ribs and Bridgstone sell them) no issues.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Abilene TX.
It could also very simply be the way the air flows over these new trucks. Stick a piece of plywood Sheet or partial in the bed with the tail gate up with about 5-6 inches sticking above the tailgate and see if that cures it.
TJ
TJ
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Goodyear has a new trailer tire that has been out a few years.They are called there Goodyear Endurance.They have a higher weight rating compared to most other trailer tires and are made in America.I have them on two of my trailers so far and they all balanced out near perfect.
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I'll add one more vote for balancing the trailer tires. Out of round will make for some up/down action, but most of that won't be felt in the tow vehicle. Unbalanced will also make for up/down, but will also give a lot of forward/backward action as forward/backward isn't dampened much by load weight and isn't dampened at all by being pressed against the ground.
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