Car Hauler Steer Tires

@Banker

 

use a 275/70R22.5,
It is 1.25 inches taller so lifts you less than 3/4 of an inch and is rated for 6940#

 

295/60R22.5 with a 9”wheel is what most carhaulers use on the steer axle. We generally have a 14,600 front axle and it is rated at that @130lbs. The 255/70R22.5 is what most of us use on the drives and trailer.

 

To answer your question, No.
Car haulers have a much higher steer axle rating due to having a vehicle on the headrack. I always paid attention to axle rating which is stamped on the vin plate inside the door. I think it was usually around 15,000 which is higher than most commercial trucks but the tires were always rated for speeds higher than 80mph and 14,500. I think they were M rated.
So, 14,500 was the only number that meant anything.

DOT will let us run heavier on the steers than most as long as you aren't over gross. If you are much heavier than 14,500 on your steer, it might initiate an inspection. I always tried to run no more than 14,000 on my steers.

It's all about the load index and the speed rating. Many truckers go flying down the road these days unaware that they are asking for trouble due to the speed limitations of their tire ratings.
Especially when the pavement is hot.

Here's a great article that will help. Too Fast for Your Tires?

Also, learn how to understand what the tire numbers mean on tires. There actually is some logic to it all.