Advice on tire issue with fifth wheel
My wife and I have been full timing for the past 3 1/2 years. For the first 3 years we were in a Jayco Eagle fifth wheel. This past March we upgraded to a 2015 Jayco Pinnacle fifth wheel. I realize...
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You have gotten tons of advise already. If your fiver actually weighs close to 16,000 pounds you need a G rated tire. It doesn't really matter what the manufacturer put on it, you need more tire or they will constantly fail.
I am pulling almost 16,000 pounds and mine did not leave the dealers lot when new until they installed Goodyear G614's. I also have a TPMS. I purchased the flow-through sensors. I run my G614's at 100 pounds. My rims are stamped for the higher pressure. Most rims put on units after around 2011 will be, but you need to check for the stamping on the inside.
I have had this exact set up for the past two Montana FW's and have never had any type of tire issue.
I am pulling almost 16,000 pounds and mine did not leave the dealers lot when new until they installed Goodyear G614's. I also have a TPMS. I purchased the flow-through sensors. I run my G614's at 100 pounds. My rims are stamped for the higher pressure. Most rims put on units after around 2011 will be, but you need to check for the stamping on the inside.
I have had this exact set up for the past two Montana FW's and have never had any type of tire issue.
