Another Subj . . . TIRES
All . . . .A very worn out subject. I really need your help in buying a new set of 5th wheel tires. We have a heavy (3000 #s per wheel) Cedar Creek. We bought 5 GY Marathon tires within the last ye...
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So the question is . . . Would the Michelines be better than the G rated tires at 90#s pressure?????
We are full timers, and can't really get rid of extra weight.
Thanks . . . ken
Look at it this way. You say your trailer has a 3000 lb per tire weight which the G tires (3750 lbs) will give a 25% reserve capacity at max psi.
As I or some one mentioned traveling all day in a strong side wind will overload the 3042 lb rated tires on the lee side.....all day long.
With a 3000 lb per tire weight I would use the G load range tire and use at least 100-110 psi. Remember ply shear as the tires slide sideways around corners enters the tire pressure equation also. A 110 psi tire will hold its shape better than a 80 psi tire in this situation.
