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telicodickie
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Apr 30, 2014

best rv tires

Looking for suggestions on quality tires for my 32 ft fifth wheel. I have tried several imports and haven't been real pleased with them. ST2.35/80R16 is what I am currently using.

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  • We recently put Bridgestone Duravis R250 on our Arctic Fox. They were recommended by a semi truck driver who also has a 5th wheel.
  • I am running Firestone Transforce LT E with no probs.

    Those or most of the above mentioned are good.

    How to find out which is best would be a******shoot.
  • We put Bridgestone R250 Duravais on our 2006 Montana 3400RL
    Has 6000lb axles. Have about 5000 miles on them so far. All looks good after going through two sets of ST tires eith many failures.
  • True, 6000 lb axles most any LT E rated tire will work, 7000 lb axles you'll need Goodyear G614 tires....
  • roman traveler wrote:
    I just switched out my XPS ribs (age, not wear) for Bridgestone Duravis 250s. Dealer I have been going to for over 50 years handles both brands, recommended the Duravis. Not because they are better than the ribs, but because they are basically the same tire at about $50 per less money.

    RT


    X2

    This is assuming OP has 6k axles, not 7k lb axles of course
    All these mentioned so far have roughly 3042 lb weight ratings.
  • I just switched out my XPS ribs (age, not wear) for Bridgestone Duravis 250s. Dealer I have been going to for over 50 years handles both brands, recommended the Duravis. Not because they are better than the ribs, but because they are basically the same tire at about $50 per less money.

    RT
  • X3 for Michelin XPS Ribs.

    I had BFG Commercials prior to the XPS Ribs and they stood up well for 7 years on a heavy fiver. I replaced them simply due to age.
  • Michelin XPS RIBS

    I researched for over a year by going through RV/Truck forums and consumer reviews. Time and Time again the Michelin XPS RIBS were shown as top rated. Most of the testimonials indicated the folks were getting way more life out of the XPS RIBS than expected. Many were in the expected 65,000 miles but got 90,000 miles range.

    I've had the tires on my 5th wheel for 2 years with no problems.
  • Michelins. Great on the fifth wheel we had and great on our coach.
  • Switch to 235 85 r16 lt tires. Bfg commercial ta, michelin xps rib and bridgestone duvals are three popular replacements. Basically any lt tire will give superior service