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RedSunshine
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Jul 02, 2013

Carlisle RH Trail vs Maxxis M8008 Tires GVWR 10k

We want to replace the OEM tires (225/75/15 "D" load range) on our 2012 Keystone Laredo 275SBH fifth wheel. It's sticker empty weight is 7199, GVWR is 10k. We've never weighed it all stocked up, but...
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Ezbagr
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Jul 12, 2013
I guess I just don`t get it. Why would anyone not use anything but a good quality LT tire that meets the requirements as replacements for the cheap st tires.
It is generally accepted that the LT tire is designed and built with excess capacity over what they are rated for and we all know that the st tires specs are grossly overrated.

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