Changing Tires to Michelins?
As we prepare to hit the road full time with our 2014 Winnebago Lite Five, my gut feeling tells me to remove the stock tires (yes the are made in China) and go with a more reliable American made produ...
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jaycocamprs wrote:Bamaman1 wrote:
I see your fiver is a 8000-9000 lb. unit dry weight. Are you running 15" tires?
If so, the Michelin rib tires and the Bridgestone R250's are out--16" only.
In the 15 inch size, I suggest the Maxxis M8008's--the best of the ST tires. It also comes in most popular diameters.
The Michelins suggested are LT truck tires, and they're just not the kind'a tire needed on a fifth wheel trailer. You have specialized needs.
If the OP has #5200 axles, 6 lug 16" rims are available. LT tires are what is needed, if you want years of trouble free service. "ST" tires are cheaply made tires that are not fit for service.
Yes I am running 16" 5200# axles from the factory.
