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familyof3
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Jul 20, 2015

Has anyone used the Michelin ribed tires on a three axle

Michelin 235-85-16 Looking to put these tires on my TH and was wondering if anyone has them. It's still a 10 ply but I guess a stronger tire. Had the Goodyear Marathon but after two years they are blowing out.
I can get the Goodyear 14 ply but they are much stiffer. I believe they may ride rougher.
Thanks for your input.
  • I have the Goodyear G614 !! I would have went with the Michelin but like many people don't have the clearance between the tires . The Goodyear G614 235/85/16 end up the same size as all the junk 235/80/16 tires we all have on are trailers .
  • FWIW if you put the Michelins on you will be in violation of the tire size placard, and undersize your axle rating. Michelins will give you about 6,100 lbs. of carrying capacity on 7,000 lb. axles.

    My toyhauler's GVWR is 18,000 lbs., and 3-7,000 lb. axles. Even though I only have about 15,000 lbs. on the axles, I put the Sailun S637 G-rated tires on mine. That keeps everybody happy. What you do is up to you.
  • Been running them for years on my 3 axle toy hauler.
    Do a search on here, lots of folks run them.
    With 3 axles, you don't need the Goodyears... unless you just want them.
  • What is the weight of your toyhauler, and what are the axles rated at?