Kenda Karrier 235/75/16

CYNCWBY wrote:
Ok thanks for the replys, didn't see an ST on the Kenda so those are out. This isn't are first RV but it's been a while so that's why I'm asking. This 5th wheel is a Montana Mountaineer 295RKD, the listed weight's ....for what they are worth is ...delivered weight 10,137# carrying capacity 4008# pin 2145" and the length is 34'2". It didn't say but I'll assume it has 6k axles until I find out for sure. We travel just locally to fish and camp, maybe 200 miles is the furthest ... but longer trips may be in the works. We also travel VERY light and I mean VERY light.

My truck is an '02 F-250 diesel 4x4, BD 60 hp "tow" chip", air bags w/ onboard compressor, Pacbrake, Hensley Trailer Saver TS3 hitch and I upgraded this past winter to Toyo Open Country II 285/75/18 "E" rated but has a load capacity of 4050 lbs. @ 80 psi.

So with this kind of "maybe" weight will the Michelin ribs at 3042 be the tire to get or spend the xtra and get the G rated GY tires? Thanks again for your help.......Dave

The Placard on the left front side lists GVWR and GAWR. Post that info from you next dealer visit. The numbers add up to 14245 GVWR and it will most likely have 7K axles derated to 6750 to install the cheap GY Marathon's that are rated to 3420 each. So LRE LT's are out and you are looking at GY G614's or the Sailun tires. Get this resolved by Keystone or the dealer. Do not leave the dealers lot on the cheap ST tires, as the wheels may not be rated to 110 pounds inflation and 3750 weight.

There will never be a cheaper time to resolve this than before delivery. Keystone remains one of the most tire challenged manufacturers.

I would also ask that the trailer be placarded to the upgraded tires.

You might even have to walk on this if you can not get Keystone/dealer to do it right, which would be a telling story of things to come down the road.

Chris

Ok thanks for the replys, didn't see an ST on the Kenda so those are out. This isn't are first RV but it's been a while so that's why I'm asking. This 5th wheel is a Montana Mountaineer 295RKD, the listed weight's ....for what they are worth is ...delivered weight 10,137# carrying capacity 4008# pin 2145" and the length is 34'2". It didn't say but I'll assume it has 6k axles until I find out for sure. We travel just locally to fish and camp, maybe 200 miles is the furthest ... but longer trips may be in the works. We also travel VERY light and I mean VERY light.

My truck is an '02 F-250 diesel 4x4, BD 60 hp "tow" chip", air bags w/ onboard compressor, Pacbrake, Hensley Trailer Saver TS3 hitch and I upgraded this past winter to Toyo Open Country II 285/75/18 "E" rated but has a load capacity of 4050 lbs. @ 80 psi.

So with this kind of "maybe" weight will the Michelin ribs at 3042 be the tire to get or spend the xtra and get the G rated GY tires? Thanks again for your help.......Dave

I would put LT tires on the trailer from a good firm and get rid of the "gonna pop Chinese tires". Quanity over quality is the word now. LT tires last...

Tell us more about your trailer. GAWR and GVWR. Make, model and your travel plans. Chris

The problem isn't the tire brand but the tire type (ST).

Upgrade to a LT235/85-16 E @ 3042 lbs capacity if you have 6k axles on the trailer and want 40k-50k miles of trouble free use from tires on your trailer(s).

If your trailer has 7k axle the Goodyear LT235/85-16 G614 G load range at 3750 lbs @ 110 psi.

Or the Sailun S637 commercial grade all steel ply carcass specifically designed for a trailer applications in a 235/85-16 G load range at 3750 lbs capacity at 110 psi.

Your present wheels won't carry any more weight so the capacity will work. However they will have to be able to take 110 psi if your going to take advantage of the G tires reserve capacities. You sure don't want to derate the 110 psi tire down to 80 psi and loose its advantage.

Why not install a quality LT tire and quit worrying about tire failures?

I had kenda tires on rig. They looked good and while reading about all the blow outs of that brand, made in china. I thought I was in good shap till I had blow out. Replaced with Goodyear 614. Putting the two side by side the difference between the two really shows. Please do not purchase