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JIMNLIN
Oct 20, 2013Explorer III
I ended up ordering a set of Michelin XPS Ribs. Clearance on my trailer is minimal with the factory mounted 235/80R16's and I felt I could have trouble with the 235/85R16's so opted for the closer size matching 245/75R16's.
Excellent choice for years and 50+k miles of trouble free operation.
China Bomb's on there currently are rated at 3400#. Trailers GVWR is 10500# on 5500# axles so Ribs 3042# rating should be good to go. Rims are 6.5J (whats the J?). XPS's are approved for 6.5-8". Any issues mounting on the minimum size approved rim?
No issues on a trailer and is a very popular size for our narrow trailer wheels.
The J indicates the design of the wheels bead/flange.
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