Michelin tire question

I do NOT buy tires with the assumption that the manufacturer is going to have to pay damages.

dryfly wrote:

azdryheat wrote:
Michelin Defender LTX 215/75R15 is a truck tire that might work for you.

Yes, that's it. Thanks.

Looks like my best choice would be between this and the Endurance. Just sold my 5th wheel with 16" wheels which gave me several good choices.

The new trailer I'm looking at comes with 15" wheels and I'm not crazy about having to change out wheels again this time.

Report back the cost of each tire please in same load range and size. FYI Michelin will NOT pay for damages as GY will.

Several other domestic tire makers have the LT215/85-15 tire ;
Goodyear Wrangler HT
Firestone Transforce HT
Cooper Discoverer HT-3
All have been recommended for trailer application by their mfg by email or a 1-800.

laknox wrote:
Dryfly, the problem you may have, is that you need to be careful what your placard says for tire ratings. MANY shops will not put an LT tire in place of an ST, if the LT is rated lower than the ST listed on the placard. If you feel that you're OK with being right at, or maybe just over, the LT tire rating, you'd end up having to take off all the wheels and have the tires mounted without the shop knowing what they're going back on. Right PITA, but thank stupid people and lawyers for that. :B Personally, I'd run a Michelin LT right up to the ST load rating and not even think about it. That said, I'd still look at the Endurance or even the newest Carlisles, if I didn't want to swap the wheels. If the tires you currently have are in decent condition, you might be surprised what you can get for them if you sell them on Craigs List, or the like. I know more than one person who basically covered the cost of new wheels by selling the old ones, with tires.

Lyle

thanks for info. My son in law runs a tire shop and he better put on anything I want or I won't put his kids through college!!

Seriously, I understand what you are saying. And yes, I've always sold my trailer take off tires on Craig's List. Where I live they unfortunately won't bring a lot.

Dryfly, the problem you may have, is that you need to be careful what your placard says for tire ratings. MANY shops will not put an LT tire in place of an ST, if the LT is rated lower than the ST listed on the placard. If you feel that you're OK with being right at, or maybe just over, the LT tire rating, you'd end up having to take off all the wheels and have the tires mounted without the shop knowing what they're going back on. Right PITA, but thank stupid people and lawyers for that. :B Personally, I'd run a Michelin LT right up to the ST load rating and not even think about it. That said, I'd still look at the Endurance or even the newest Carlisles, if I didn't want to swap the wheels. If the tires you currently have are in decent condition, you might be surprised what you can get for them if you sell them on Craigs List, or the like. I know more than one person who basically covered the cost of new wheels by selling the old ones, with tires.

Lyle

azdryheat wrote:
Michelin Defender LTX 215/75R15 is a truck tire that might work for you.

Yes, that's it. Thanks.

Looks like my best choice would be between this and the Endurance. Just sold my 5th wheel with 16" wheels which gave me several good choices.

The new trailer I'm looking at comes with 15" wheels and I'm not crazy about having to change out wheels again this time.

Michelin Defender LTX 215/75R15 is a truck tire that might work for you.

I'm familiar with the Endurance but would still like to look into the Michelin. I know I saw a post on it, but just can't find it again.

If you are talking RV tire GoodYear are making the new ENDURANCE in 15" with an EXCELLENT track record.