Michelin XPS rib or Goodyear G614
Pulling a triple axle XLR Thunderbolt 40X12. Want to pull the Power King tires off and put either the Goodyear G614 or the Michelin XPS rib. I like the idea 14 ply of the goodyear, but have read they ...
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A 18k GVWR trailer may have 3500 lbs of hitch weight which leaves 14500 lb on the six tires. That equates to bit over 2400 lbs per tire as a minimum.
The LT E at 3042 lb times six tires as Me says gives you a whoopin' 28 percent reserve capacity. IMO using the G614 at 3750 lb capacity is overkill and not the best idea for a trailer with 6k axles.
I use LT E at 3042 lbs on a tri axle GN stock trailer with 6k axles. Ran the first set (Firestone Transforce HT) for 6 years and 48k miles with no tire issues with lots of off road use such as barn yards and pastures and gravel roads.
The LT E at 3042 lb times six tires as Me says gives you a whoopin' 28 percent reserve capacity. IMO using the G614 at 3750 lb capacity is overkill and not the best idea for a trailer with 6k axles.
I use LT E at 3042 lbs on a tri axle GN stock trailer with 6k axles. Ran the first set (Firestone Transforce HT) for 6 years and 48k miles with no tire issues with lots of off road use such as barn yards and pastures and gravel roads.
