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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Me Again wrote:FastEagle wrote:Hunter4593 wrote:Me Again wrote:
6 XPS Ribs at 3042 each provide for 18252 lbs of capacity on the axles. What is the GAWR?
The Bridgestone Duravis R250's or M895's are cheaper and as good as the Ribs.
Do you have at least 33" center to center on the axles for LT235/85R16's, if not look at 245/75R16's. With three axles G614 might be an overkill, and they are VERY expensive.
You are wise to dump the ST's!
Chris
GVWR is 18000. Will check Center to Center measurement today. I do know that space between tires is tight so may have to look at the 245/75/16.
One of the new twists I’ve recently encountered with light truck tires is a warranty provision disallowing coverage for LT tires used in misapplications.
Here is a link to the Michelin Standard Limited Warranty.
Click here
If you call or eMail Michelin of North America and give them the tire information off your trailer’s certification label I’m sure they will not recommend the XPS Rib to replace those tires.
There are other options in 16” sizes and many more in the 17.5” sizes. Many of the 17.5” tires are medium duty truck tires designed for low profile trailer service and will have higher speed ratings than the ST tires.
FastEagle
When are you going to hang up your crusade to keep people on cheap ST tires. A lot of us see right through what you are doing! Market market market!
Does this go hand and hand with when you said a few years ago that the government was going to ban LT tires on trailers.
I just leads one to think you are a paid shill!
Chris
I just want to point this out to the readers. I did not mention ST tires in the enclosed previous post. Chris did.
Isn't the reader entitled to both sides of the story? Violating safety standards are in the hands of the vehicle owner. For instance, it's click it or ticket in this state. Take your chances. It's well published so it boils down to the users choice. So, when it comes to replacement tire selection, lets give them all the marbles to play with.
FastEagle
