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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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.
Decided to go with the 245/75R16 Michelin XPS RIB's. Reading all the various comments about the different brand, they seem to have the best good/bad ratio. Also wasn't sure about wheel air capacity, so at $600 cheaper then Goodyears, seemed like the right choice. When I measured center-to-center, there is a 2 inch difference between Axles. Rear to Center is 34.5" and Center to Front is 32.5", ( anyone else think that is weird?) so I went with the 245/75R16. It also came from factory with 2 different brands of tires. Front and Rear Axles have Power King Tow Max tires and Center Axle had a tire brand called Hi-Run (Also kinda weird?).
Thanks for all the input and I hope everyone has a great RV'ing summer!
