Michelin XPS RIBS Tires
After doing a lot of research on several RV and transport company forums I found most of the folks were happy with Michelin XPS RIBS tires. I bought a set a few years ago and have been amazed at how ...
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sounds like Fasteagle tales :)
Actually Michelin still recommends them for trailer service.
What the problem is some folks ask the dealer or Michelin if they can be used as a replacement for a ST E with a 3400-3600 lb rating. Of course they can't.... as the XPS has only 3042 lb capacity. This backs the dealer/mfg into the liability corner. Michelin doesn't know if the trailer owner has the expertise to choose a tire with enough capacity for the size of the axles (axle loads).
And some tire dealers still think they can't mount a LT tire on a trailer that has a ST tire sticker....and vice versa. Or even mount a LT on a 1/2 ton truck that came OEM with P tires.
Actually Michelin still recommends them for trailer service.
What the problem is some folks ask the dealer or Michelin if they can be used as a replacement for a ST E with a 3400-3600 lb rating. Of course they can't.... as the XPS has only 3042 lb capacity. This backs the dealer/mfg into the liability corner. Michelin doesn't know if the trailer owner has the expertise to choose a tire with enough capacity for the size of the axles (axle loads).
And some tire dealers still think they can't mount a LT tire on a trailer that has a ST tire sticker....and vice versa. Or even mount a LT on a 1/2 ton truck that came OEM with P tires.
