need tire advice
Last week I had my first blowout. Nobody's fault but mine, I was going too fast for the tires (rated at 65), I was doing just shy of 75. Normally I drive up and down the West coast but this trip I...
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maxum1989 wrote:
Hi all,
I'm back. The one who unfortunately started this mess. So, just so we can move on, let's say that all st tires won't do with my original question. Trying to find a higher speed rated st tire isn't going to happen. I have now moved on and decided if I want to drive at the faster speeds in the States that allow it I will need LT tires. Does anyone have a tire suggestion for size 225 75r 15 that can support 8500ish pounds on the axles and have a speed rating north of 80 or so?
We don't have much out here in the way of 15" LT or a all position tire. Years ago when /12 ton trucks came OEM with 15" wheels and LT tires we had many 15" tire choices for our trailers.
I see the Vanco2 in a 225/70R15 65 psi rated with 2470 lbs capacity that is very popular with the RV crowd.
Another is the commercial grade Maxxis U-168 in a LT225/70R15 D load range at 2469 lbs capacity. Those folks that use them on their trailers like them however they may be hard to locate in your area.
And of course the excellent upgrade to LT tire such as the LT225/75-16 E at 2680 lb capacity. This move opens the doors for many excellent tire brands.
