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maxum1989
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Apr 04, 2014

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 turned inland a bit and went through Nevada, Utah, Idaho towards home in B.C. What I found was that the speed limit is quite a bit higher in this area than on the west coast. I would like to get some tires that can handle higher speeds on a regular basis.
So I am going to replace all four of my trailer tires and was wondering if anyone has a suggestion on what tire to get.

Here is what the tires need to be able to handle:

Fifth wheel trailer weight 9500 to 10000 pounds total
Hitch- about 1600 so 8400ish on the tires

I would like to be able to run at 75+ when possible
Current size is 225 75 r 15 if that matters

I have put around 25000 to 30000 miles on my 2006 fifth wheel with no tire issues. Started with the factory originals and changed a few years ago to Goodyear marathons. No problems other than the blowout last week. I knew I was pushing the envelope that day but we had a scheduling issue we were dealing with.

In the future I plan on using the inland route a little more which means higher speed limits so does anyone have any input on what tire would best suite my needs?
  • •Treadwear Warranty: 70,000 miles
    •Tire Type: Light Truck-
    •Sidewall: Outlined White Letters
    •Speed Rating: T
    •Load Index: 108
    •Speed Rating Translation: 118 mph
    •Load Index Translation: 2205 lbs


    Michelin LTX M/S2 Tire P235/75R15/XL 108T

    Put these on there and get it.....:B

    $143 a tire at walmart.com
  • Might want to check out Toyo's.
    Have had them on a Jeep, Mustang, and 36ft Diesel Motorhome.
    Never a problem and great handling tires.
  • Seriously? You will no doubt experience tire issues if always traveling at those speeds especially with those little donut tires. You definitely want to monitor your tire pressure more closely and more often.
  • Nobody says you have to drive the "Maximum" Speed Limit. Leave earlier and slow down.

    X2 :)
  • Nobody says you have to drive the "Maximum" Speed Limit. Leave earlier and slow down.
  • Look at the Goodyear G949RSA "G"rated tire. 235/85R16 steel, IMHO, you are going to continue to have tire problems towing at those speeds:)